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What is the age range for the toddler period that Nurse Ester should remember?
What is the age range for the toddler period that Nurse Ester should remember?
In terms of tongue size, how does an infant's tongue compare to an adult's, based on the information given?
In terms of tongue size, how does an infant's tongue compare to an adult's, based on the information given?
At which month of life does growth and development become more rapid according to Nurse Ester's response?
At which month of life does growth and development become more rapid according to Nurse Ester's response?
Which activities should Nurse Ester recommend to stimulate gross and fine motor development?
Which activities should Nurse Ester recommend to stimulate gross and fine motor development?
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What is NOT a warning sign that Nurse Ester should be alerted about in emotionally disturbed adolescent patients before a suicide attempt?
What is NOT a warning sign that Nurse Ester should be alerted about in emotionally disturbed adolescent patients before a suicide attempt?
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What are the inclusive ages considered as the transition from childhood to adulthood according to the Pediatric Ward Headnurse's question?
What are the inclusive ages considered as the transition from childhood to adulthood according to the Pediatric Ward Headnurse's question?
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Study Notes
Nursing Practice Situational Questions
- Nephrosis care involves fidelity, highlighting the nurse's commitment to duty.
- Key government players in universal health law: DOH, LGU, and PhilHealth.
- CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination anytime during pregnancy.
- In vasectomy, the vas deferens is tied and cut to achieve male sterilization.
- Sperm maturation and storage occur in the epididymis.
Oxygen Therapy and Administration
- Initial step in oxygen therapy: check chart for ordered flow rate and method before preparing the patient.
- Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is used for newborn eye prophylaxis.
- Administer ophthalmic ointment within 15 minutes of birth and cleanse eyes from inner to outer canthus.
Newborn Assessment
- Apgar score of 9 classified based on heart rate, activity, and skin color observed after one minute following birth.
- Expected milestones for a 1-year-old include walking alone and drinking from a cup with minimal spilling.
IV Administration and Dosage Calculations
- Calculate drip rate; for 1 liter of 5% fluid over 6 hours with a set emitting 20 drops/mL, determine drops/min.
- Folic acid deficiency can lead to neural tube defects in the fetus or neonate.
Discharge Instructions and Communication
- When discharging a patient, emphasize the importance of clarifying doubts and allow interruptions for questions.
- Discharge instructions should cover medications, follow-up dates, activity, and dietary guidelines.
Pediatric Medication and Oxygen Administration
- Handle a child's refusal to take oral medications by involving the mother or seeking solutions rather than punitive measures.
- A one-year-old's refusal to take medication is often due to negativism, a common behavior at this age.
- For oxygen administration, a hood or nasal catheter may be most appropriate depending on the situation.
IV Therapy and Monitoring
- The most common IV cannula gauge used is 22.
- Important evaluation parameters for improvement in conditions, like absence of fever and chest indrawing, should be monitored.
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Test your knowledge on caring for a healthy mother child in Nursing Practice II with this quiz. Select the correct answer for each question and mark only one answer by shading the corresponding box on the answer sheet provided.
