Study Guide
what are the symptoms of Rubeola? - correct answerkoplik's spots 2 days before rash, high fever,
malaise, conjunctivitis, dark red to purple rash
precautions for rubeola - correct answerairborne precautions, vaccine-preventable, bed rest, visitors
should be immune to measles, nonaspirin antipyretics & antipruritics
Cradle cap sx (seborrheic dermatitis) - correct answeryellow patches, mild pruritis, waxy scaling
Eczema nursing care - correct answereliminate allergens/irritants, wash w/mild soap, moisturize
3-4x/day, may need daily allergy med (Claritin)
Nursing care for a superficial burn - correct answerprevent infection, IV fluids, reduce pain,
debridement, dressings(aseptic), apply cool compress/submerge in water
parent teaching for diaper dermatitis - correct answerchange diaper when wet or every 2 hrs/day or
1x/night, apply barrier products, wash peri area w/waterless cleanser and warm water, dont use powder
or cornstarch
sx of HIV in kids - correct answerbirth: asymptomatic; wt loss, failure to thrive, diarrhea,
encephalopathy, developmental delays, opportunistic infections
kids w/ hemophilia nursing care - correct answerprevent/control bleeding, emotional support, RICE,
manage pain, limit joint involvement
vasocclusive crisis tx - correct answerheat to painful areas, opioid(pain), hydroxyurea, blood
transfusions, IV fluids
care for wilm's tumor - correct answerdo not palpate tumor, look for metastasis,
osteosarcoma - correct answermost common bone cancer in kids, peaks during adolescent growth spurt