Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. At a 2-month well-child visit, parents ask a nurse about the red area on the infant’s neck.
They tell the nurse that the mark appeared a few weeks after birth. What does the nurse
recognize this skin lesion as?
a. A port wine nevus
b. A strawberry nevus
c. Exanthem
d. Intertrigo
ANS: B
The strawberry nevus is a common hemangioma consisting of dilated capillaries in
the dermal space, which may not become apparent for a few weeks after birth.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 702 OBJ: 3
TOP: Congenital Lesions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
2. A mother is concerned about what might have caused a heat rash on her infant. A nurse
observes tiny pinhead-sized reddened papules on the infant’s neck and axilla. What does
the nurse explain as the most likely cause of this rash?
a. Sun exposure
b. Allergic reaction
c. Infection
d. Heat and moisture
ANS: D
Miliaria, or prickly heat rash, is caused by excess body heat and moisture.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 704 OBJ: 3
TOP: Skin Infections KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
, 3. What is the correct nursing response to a mother who asks, “How can I get rid of the
baby’s cradle cap?”
a. “Rub baby oil on the infant’s head at night and shampoo the hair the next
morning.”
b. “Use a brush with firm bristles to loosen the scales on the baby’s head several
times a day.”
c. “Wash the baby’s head every night with a dandruff-control shampoo.”
d. “Lubricate the baby’s head every morning with a small amount of olive oil.”
ANS: A
Scales may be softened by applying baby oil to the head the evening before and the
hair should be shampooed in the morning.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 705 OBJ: 7
TOP: Seborrheic Dermatitis KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
4. Which statement made by a parent indicates the need for further teaching about strategies
to control itching for the infant with eczema?
a. “Wool is the best fabric for the infant’s clothing.”
b. “I should avoid laundry detergents with fragrances.”
c. “I put cotton gloves on the infant’s hands.”
d. “The infant’s fingernails are kept short.”
ANS: A
Clothing should be made of cotton. Wool is avoided because of its allergy potential.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 708 OBJ: 2
TOP: Infantile Eczema KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
5. What will a nurse include when teaching about general skin care measures that could help
prevent acne?
a. Eliminating chocolate, peanuts, and cola from the diet
b. Washing the face with a cleansing product frequently
c. Planning indoor activities to avoid sun exposure
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. At a 2-month well-child visit, parents ask a nurse about the red area on the infant’s neck.
They tell the nurse that the mark appeared a few weeks after birth. What does the nurse
recognize this skin lesion as?
a. A port wine nevus
b. A strawberry nevus
c. Exanthem
d. Intertrigo
ANS: B
The strawberry nevus is a common hemangioma consisting of dilated capillaries in
the dermal space, which may not become apparent for a few weeks after birth.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 702 OBJ: 3
TOP: Congenital Lesions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
2. A mother is concerned about what might have caused a heat rash on her infant. A nurse
observes tiny pinhead-sized reddened papules on the infant’s neck and axilla. What does
the nurse explain as the most likely cause of this rash?
a. Sun exposure
b. Allergic reaction
c. Infection
d. Heat and moisture
ANS: D
Miliaria, or prickly heat rash, is caused by excess body heat and moisture.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 704 OBJ: 3
TOP: Skin Infections KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
, 3. What is the correct nursing response to a mother who asks, “How can I get rid of the
baby’s cradle cap?”
a. “Rub baby oil on the infant’s head at night and shampoo the hair the next
morning.”
b. “Use a brush with firm bristles to loosen the scales on the baby’s head several
times a day.”
c. “Wash the baby’s head every night with a dandruff-control shampoo.”
d. “Lubricate the baby’s head every morning with a small amount of olive oil.”
ANS: A
Scales may be softened by applying baby oil to the head the evening before and the
hair should be shampooed in the morning.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 705 OBJ: 7
TOP: Seborrheic Dermatitis KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
4. Which statement made by a parent indicates the need for further teaching about strategies
to control itching for the infant with eczema?
a. “Wool is the best fabric for the infant’s clothing.”
b. “I should avoid laundry detergents with fragrances.”
c. “I put cotton gloves on the infant’s hands.”
d. “The infant’s fingernails are kept short.”
ANS: A
Clothing should be made of cotton. Wool is avoided because of its allergy potential.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 708 OBJ: 2
TOP: Infantile Eczema KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
5. What will a nurse include when teaching about general skin care measures that could help
prevent acne?
a. Eliminating chocolate, peanuts, and cola from the diet
b. Washing the face with a cleansing product frequently
c. Planning indoor activities to avoid sun exposure
