Exam 2: Child Health

The community health nurse is planning an education program for adolescents about skin care for acne vulgaris.  Which of the following teaching points are appropriate to include?  Select all that apply.

A 3-month-old infant has irritability, facial edema, a 1-day history of diarrhea with adequate oral intake, and seizure activity.  During assessment, the parents state that they have recently been diluting formula to save money.  Which is the most likely cause for the infant's symptoms?

The nurse teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis will advise the parents to choose foods that satisfy which recommended diet?

The public health nurse conducts a teaching program for parents of infants.  Which statement by a participant indicates that teaching has been successful?

The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for the parents of a 1-year-old with a newly diagnosed cow's milk allergy.  Which nutrients normally provided by milk should be obtained from other sources?  Select all that apply.

A nurse is discussing the fine motor abilities of a 10-month-old infant with the infant's parent.  Which are developmentally appropriate skills for an infant of this age?  Select all that apply.

The nurse has assessed 4 children.  Which finding requires immediate follow-up with the health care provider?

An overweight toddler is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia.  Which is the most likely explanation for the anemia?

The parents of a hospitalized preschooler are concerned because their toilet-trained child has started wetting the bed.  Which response by the nurse is most helpful?

The most recent laboratory results for a 12-month-old who is HIV-positive show a CD4 lymphocyte count of 500/mm³ and a CD4 lymphocyte percentage of 10%.  The nurse anticipates administering which immunizations?  Select all that apply.

A 2-month-old infant has been admitted to the hospital with suspected shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma).  In reviewing the infant's chart, the nurse expects to encounter which of these clinical findings?

A nurse is teaching the parent of a 6-year-old with a urinary tract infection (UTI) how to avoid repeat infections.  Which statements by the parent indicate that the teaching has been effective?  Select all that apply.

A school nurse is educating the parent of a young client with pediculosis capitis.  Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is performing a well-child assessment on a sleeping 2-month-old client.  Organize the assessment in the correct order based on the developmental age of the client.  All options must be used.

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 4-year-old client with failure to thrive.  Which of the following risk factors likely contribute to the client's condition?  Select all that apply.

A 2-year-old is suspected of having retinoblastoma.  The nurse recognizes which sign as being most characteristic of this disease?

A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old with a new diagnosis of strabismus.  Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?

Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate in a child with suspected acute otitis media (AOM)?  Select all that apply.

A distraught parent informs the nurse of bleeding in a 1-day-old girl.  What is an appropriate response by the nurse after assessing a small amount of bloody mucus in the newborn's diaper?

The nurse is completing chemotherapy education with an adolescent client.  The client states "I would rather continue to have cancer than lose all of my hair."  How should the nurse respond?