ATI Post Assessment Assignment
Nursing Care of Children
A child was sent home from school with head lice. The child's mother has called the
help line nurse for guidance. What are three (3) measures the nurse will inform the
mother about to address the infestation of pediculosis capitis? - correct
answerInterventions for Infestation
Shampoos containing 1% permethrin as prescribed.
Remove nits with a nit comb, repeat in 7 days after shampoo treatment.
Wash cloting, bedding in hot water with detergent.
Difficult cases: use malathion 0.5% in isopropanol.
Discourage sharing of personal items.
Teach the parents to boil hair accessories in lice-killing products for 1 hour.
Launder potentially infected clothing and bedding.
A nurse is caring for a child who has had surgery for hypospadias. Identify one (1)
activity that is contraindicated during daily cares. - correct answerThe client will be
instructed to not take any baths for a minimum of 1 week or until approved by the
provider.
A pediatric client was diagnosed with Reye Syndrome. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicate understanding of this diagnosis? (select all that apply)
"Reye Syndrome typically follows a viral illness."
"There is no association between using aspirin for fevers and development of Reye
Syndrome."
"My son's liver function may return to full function."
"His symptoms of irritability, confusion, and lethargy are expected with this diagnosis."
"There is no known treatment for Reye Syndrome and its symptoms." - correct answer1,
3, 4
"Reye Syndrome typically follows a viral illness." - correct"
"There is no association between using aspirin for fevers and development of Reye
Syndrome." - incorrect, there is an association between these two things
"My son's liver function may return to full function." - correct, many clients return to full
functioning of the liver
"His symptoms of irritability, confusion, and lethargy are expected with this diagnosis." -
correct, these are expected symptoms with Reye Syndrome
"There is no known treatment for Reye Syndrome and its symptoms." - incorrect, there
are treatments for this diagnosis and the symptoms associated with it
Explain how methylphenidate hydrochloride works in pediatric client who have Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). - correct answerStimulant medications or
behavioral therapy are appropriate for the school aged child with ADHD. The most
frequently prescribed medication is the psychostimulant methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Nursing Care of Children
A child was sent home from school with head lice. The child's mother has called the
help line nurse for guidance. What are three (3) measures the nurse will inform the
mother about to address the infestation of pediculosis capitis? - correct
answerInterventions for Infestation
Shampoos containing 1% permethrin as prescribed.
Remove nits with a nit comb, repeat in 7 days after shampoo treatment.
Wash cloting, bedding in hot water with detergent.
Difficult cases: use malathion 0.5% in isopropanol.
Discourage sharing of personal items.
Teach the parents to boil hair accessories in lice-killing products for 1 hour.
Launder potentially infected clothing and bedding.
A nurse is caring for a child who has had surgery for hypospadias. Identify one (1)
activity that is contraindicated during daily cares. - correct answerThe client will be
instructed to not take any baths for a minimum of 1 week or until approved by the
provider.
A pediatric client was diagnosed with Reye Syndrome. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicate understanding of this diagnosis? (select all that apply)
"Reye Syndrome typically follows a viral illness."
"There is no association between using aspirin for fevers and development of Reye
Syndrome."
"My son's liver function may return to full function."
"His symptoms of irritability, confusion, and lethargy are expected with this diagnosis."
"There is no known treatment for Reye Syndrome and its symptoms." - correct answer1,
3, 4
"Reye Syndrome typically follows a viral illness." - correct"
"There is no association between using aspirin for fevers and development of Reye
Syndrome." - incorrect, there is an association between these two things
"My son's liver function may return to full function." - correct, many clients return to full
functioning of the liver
"His symptoms of irritability, confusion, and lethargy are expected with this diagnosis." -
correct, these are expected symptoms with Reye Syndrome
"There is no known treatment for Reye Syndrome and its symptoms." - incorrect, there
are treatments for this diagnosis and the symptoms associated with it
Explain how methylphenidate hydrochloride works in pediatric client who have Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). - correct answerStimulant medications or
behavioral therapy are appropriate for the school aged child with ADHD. The most
frequently prescribed medication is the psychostimulant methylphenidate hydrochloride.
