Following the death of an infant from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which response by a nurse to the grieving parents is most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a child recently brought to the emergency department. Which observations would cause the nurse to suspect epiglottitis?

During the recovery stages of croup, a nurse should explain which intervention to parents?

The nurse is reviewing orders for the assigned clients. A nebulizer treatment has been ordered for a child with croup. What is the best time for the nurse to administer the treatment?

The student nurse asks if any precaution is necessary when caring for children with respiratory infections such as croup. What is the best information for the nurse to provide?

Which sign is most characteristic of a child with croup?

The parents of a child ask the nurse what the best intervention is if their child is experiencing an episode of “midnight croup,” or acute spasmodic laryngitis. What is the best response by the nurse?

What is the most important goal for a child with ineffective airway clearance?

Which activity should the nurse recommend for long-term support of parents with an infant who has died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

An infant is brought to the emergency department (ED) and pronounced dead with the preliminary finding of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which question to the parents is appropriate?

The parents of an infant who just died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are angry at God and refuse to see any member of the clergy. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

The nurse is aware that which reaction is usually exhibited by the family of an infant who has died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

When giving rescue breathing to an infant under age 1 year, what is the ratio of breaths per second?

Which diagnostic test should be included in the care plan for children with an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

When performing chest compressions on a 2-year-old child, which depth is correct?

A 2-year-old child is found on the floor next to his toy chest. After first determining unresponsiveness and calling for help, which step should be taken next?

Which nursing intervention is best to help a 2-year-old child adapt to hospitalization?

A 2-year-old child comes to the emergency department with inspiratory stridor and a barking cough. A preliminary diagnosis of croup has been made. What is the most important intervention for the nurse to provide?

Which plan is most appropriate for a nurse scheduling a home visit to parents who lost an infant to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Which instruction should a nurse give the parents of a 2-year-old child who wakes in the night with a barking cough?

A single nurse rescuer knows that chest compressions must be coordinated with ventilations. Which ratio should the nurse rescuer use for a 3-year-old child?

A 6-week-old infant is brought to the emergency department not breathing; a preliminary finding of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is made to the parents. Which intervention should the nurse take initially?

An infant is brought into the emergency room after an apneic episode. It is later determined to be an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE). What statement is incorrect regarding ALTE?

A 10-month-old infant is found in respiratory arrest, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is started. Which site is best to check for a pulse?

Which sign should alert a nurse that an 18-month-old child with croup is experiencing increased respiratory distress?

A 19-month-old child with croup is crying as a nurse tries to auscultate breath sounds. Which intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate?

The nurse is aware that which position is recommended for placing an infant to sleep?

Which child has an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

The family of an infant that died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) asks the nurse what risk factors could have predisposed their child to SIDS. Which response would be the most accurate?

Which strategy is the best plan of care for a child with acute epiglottitis?