SECTION II: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS ( 30 MARKS)
1. Outline five (5) parameters used to assess the adequacy of circulatory status in
the pediatric client (5 Marks)
2. Describe the emergency nursing management for a child in an active febrile
convulsion ( 5 Marks)
3. State four (4) Nursing Diagnosis for a child with menengitis ( 4 Marks)
4. Outline five (5) pre-treatment nursing interventions for a pediatric client
scheduled for chemotherapy (5 Marks)
5. State Five (5) PRIORITY signs used in the triage of pediatric clients ( 5 Marks)
6. State three (3) Danger signs used in assessment of children in the Integrated
Management of Childhood Illnesses ( 3 Marks)
7. Outline any three (3) atraumatic care strategies the nurse can utilize when
providing care to acutely ill children ( 3 Marks)
SECTION III: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS( 20 MARKS)
1. Master Bc, an 11 month old infant is admitted to the pediatric unit with acute
diarrhea and severe dehydration.
a. Distinguish between Acute and chronic diarhhoea ( 1 Mark)
b. Outline any Four (4) clinical manifestations Master Bc presents with ( 4
Marks)
c. Describe the nursing care of Master Bc from admission till discharge ( 15
Mark
