In order to prepare a child for a lumbar puncture, the nurse ...

[rlane42]

In order to prepare a child for a lumbar puncture, the nurse would place the child in which position?
 
  a. Supine
  b. Side-lying in the center of the table with knees flexed
  c. Seated with legs dangling and neck flexed
  d. Side-lying with neck and knees held in flexed position

Question 2

Which of the following actions on the part of the nurse would best facilitate positive responses then talking with a hospitalized child?
 
  a. using terms of endearment such as honey or sugar
  b. promising a special treat such as ice cream or a ride in the wheelchair
  c. getting positioned at eye level and having eye contact with the child
  d. having the child hold some piece of hospital or personal equipment

[nekcihc358]

Answer to Question 1

D
The nurse can place the child in either a side-lying position with knees flexed, or a seated position with the back curved on the edge of the examination table.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Incorrect. Using terms of endearment such as honey or sugar will not best facilitate positive responses then talking with a hospitalized child.
B Incorrect. Promising a special treat such as ice cream or a ride in the wheelchair will not best facilitate positive responses then talking with a hospitalized child.
C Correct. Being at eye level and having eye contact while talking to children facilitates positive responses.
D Incorrect. Having the child hold some piece of hospital or personal equipment will not best facilitate positive responses then talking with a hospitalized child.