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294. The nurse is monitoring a child with burns during treatment. Which
assessment provides the most accurate guide to determine the adequacy of
fluid resuscitation?
1. Skin turgor
2. Level of edema at burn site
3. Adequacy of capillary
filling
4. Amount of fluid tolerated in 24 hours
295. The mother of a 3-year-old child arrives at a clinic and tells the nurse that
the child has been scratching the skin continuously and has developed a rash.
The nurse assesses the child and suspects the presence of scabies. The nurse
bases this suspicion on which finding noted on assessment of the child’s
skin?
1. Fine grayish red lines
2. Purple-colored lesions
3. Thick, honey-colored crusts
4. Clusters of fluid-filled vesicles
296. Permethrin is prescribed for a child with a diagnosis of scabies. The
nurse should give which instruction to the parents regarding the use of this
treatment?
1. Apply the lotion to areas of the rash only.
2. Apply the lotion and leave it on for 6 hours.
3. Avoid putting clothes on the child over the lotion.
4. Apply the lotion to cool, dry skin at least 30 minutes after bathing.
297. The school nurse has provided an instructional session about impetigo to
parents of the children attending the school. Which statement, if made by a
parent, indicates a need for further instruction?
1. “It is extremely contagious.”
2. “It is most common in humid weather.”
3. “Lesions most often are located on the arms and chest.”
4. “It might show up in an area of broken skin, such as an
insect bite.”
298. The clinic nurse is reviewing the health care provider’s prescription for a
child who has been diagnosed with scabies. Lindane has been prescribed for
the child. The nurse questions the prescription if which is noted in the child’s
record?
1. The child is 18 months old.
2. The child is being bottle-fed.
3. A sibling is using lindane for the treatment of scabies.
4. The child has a history of frequent respiratory infections.
299. A topical corticosteroid is prescribed by the health care provider for a child
with contact dermatitis (eczema). Which instruction should the nurse give
the parent about applying the cream?
1. Apply the cream over the entire body.
2. Apply a thick layer of cream to affected areas only.
3. Avoid cleansing the area before application of the cream.
4. Apply a thin layer of cream and rub it into the area thoroughly.
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300. The school nurse is performing pediculosis capitis (head lice) assessments.
Which assessment finding indicates that a child has a “positive” head check
for lice?
1. Maculopapular lesions behind the ears
2. Lesions in the scalp that extend to the hairline or neck
3. White flaky particles throughout the entire scalp region
4. White sacs attached to the hair shafts in the occipital
area
301. The nurse caring for a child who sustained a burn injury plans care based on
which pediatric considerations associated with this injury? Select all that
apply.
1. Scarring is less severe in a child than in an adult.
2. A delay in growth may occur after a burn injury.
3. An immature immune system presents an increased risk of
infection for infants and young children.
4. Fluid resuscitation is unnecessary unless the burned area is
more than 25% of the total body surface area.
5. The lower proportion of body fluid to body mass in a child
increases the risk of cardiovascular problems.
6. Infants and young children are at increased risk for protein
and calorie deficiency, because they have smaller muscle mass and
less body fat than adults.
302. The nurse analyzes the laboratory results of a child with hemophilia.
The nurse understands that which result will most likely be abnormal in this
child?
1. Platelet count
2. Hematocrit level
3. Hemoglobin level
4. Partial thromboplastin time
303. The nurse is providing home care instructions to the parents of a 10-year-old
child with hemophilia. Which sport activity should the nurse suggest for this
child?
1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Swimming
4. Field hockey
304. The nursing student is presenting a clinical conference and discusses the
cause of β-thalassemia. The nursing student informs the group that a child at
greatest risk of developing this disorder is which of these?
1. A child of Mexican descent
2. A child of Mediterranean descent
3. A child whose intake of iron is extremely poor
4. A breast-fed child of a mother with chronic anemia
305. A child with β-thalassemia is receiving long-term blood transfusion therapy
for the treatment of the disorder. Chelation therapy is prescribed as a result
of too much iron from the transfusions. Which medication should the
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nurse anticipate being prescribed?
