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Pediatricss Capstone, Cheat Sheet of Capstone Design

Boston College (BC)Capstone Design

Pediatrics Capstone Cheat Sheat

Typology: Cheat Sheet

2025/2026

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Peds;
a home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure management
to the parents of a school age child who has epilepsy, what should be
included?
- record the length and character of the child's postictal period following
a seizure
- call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's pupils are
unequal after the seizure
a nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit, what
developmental tasks should be expected uses
- primarily two-word phrases
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to manage
temper tantrums, what instructions should the nurse include in the teaching
to establish
- a structured daily routine for the child
a nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing the physiology of Reye syndrome
with a newly licensed nurse, what statements by the newly licensed nurse
indicate an understanding of the disorder
- Reye's syndrome causes fatty changes in the liver
a nurse is assessing a child who has received the first 50 mL of a blood
transfusion, what findings indicate the child may be experiencing an air
embolism
- sharp pain in the middle of the chest
a school nurse is assessing the visual acuity of a school-age child, what
finding indicates that the child should be evaluated for strabismus
- movement of the uncovered eye during a cover test
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Peds; a home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure management to the parents of a school age child who has epilepsy, what should be included?

  • record the length and character of the child's postictal period following a seizure
  • call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's pupils are unequal after the seizure a nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit, what developmental tasks should be expected uses
  • primarily two-word phrases a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to manage temper tantrums, what instructions should the nurse include in the teaching to establish
  • a structured daily routine for the child a nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing the physiology of Reye syndrome with a newly licensed nurse, what statements by the newly licensed nurse indicate an understanding of the disorder
  • Reye's syndrome causes fatty changes in the liver a nurse is assessing a child who has received the first 50 mL of a blood transfusion, what findings indicate the child may be experiencing an air embolism
  • sharp pain in the middle of the chest a school nurse is assessing the visual acuity of a school-age child, what finding indicates that the child should be evaluated for strabismus
  • movement of the uncovered eye during a cover test

a nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit, what findings should the nurse report to the provider

  • the infant does not roll over from his abdomen to his back a nurse is instilling otic drops into a toddler’s ears, what method is used
  • pull the pinna down and back a nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant about care seat safety, what statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching
  • I should place the car seat rear facing until my child is 2 a nurse is providing teaching to parents of a school-age child who has ADHD and a new prescription for methylphenidate ER capsules, what responses by the parent indicate an understanding of the nurse's instruction
  • I will inform my child's teacher that he is taking this medication a nurse in a pediatric clinic is performing a history and physical for a toddler who is going to receive an MMR immunization, which indicates that it should be withheld
  • receiving prednisone for nephrotic syndrome a nurse is providing teaching to a mother who plans to breastfeed her 3-day- old infant, what info should the nurse include in the teaching
  • your baby will need a follow-up evaluation by her provider within the next 3 days a nurse is assessing a toddler who is toilet-trained and has a temperature of 38.5/101.3, what findings should the nurse suspect
  • a UTI incontinence

a nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has a new prescription for cefazolin, what adverse effect should the nurse monitor for and report to the physician

  • urticaria a nurse is caring for a child who has cancer and is receiving chemo, the parent tells the nurse that she wants to d/c treatment and take the child home, what responses should the nurse make
  • tell me more about your reasons for making this decision today a charge nurse is assisting a newly licensed nurse with the preoperative assessment of a 2-year-old child who has a Wilm's tumor, what actions by the newly licensed nurse require intervention from the charge nurse
  • palpating the child's abdomen a nurse is assessing a child who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a Vaso occlusive crisis, what manifestations should the nurse expect
  • pain a nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child who has pediculosis capitis, what instruction should be included
  • soak her brushes in boiling water for 10min a nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis without edema, what action should the nurse take to obtain
  • a daily weight a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 16 yr old brought in by his parents to receive a physical, the record indicates he received his last immunization 10 years ago, what immunizations should the nurse expect to administer to the adolescent
  • Tdap a nurse is caring for a child who has a congenital heart defect, the nurse should recognize that which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow
  • PDA a nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a preschooler about health promotion, what response by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching I should encourage my child to have
  • 1 hour of physical activity each day a nurse is admitting a child who has bacterial meningitis, what actions should the nurse take first
  • initiate antibiotic therapy for the child a nurse is assessing a toddler who has infective endocarditis, what findings should the nurse expect new
  • heart murmur a nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy of a child, what assessment findings indicate the effectiveness of the procedure
  • clear breath sounds a nurse is assessing a child who has acute renal failure, what clinical manifestations are expected
  • edema a nurse is developing a plan of care for a 4yr old who has hemophilia and is experiencing acute hemarthrosis, what interventions should the nurse include in the plan
  • place ice packs on the affected joints

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a nurse is teaching a school-age child and her parents about managing diabetes mellitus during illness, the nurse determines teaching has been effective when they indicate they will provide which of the following when the child is ill

