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9 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is defined as the forces that favor filtration from the capillary?
a) Diffusion and osmosis b) Active transport c) Capillary hydrostatic pressure and interstitial oncotic pressure d) Hydrostatic pressure |
Capillary hydrostatic pressure and interstitial oncotic pressure
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In which of the following conditions is the fluid requirement for children decreased?
a) Burns b) Fever c) Vomiting d) Increased intracranial pressure |
Increased intracranial pressure
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What type of dehydration is defined as "dehydration that occurs in conditions in which electrolyte and water deficits are present in approximately balanced proportion"?
a) Isotonic dehydration b) Hypotonic dehydration c) Hypertonic dehydration d) All types of dehydration in infants and small children |
Isotonic dehydration
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Rapid replacement of fluid is essential in the treatment of which of the following types of dehydration?
a) Isotonic, osmotic b) Hypotonic, isotonic c) Osmotic, hypertonic d) Hypertonic, hypotonic |
Hypotonic, isotonic
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Depression of the central nervous sustem, manifested by lethargy, delirium, stupor, and coma, is observed in which of the following?
a) Metabolic acidosis b) Respiratory alkalosis c) Metabolic and respiratory acidosis d) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis |
Metabolic and respiratory acidosis
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The nurse is assessing an infant brought to the clinic with diarrhea. He is lethargic and has dry mucous membranes. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an early sign of dehydration?
a) Tachycardia b) Bulging, tense fontanel c) Decreased blood pressure d) Capillary refill of less than 3 seconds |
Tachycardia
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When caring for a child with an intravenous infusion, the nurse should do which of the following?
a) Change the insertion site every 24 hours b) Use a macrodopper to facilitate the prescribed flow rate c) Observe the insertion site frequently for signs of infiltration d) Avoid restraining the child to prevent undue emotional stress |
Observe the insertion site frequently for signs of infiltration
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Several types of long-term central venous access devices are used. Which of the following is a benefit of using implanted port (e.g., Port-a-Cath)?
a) Accessed without piercing skin b) Easy to use for self-administered infusions c) Easy access for blood work d) Catheter unable to dislodge from port, even if child "plays" with port site |
Easy access for blood work
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Which of the following is a major complication of total parenteral nutrition in children?
a) Anemia b) Asthma c) Liver disease d) Renal impairment |
Liver disease
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