Exam 2: NR328 / NR 328 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Pediatric Nursing | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Chamberlain
Question:
The nurse is caring for a child who will be in traction for a leg fracture for a month. Which complications is the client at risk for developing?
Answer:
Skin breakdown Pneumonia Constipation Urinary tract infection
Question:
Ortalani sign
Answer:
assessing if the femoral head slips when pressure is applied 1 / 4
Question:
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client on an acute pediatric unit. Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?
Answer:
Seizure activity
Question:
Complications of a fracture
Answer:
Physeal damage
Compartment syndrome
Nerve compression
Circulatory impairment
Osteomyelitis
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Question:
How to promote comfort in a patient with a cast
Answer:
Administer analgesics as needed.
Elevate the extremity above the heart for the first 24 to 48 hours to aid in circulation.
Apply ice for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling and edema.
Turn client every 2 hours supporting all extremities and joints.
Smooth or pad sharp cast edges with gauze or adhesive tape.
Question:
Barlow maneuver
Answer:
assessing if the hip can be dislocated
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Question:
CM of developmental dysplasia of the hip
Answer:
asymmetric thigh and gluteal folds positive Ortolani and Barlow tests
Question:
management of developmental dysplasia of the hip
Answer:
infants under 6 months: Pavlik harness is used for 6 to 12 weeks if harness is
unsuccessful, surgical closed reduction and spica cast may be needed
infants and children older than 6 months: surgical repair and a spica cast
Question:
CM of scoliosis
Answer:
asymmetrical shoulder height, scapular or flank shape, or hip height
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