Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

Which sign may be the first clue to retinoblastoma in a young child?

1. AA droopy upper eyelid that appears after a cold
2. BA white pupil in photos instead of the usual red reflex
3. CRed, itchy eyes with a sticky yellow discharge
4. DTears running down the cheek on one side

In quale stadio di Piaget si sviluppa la permanenza dell'oggetto?

1. AStadio delle operazioni concrete
2. BStadio preoperatorio
3. CStadio sensomotorio
4. DStadio delle operazioni formali

Which transmission-based precautions are used for a hospitalised child with chickenpox?

1. AStandard precautions only
2. BContact precautions only
3. CAirborne and contact precautions
4. DDroplet precautions only, in a shared bay

A newborn is still wet a few minutes after birth. Which heat-loss mechanism is the main concern, and how is it prevented?

1. ARadiation; move the cot close to an outside window
2. BEvaporation; dry the baby straight away, including the head
3. CConduction; place the baby on a cold firm surface
4. DConvection; leave the baby uncovered in a draught

Which signs suggest meningitis in a young infant?

1. AA bulging fontanelle, a high-pitched cry, poor feeding and irritability
2. BA clear runny nose, a mild cough and normal feeding
3. CNeck stiffness and a positive Kernig's sign, as in older children and adults
4. DA sunken fontanelle with heavy wet nappies

A child weighs 20 kg. Which minimum urine output suggests adequate kidney perfusion?

1. AAbout 5 mL per hour
2. BAny amount, as long as the child is drinking
3. CAbout 2 mL per hour
4. DAbout 20 mL per hour

Un bambino riceve cloruro di potassio per via endovenosa. L'infermiere trova il sito della cannula gonfio e pallido e il bambino che piange. Che cosa deve fare per prima l'infermiere?

1. AAumentare la velocità di infusione per finire prima
2. BRassicurare il bambino e continuare l'infusione
3. CSospendere l'infusione e valutare il sito
4. DApplicare una benda stretta sul sito

A child on chemotherapy for leukaemia was in close contact with a classmate who has chickenpox. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive the live varicella vaccine to the child that same day to boost immunity
2. BReassure the family, as chickenpox is mild in all children
3. CTell the oncology team at once, as preventive treatment may be needed
4. DWait to see whether a rash develops before acting