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294. The nurse is monitoring a child with burns during treatment. Which
assessment provides the most accurate guide to determine the adequacy of
fluid resuscitation?
1. Skin turgor
2. Level of edema at burn site
3. Adequacy of capillary
filling
4. Amount of fluid tolerated in 24 hours
295. The mother of a 3-year-old child arrives at a clinic and tells the nurse that
the child has been scratching the skin continuously and has developed a rash.
The nurse assesses the child and suspects the presence of scabies. The nurse
bases this suspicion on which finding noted on assessment of the child’s
skin?
1. Fine grayish red lines
2. Purple-colored lesions
3. Thick, honey-colored crusts
4. Clusters of fluid-filled vesicles
296. Permethrin is prescribed for a child with a diagnosis of scabies. The
nurse should give which instruction to the parents regarding the use of this
treatment?
1. Apply the lotion to areas of the rash only.
2. Apply the lotion and leave it on for 6 hours.
3. Avoid putting clothes on the child over the lotion.
4. Apply the lotion to cool, dry skin at least 30 minutes after bathing.
297. The school nurse has provided an instructional session about impetigo to
parents of the children attending the school. Which statement, if made by a
parent, indicates a need for further instruction?
1. “It is extremely contagious.”
2. “It is most common in humid weather.”
3. “Lesions most often are located on the arms and chest.”
4. “It might show up in an area of broken skin, such as an
insect bite.”
298. The clinic nurse is reviewing the health care provider’s prescription for a
child who has been diagnosed with scabies. Lindane has been prescribed for
the child. The nurse questions the prescription if which is noted in the child’s
record?
1. The child is 18 months old.
2. The child is being bottle-fed.
3. A sibling is using lindane for the treatment of scabies.
4. The child has a history of frequent respiratory infections.
299. A topical corticosteroid is prescribed by the health care provider for a child
with contact dermatitis (eczema). Which instruction should the nurse give
the parent about applying the cream?
1. Apply the cream over the entire body.
2. Apply a thick layer of cream to affected areas only.
3. Avoid cleansing the area before application of the cream.
4. Apply a thin layer of cream and rub it into the area thoroughly.
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300. The school nurse is performing pediculosis capitis (head lice) assessments.
Which assessment finding indicates that a child has a “positive” head check
for lice?
1. Maculopapular lesions behind the ears
2. Lesions in the scalp that extend to the hairline or neck
3. White flaky particles throughout the entire scalp region
4. White sacs attached to the hair shafts in the occipital
area
301. The nurse caring for a child who sustained a burn injury plans care based on
which pediatric considerations associated with this injury? Select all that
apply.
1. Scarring is less severe in a child than in an adult.
2. A delay in growth may occur after a burn injury.
3. An immature immune system presents an increased risk of
infection for infants and young children.
4. Fluid resuscitation is unnecessary unless the burned area is
more than 25% of the total body surface area.
5. The lower proportion of body fluid to body mass in a child
increases the risk of cardiovascular problems.
6. Infants and young children are at increased risk for protein
and calorie deficiency, because they have smaller muscle mass and
less body fat than adults.
302. The nurse analyzes the laboratory results of a child with hemophilia.
The nurse understands that which result will most likely be abnormal in this
child?
1. Platelet count
2. Hematocrit level
3. Hemoglobin level
4. Partial thromboplastin time
303. The nurse is providing home care instructions to the parents of a 10-year-old
child with hemophilia. Which sport activity should the nurse suggest for this
child?
1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Swimming
4. Field hockey
304. The nursing student is presenting a clinical conference and discusses the
cause of β-thalassemia. The nursing student informs the group that a child at
greatest risk of developing this disorder is which of these?
1. A child of Mexican descent
2. A child of Mediterranean descent
3. A child whose intake of iron is extremely poor
4. A breast-fed child of a mother with chronic anemia
305. A child with β-thalassemia is receiving long-term blood transfusion therapy
for the treatment of the disorder. Chelation therapy is prescribed as a result
of too much iron from the transfusions. Which medication should the
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nurse anticipate being prescribed?
