Chapter 16: Health Problems of the School-Age Child(Exam 100% Correct!!)

Deficiency of which vitamin or mineral results in an inadequate inflammatory response? a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B1 c. Vitamin C d. Zinc - ANSWERA A deficiency of vitamin A results in an inadequate inflammatory response. Deficiencies of vitamins B1 and C result in decreased collagen formation. A deficiency of zinc leads to impaired epithelialization. An occlusive dressing is applied to a large abrasion. This is advantageous because the dressing will accomplish what? a. Deliver vitamin C to the wound. b. Provide an antiseptic for the wound. c. Maintain a moist environment for healing. d. Promote mechanical friction for healing - ANSWERC Occlusive dressings, such as Acuderm, are not adherent to the wound site. They provide a moist wound surface and insulate the wound. The dressing does not have vitamin C or antiseptic capabilities. Acuderm protects against friction. A toddler has a deep laceration contaminated with dirt and sand. Before closing the wound, the nurse should irrigate with what solution? a. Alcohol b. Normal saline c. Povidone-iodine d. Hydrogen peroxid - ANSWERB Normal saline is the only acceptable fluid for irrigation listed. The nurse should cleanse the wound with a forced stream of normal saline or water. Alcohol is not used for wound irrigation. Povidone-iodine is contraindicated for cleansing fresh, open wounds. Hydrogen peroxide can cause formation of subcutaneous gas when applied under pressure. The nurse should know what about Lyme disease? a. Very difficult to prevent b. E