NSG Professional Nurse (PN) 223 OB & PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAMS 1. A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor vehicle crash and is placed in skin t raction temporarily until surgery can be perfo... rmed. During assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedis pulse is absent on the right foot. Which action should the nurse take? 1. administer an analgesic 2. release the skin traction 3. apply ice to the extremity 4. notify the HCP 2. A child is placed in skeletal traction for treatment of a fractured femur. The nurse creates a plan of care and should include which intervention? 1. ensure that all ropes are outside the pulleys 2. ensure that the weights are resting lightly on the floor 3. restrict diversional and play activities until the child is out of traction 4. check the HCP's prescriptions for the amount of weight to be applied 3. The nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a child with scoliosis regarding the use of a brace. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further instruction? 1. "I will encourage my child to perform prescribed exercises." 2. "I will have my child wearsoft fabric clothing under the brace." 3. "I should apply lotion under the brace to preventskin breakdown." 4. "I should avoid the use of powder because it will cake under the brace." 3. "I should apply lotion under the brace to preventskin breakdown." 4. Parents bring their 2-week-old infant to a clinic for treatment after a diagnosis of clubfoot made at birth. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching regarding this disorder? 1. "Treatment needs to be started as soon as possible." 2. "I realize my infant will require follow-up care until fully grown." 3. "I need to bring my infant back to the clinic in 1 month for a new cast." 4. "I need to come to the clinic every week with my infant for the casting." [Show More]
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