AACN CCRN (Pediatric) - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway Exam CCRN-Pediatric Question # 22 Topic 3 Discussion

AACN CCRN (Pediatric) - Direct Care Eligibility Pathway Exam CCRN-Pediatric Question # 22 Topic 3 Discussion

CCRN-Pediatric Exam Topic 3 Question 22 Discussion:
Question #: 22
Topic #: 3

A 9-year-old patient with a history of tachycardia and syncope is connected to a monitor that shows a HR of 190, with regular P-P and R-R intervals. The patient is awake, crying, anxious, and has a BP of 94/60. Which of the following is the initial nursing intervention?


A.

Prepare for sedation and cardioversion


B.

Have the child pretend to play a horn while blowing through a straw


C.

Have the parent hold the child while securing IV access


D.

Instruct the parent to "put this ice bag on the child's head."


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