Basic pediatric care and observation skills within LPN/LVN scope of practice tested on NCLEX-PN.
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- What is the normal heart rate range for a newborn (birth to 1 month)?
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100 to 160 beats per minute- What is the normal respiratory rate range for an infant (0 to 12 months)?
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30 to 60 breaths per minute- What is the normal respiratory rate range for a toddler (1 to 3 years)?
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24 to 40 breaths per minute- What is the normal heart rate range for a toddler (1 to 3 years)?
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90 to 150 beats per minute- At about what age does the posterior fontanelle typically close?
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By about 2 months of age- At about what age does the anterior fontanelle typically close?
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Between 12 and 18 months of age- What is an early physical sign of dehydration in an infant?
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Decreased urine output (fewer wet diapers)- What is the FLACC scale used to assess?
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Pain in infants and nonverbal young children- What is the Wong-Baker FACES scale used to assess?
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Self-reported pain in children as young as 3 years old- Aspirin should be avoided in children with viral illnesses because it raises the risk of ____.
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Reye syndrome- What two clinical signs characterize croup?
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A barking cough and inspiratory stridor- What body position do children with epiglottitis often assume?
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The tripod position, leaning forward on outstretched arms- Why should a nurse avoid examining the throat of a child with suspected epiglottitis?
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It can trigger complete airway obstruction- Which age group is most commonly affected by RSV bronchiolitis?
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Infants under 2 years old- Why are infants more prone to otitis media than older children?
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Their eustachian tubes are shorter and more horizontal
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