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11 Cards in this Set
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Strict isolation is required for a child who is hospitalized with:
a) Mumps b) Chickenpox c) Exanthema subitum (Roseola) d) Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) |
Chickenpox
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An important role of the nurse is ambulatory settings and schools is the identification of communicable diseases for treatment and the prevention of spread. An important component is the recognition of which of the following aspects of the disease?
a) Source b) Causative agent c) Prodromal stage d) Constitutional symptoms |
Prodromal stage
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Which of the following is the causative agent for erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)?
a) Paramyxovirus organisms b) Human parvovirus B19 c) Human herpesvirus type 6 d) Group A alpha-hemolytic streptococci |
Human parvovirus B19
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Which of the following is an important nursing intervention in the care of a child with bacterial conjunctivitis?
a) Warm, moist compresses to remove crusts b) Oral antihistamines to minimize itching c) Continuous warm compresses to relieve discomfort d) Optic corticosteroids to reduce inflammation |
Warm, moist compresses to remove crusts
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The nurse is assessing a child with herpetic gingibostomatitis. In determining whether to wear gloves, the nurse bases the decision on which of the following?
a) The virus easily enters breaks in the skin b) Gloves are always worn at the discretion of the nurse c) The lesions do not contain the virus, so gloves are not needed d) Herpes simplex is difficult to spread, minimizing the need for gloves |
The virus easily enters breaks in the skin
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A young child is being treated for giardiasis. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to the child's parent?
a) The children can swim in a pool if wearing diapers b) The parasite is difficult to transmit, so no special precautions are indicated c) Diapers must be changed as soon as soiled and changed away from the source of water when swimming d) Cloth diapers should be rinsed in the toilet before washing |
Diapers must be changed as soon as soiled and changed away from the source of water when swimming
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What is the first step in the emergency treatment of poisoning in a child?
a) Locate the poison b) Assess the child c) Prevent absorption of poison d) Terminate exposure to the toxic substance |
Assess the child
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A 4 year old has ingested a toxic dose of iron. The parent reports that the child vomited and had gastric pain an hour ago but "feels fine" now. The parent is not sure when the child ingested the iron tablets. The nurse should recommend which of the following?
a) Administer activated charcoal b) Observe the child closely for 2 more hours c) Bring the child to the hospital immediately d) Administer ipecac to induce vomiting if the child does not vomit again within 1 hour |
Bring the child to the hospital immediately
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Which of the following is the most frequent source of symptomatic lead poisoning in children?
a) Folk remedies b) Lead-based paint c) Unglazed pottery d) Cigarette butts and ashes |
Lead based paint
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Which of the following is descriptive of a parent who is an abuser?
a) Usually has a good support system b) Is usually well educated c) Is a single-parent or young parent family d) Often has good knowledge of parenting skills |
Is a single-parent or young parent family
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A common characteristic of those who sexually abuse children is which of the following?
a) Pressure victim into secrecy b) Are usually unemployed and unmarried c) Are unknown to victims and victims families d) Have many victims that are each abused only once |
Pressure victim into secrecy
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