A Five-Year-Old Is Hospitalized with a Fractured Femur

question 10

Multiple Choice

A five-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which assessment tool is appropriate for this child?

• A)CRIES Scale
• B)Faces Pain Rating Scale
• C)SUN Scale
• D)PIPP Scale

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Definitions:

Plasma

Fluid portion of blood.

Protein

Macromolecule consisting of long sequences of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

Fluid Compartments

Divisions within the body where bodily fluids are contained, including intracellular, extracellular, and plasma fluids.

Cytoplasm

Protoplasm of the cell surrounding the nucleus.