Сестринское дело в педиатрии: лист заданий с ответами

Which five signs make up the Apgar score?

1. AOxygen saturation, temperature, reflexes, weight and feeding
2. BHeart rate, blood pressure, temperature, weight and colour
3. CBreathing rate, blood glucose, length, muscle tone and cry
4. DHeart rate, breathing effort, muscle tone, reflex response and colour

Where should a healthcare provider check for a pulse in an unresponsive infant?

1. AThe radial artery
2. BThe carotid artery
3. CThe temporal artery
4. DThe brachial artery

What is the most serious complication of Kawasaki disease?

1. ACoronary artery aneurysms
2. BDiabetes mellitus
3. CKidney failure needing dialysis
4. DPermanent hearing loss

How is urine output measured in an infant wearing nappies?

1. AWeigh the wet nappy and subtract the dry weight; 1 g is about 1 mL
2. BEstimate it from how heavy the nappy feels in the hand
3. CSqueeze the nappy out into a measuring jug and read the volume
4. DCount only the number of nappy changes in each shift

After a cardiac catheterisation through the femoral artery, which assessment is essential?

1. APupil size and reaction every 15 minutes
2. BBowel sounds, abdominal girth and stool colour every 15 minutes for the first hours
3. CUrine specific gravity at every void
4. DPulse, colour, warmth and sensation of the leg below the puncture site

Which finding is expected in a healthy 4-month-old?

1. ASays two or three clear words with meaning
2. BPulls to stand while holding on to furniture
3. CHolds the head steady when held upright, with little or no head lag
4. DSits steadily without support for several minutes while playing with toys

A 6-week-old is admitted with suspected pertussis. What is the main nursing concern?

1. AHigh blood pressure from the coughing
2. BA rash spreading from the face to the trunk
3. CApnoea and cyanosis during or after coughing spells
4. DConstipation from reduced feeding

The mother of a 5-day-old breastfed baby asks how she can tell her baby is getting enough milk. Which answer is best?

1. AThe baby should sleep through the night without waking for feeds
2. BAbout 6 or more wet nappies a day, regular yellow stools and steady weight gain
3. CHer breasts should always feel full and hard between feeds
4. DThe baby should feed for exactly 10 minutes on each side at every feed, day and night