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level: Basic Pediatric Nursing Care, continued

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level questions: Basic Pediatric Nursing Care, continued

Question	Answer
What is the recommended pressure for airway suctioning in a child?	95 to 110 mm HG
Allow __ seconds between suctioning attempts of the airway	30 seconds
Limit suctioning of the airway to not more than __ seconds	5 seconds
Milk is not a clear liquid because it _______ when it comes in contact with the stomach lining.	Curds
1 g equals __ mL of urine.	1 mL
Suprapubic bladder aspiration is best done when?	30 to 60 minutes after voiding
What gauge needle is inserted into the bladder during suprapubic bladder aspiration?	20-21 gauge
The head should be turned to what angle for jugular venipuncture?	45 degrees
When should the EMLA cream be applied before lumbar puncture?	1 hour before the procedure
What are the normal spinal fluid pressure ranges?	60 to 180 mm Hg
How should adolescents be positioned after lumbar puncture to avoid headaches?	Lie flat for several hours
CC is the same as ___	mL
What are the primary sites for IM injections?	Vastus lateralis Ventrogluteal muscle
The deltoid muscle may be used for infants receiving which vaccine?	Hepatitis B
The deltoid muscle can be used for IM injections in children who are _____ and older	18 months
A superficial scalp vein is commonly used as an IV site in infants younger than _____	9 months
How should the ear be positioned when administering eardrops in a child 3 years and younger?	Pull pinna downward and back
When administering eardrops to a child older than 3, pull the pinna ______ and ______	Upward and back
Why should plain water not be used when administering an enema to a child?	Hypertonic; may cause rapid fluid shift and overload
What kind of solution is used when administering an enema to a child?	Isotonic solution
_______ cause more deaths in children than all diseases combined	Injuries
Which muscle is not used for IM injection in infants or children of any age?	Dorsogluteal