10 Questions
What is the principal reason for treating fever in children?
To relieve discomfort
Which strategy encourages families to follow the prescribed treatment regimen?
Educational interventions
What is one of the potential contributors to skin injury mentioned in the text?
Maintaining an intravenous line
When are traditional cooling measures most effective when a child has a fever?
1 hour after administering an antipyretic
What is the purpose of Cooling procedures such as sponging or tepid baths?
To relieve discomfort in febrile children
What are the two systems that infection control is based on?
Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions
When is restraint use allowed according to the Joint Commission's definition?
With a medical order and used cautiously
What is the purpose of Therapeutic hugging and holding in pediatric care?
To provide close physical contact without using restraints
How can nosocomial infections be prevented according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
By practicing meticulous cleaning and disposal techniques
What are some risk factors for falls in hospitalized children as mentioned in the text?
History of falls and excessive medication effects
Test your knowledge on pediatric nursing interventions and skills from Chapter 22 of Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition, covering topics like informed consent, compliance strategies, skin care, and more.
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