The adolescent patient has symptoms of meningitis: nuchal rigidity, fever, vomiting, and lethargy. The nurse knows to prepare for the following test: A. blood culture. B. throat and ear culture. C. CAT scan. D. lumbar puncture. Correct Answer: D. Lumbar puncture. Meningitis is an infection of the… Read More »
Nurse Elena is handling a 7-year-old child who has cystitis. Which of the following would Nurse Elena expect when assessing the child? A. Dysuria B. Costovertebral tenderness C. Flank pain D. High fever Correct Answer: A. Dysuria Dysuria is a symptom of a lower urinary tract infection… Read More »
Nurse Nancy is teaching Mr. and Mrs. Diaz about the early signs and symptoms of lead poisoning. Which of the following if stated by the couple would indicate the need for further understanding of the case? A. Anemia B. Seizures C. Irritability D. Anorexia Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
An 11-year-old girl with celiac disease was discharged from the hospital. An appropriate teaching was carried out by the nurse if the parents are aware of avoiding which of the following? A. Chicken B. Wheat C. Milk D. Rice Correct Answer: B. Wheat Children with celiac disease… Read More »
The nurse is assessing a newborn who had undergone vaginal delivery. Which of the following findings is least likely to be observed in a normal newborn? A. uneven head shape B. respirations are irregular, abdominal, 30-60 bpm C. (+) Moro reflex D. heart rate is 80 bpm Correct Answer… Read More »
When educating parents regarding known antecedent infections in acute glomerulonephritis, which of the following should the nurse cover? A. Scabies B. Impetigo C. Herpes simplex D. Varicella Correct Answer: B. Impetigo Impetigo, a bacterial infection of the skin, may be caused by streptococci and may precede acute… Read More »
Reye’s syndrome is a rare and severe illness affecting children and teenagers. Its development has been linked with the use of aspirin and which of the following? A. Meningitis B. Encephalitis C. Strep throat D. Varicella Correct Answer: D. Varicella Reye’s syndrome has been linked with the… Read More »
Will is being assessed by Nurse Lucas for possible intussusception. Which of the following would be least likely to provide valuable information? A. Abdominal palpation B. Family history C. Pain pattern D. Stool inspection Correct Answer: B. Family history Because intussusception is not believed to have familial tendencies, obtaining… Read More »
Which of the following blood study results would the nurse expect as most likely when caring for the child with iron deficiency anemia? A. Increased hemoglobin B. Normal hematocrit C. Decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) D. Normal total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) Correct Answer: C. Decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV)… Read More »
Nurse Dorothy is caring for a child with Category A Near Drowning; she should do which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Give furosemide as ordered. B. Check for increased intracranial pressure C. Plan for discharge in 12 to 24 hours. D. Check for electrolyte imbalances. E. Keep mechanical… Read More »