Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

What is Gowers' sign?

1. AA sudden startle with the arms flung outwards
2. BUsing the hands to "walk up" the legs to stand up from the floor
3. CFanning of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked
4. DFlexing the hips and knees when the neck is bent forward by the examiner

What is the main cause of type 1 diabetes in children?

1. AAutoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells
2. BA lack of glucagon from the alpha cells of the pancreas
3. CInsulin resistance caused mainly by obesity and inactivity
4. DToo much insulin being produced by an overactive pancreas

What is kangaroo care?

1. ASkin-to-skin contact between a parent and a baby, often a preterm baby
2. BWrapping the baby tightly in a blanket for sleep
3. CA special incubator that copies the mother's heartbeat
4. DCarrying the baby in a front sling or carrier while doing the housework each day

A child is sent home after a minor head injury. Which sign should parents report straight away?

1. ARepeated vomiting
2. BMild soreness at the site
3. CA small bump on the forehead
4. DWanting a nap at the usual time

Quale bambino in genere non deve ricevere un vaccino vivo come l'MPR?

1. AUn bambino con un lieve raffreddore
2. BUn bambino che sta assumendo antibiotici orali per un'otite non complicata
3. CUn bambino il cui fratello ha un raffreddore
4. DUn bambino con grave immunosoppressione, per esempio durante la chemioterapia

How are feeds usually restarted after a pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis?

1. AOnly by nasogastric tube for the first month at home
2. BWithin hours, increasing gradually as per protocol; some vomiting can be expected
3. CWith large, full-volume feeds straight away to make up for the weight lost
4. DNot until 10 days after surgery, when the wound has healed

A child with extensive burns is receiving IV fluid resuscitation. Which finding best shows that fluid replacement is adequate?

1. AThe child is asking for a drink
2. BA urine output of about 1 mL/kg per hour
3. CThe burned skin looks less red and the blisters are smaller
4. DThe blood pressure is in the high range

A few weeks after diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, a child's insulin needs fall a lot. The parents think the diabetes is cured. What should the nurse explain?

1. AThis is the temporary "honeymoon" phase; insulin is still needed
2. BThe diagnosis was probably wrong, and insulin can be stopped
3. CThe diabetes has turned into type 2 diabetes
4. DThe child has become insulin resistant and now needs tablets instead of injections