  • increased fluids a nurse is caring for a toddler who drinks 950mL (32oz) of milk per day and has a poor appetite, the nurse should identify that the toddler is at risk for
  • iron deficiency anemia a nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for metformin, what instruction should the nurse include
  • take the medication at the same time each day a school nurse is assessing a child who fell from playground equipment and landed headfirst, what clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as indicating increased intracranial pressure
  • report of diplopia a nurse is assessing an infant who has hydrocephalus, what clinical manifestations should the nurse expect
  • separated cranial sutures a nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about preventing SIDS, what following statement should the nurse make
  • you should put your infant in bed with a pacifier a nurse in the ED is creating a plan of care for a child who has an acute head injury following a fall from playground equipment, what interventions should the nurse include initiate
  • seizure precautions for the child a nurse is caring for a 4m old infant who is immediately postop following cleft palate repair, what intervention should the nurse take
  • apply elbow restraints to the infant a nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant during a well-child visit, what finding should the nurse report to the provider
  • the infant does not make consonant sounds A nurse is educating new parents about risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS). Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse the need for additional teaching?
  • "Our baby will sleep in our bed because I am breastfeeding."; Allowing an infant to sleep in the same bed as an adult can lead to suffocation and falls. The parent should place the infant back in her crib or bassinet after breastfeeding. A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to an adolescent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
  • "Your need for sleep will increase during periods of growth."; The nurse should inform the adolescent that sleep needs increase during growth spurts. Adequate sleep and rest during the adolescent period is important for optimal health. A nurse is teaching new parents the proper way to use an infant safety seat. Which of the following should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
  • "My baby will be able to watch me drive while sitting in the back seat."; The safest area for a car seat is in the back seat. Infants should travel in a rear- facing position for the best protection from airbags and neck and head injury. While in a rear-facing position, the back of the car seat supports the infant's weak

A nurse is caring for a toddler who is 24hr post-op cleft palate repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

  • Apply and release elbow restraints every hour; A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
  • Initiate the use of a PCA pump for pain control; A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute laryngotracheobronchitis and has been placed in a cool mist tent. Which of the following indicates treatment is effective?
  • Decreased stridor; A nurse receives a call from a parent of a child who has Von Willebrand disease and is having a nosebleed. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the parents?
  • "Have your child sit with her head tilted forward and hold pressure on her nose for 10 minutes."; A nurse is providing teaching about self-administration of insulin to the parent of a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
  • "I will be sure my child aspirates before injecting the insulin."; A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
  • Inspection Auscultation Superficial palpitation Deep palpitation

A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has streptococcal pharyngitis about ways to prevent disease transmission. Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

  • "We'll discard his toothbrush and buy another."; A nurse is preparing to provide discharge teaching. A school age child was admitted to the pediatric unit 3 days ago with a runny nose, fever, and vomiting. Viral respiratory infection was suspected. The child has a history of sickle cell disease. Click to specify if the discharge teaching is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
  • Anticipated:
  • Schedule administration of 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine series
  • Continue penicillin V potassium prophylaxis Contraindicated:
  • Encourage at least 64 oz of fluid daily.
  • Reinforce how to measure ibuprofen with a teaspoon
  • Keep home environment <68 °F A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves’ disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
  • Heat intolerance; A home health nurse is teaching a child's parents about endotracheal suctioning. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
  • Apply suction for less than 10 seconds; A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has spina bifida and is paralyzed from the waist down. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
  • "I only need to catheterize myself twice every day."; A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a child that has red marks across his cheeks. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

  • Assess the rest of the child's body for a rash; A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has and increased risk for Reye syndrome?
  • "I give my child aspirin to reduce his fever."; The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child at a routine wellness checkup. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
  • Stands on one foot for a few seconds; A nurse is assessing a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
  • Inability to raise head when in prone position; A nurse is caring for a 12-month-old toddler who is hospitalized and confined to a room with contact precautions in place. Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend in order to meet the developmental needs of the client?
  • Large building blocks; A nurse is planning care for an infant who has spina bifida and is to undergo surgical closure of the myelomeningocele sac? Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
  • Provide a latex-free environment; A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso occlusive crisis (VOC). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
  • Encourage bed rest;

A nurse is caring for an infant who has intussusception. After the infant's parents discuss treatment options with the provider. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to discuss with the parents?

  • Postprocedural care following a pneumoenema administration A nurse is teaching home management to the parents of a preschooler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
  • Allow the child to participate in physical activities with peers A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parents of an infant who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
  • Apply a zinc oxide ointment to the infant's skin with each diaper change; A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who has rotavirus. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
  • "Your baby will experience diarrhea for up to 7 days."; A nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
  • Allow 60 seconds for ventilation between each pass of the catheter; A nurse is teaching a group of guardians about fire safety in the home. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the guardians to take first if a child's clothing catches fire and the child is burned?
  • Roll the child in a blanket; A nurse is teaching about car seat safety to the guardians of a preschooler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
  • "Use a car seat until your child is a minimum of 145 cm (57 in) tall.";

A nurse is assessing a 12 month old during a well child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

  • Weight is double the birth weight; A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child at a well-child visit. Which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse expect to observe?
  • Child can build a tower using 10 cubes; The nurse should include the following interventions in the plan of care for an adolescent who has scoliosis and is postoperative following a spinal fusion. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
  • Use a log-rolling technique to reposition the adolescent;