Saunders 4-2-2017
A mother of a 3-year-old child tells the nurse that the child has been continuously scratching the skin and has developed a rash. On data collection, which finding indicates that the child may have scabies?
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A mother brings her 4-month-old infant to the well-baby clinic for immunizations. Which immunizations should be administered to this infant?
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A child is diagnosed with scarlet fever. The nurse collects data regarding the child. Which is characteristic of scarlet fever?
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A child seen in the clinic is found to have rubeola (measles) and the mother asks the nurse how to care for the child. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the mother?
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Which criterion does the nurse determine is a characteristic of scabies? Select all that apply.
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A 6-month-old infant receives a diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTap) immunization at the well-baby clinic. The mother returns home and calls the clinic to report that the infant has developed swelling and redness at the site of injection. Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
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A child is scheduled to receive a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The nurse, preparing to administer the vaccine, reviews the child's record. Which finding should make the nurse question the health care provider's prescription?
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Griseofulvin (Gris-PEG) is prescribed for a child with tinea capitis. The nurse reinforces instructions to the family regarding administration of the medication. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
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The nurse assists with providing an instructional session to parents regarding impetigo. Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further teaching?
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The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
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The nurse reinforces instructions regarding respiratory precautions to the mother of a child with mumps. The mother asks the nurse about the length of time required for the respiratory precautions. The nurse should base the response on which information about mumps?
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The nurse reinforces instructions regarding the use of permethrin 1% (Nix) to the parents of a child who has been diagnosed with pediculosis capitis (head lice). Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further teaching?
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A child is brought to a clinic after developing a rash on the trunk and on the scalp. The parents report that the child has had a low-grade fever, has not felt like eating, and has been generally tired. The child is diagnosed with chickenpox. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding chickenpox?
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A child is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents about the care of the child. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the parents?
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A child with rubeola (measles) is being admitted to the hospital. When preparing for the admission of the child, which precautions should be implemented?
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A corticosteroid cream is prescribed by a health care provider for a child with atopic dermatitis (eczema). The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother regarding how to apply the cream. Which instruction is appropriate?
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A nursing student is assigned to help administer immunizations to children in a clinic. The nursing instructor asks the student about the contraindications to receiving an immunization. Immunization is contraindicated in the presence of which condition?
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Permethrin (Elimite) is prescribed for a 4-year-old child with a diagnosis of scabies. The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother regarding the use of this treatment. Which instruction is appropriate?
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Several children have contracted rubeola (measles) in a local school, and the school nurse conducts a teaching session for the parents of the school-children. Which statement, if made by a parent, indicates a need for further teaching regarding this communicable disease?
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The nurse provides instructions to the mother of a child with impetigo regarding the application of antibiotic ointment. The mother asks the nurse when the child can return to school. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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The school nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of school children who have been diagnosed with pediculosis capitis (head lice). Which should be included in the list?
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