The 5-year-old is being tested for enterobiasis (pinworms). To collect a specimen for assessment of pinworms, the nurse should teach the mother to: A. Examine the perianal area with a flashlight 2 or 3 hours after the child is asleep B. Scrape the skin with a piece of cardboard and bring it to… Read More »
The nurse is teaching the mother regarding treatment for enterobiasis. Which instruction should be given regarding the medication? A. Treatment is not recommended for children less than 10 years of age. B. The entire family should be treated. C. Medication therapy will continue for 1 year. D. Intravenous antibiotic therapy will… Read More »
A client has autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. To determine the client’s response to treatment, the nurse would monitor: A. Platelet count B. White blood cell count C. Potassium levels D. Partial prothrombin time (PTT) Correct Answer: A. Platelet count Clients with autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ATP) have low platelet… Read More »
The client returns to the unit from surgery with a blood pressure of 90/50, pulse 132, and respirations 30. Which action by the nurse should receive priority? A. Continuing to monitor the vital signs B. Contacting the physician C. Asking the client how he feels D. Asking the LPN to continue… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client admitted with a diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering eye drops, the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following? A. The eye should be cleansed with warm water, removing any exudate, before instilling the eyedrops. B. The child should be… Read More »
A 2-year-old toddler is admitted to the hospital. Which of the following nursing interventions would you expect? A. Ask the parent/guardian to leave the room when assessments are being performed. B. Ask the parent/guardian to take the child’s favorite blanket home because anything from the outside should not be brought into the hospital.… Read More »
The home health nurse is visiting a client with autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ATP). The client’s platelet count currently is 80, it will be most important to teach the client and family about: A. Bleeding precautions B. Prevention of falls C. Oxygen therapy D. Conservation of energy Correct Answer: A.… Read More »
A priority nursing diagnosis for a child being admitted from surgery following a tonsillectomy is: A. Body image disturbance B. Impaired verbal communication C. Risk for aspiration D. Pain Correct Answer: C. Risk for aspiration Always remember your ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) when selecting an answer. Place… Read More »
A client with bacterial pneumonia is admitted to the pediatric unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal? A. High fever B. Nonproductive cough C. Rhinitis D. Vomiting and diarrhea Correct Answer: A. High fever If the child has bacterial pneumonia, a high fever… Read More »
A 25-year-old client with Grave’s disease is admitted to the unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal? A. Bradycardia B. Decreased appetite C. Exophthalmos D. Weight gain Correct Answer: C. Exophthalmos Exophthalmos (protrusion of eyeballs) often occurs with hyperthyroidism. Graves’ orbitopathy (ophthalmopathy) is… Read More »