Question 1

Which serious reaction should the nurse be alert for when administering vaccines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever 
B)  Skin irritation 
C)  Allergic reaction 
D)  Pain at injection site 
A)  Fever 
B)  Skin irritation 
C)  Allergic reaction 
D)  Pain at injection site

Question 2

A child has been diagnosed with scabies. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching about scabies?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The itching will stop after the cream is applied." 
B)  "We will complete extensive aggressive housecleaning." 
C)  "We will apply the cream to only the affected areas as directed." 
D)  "Everyone who has been in close contact with my child will need to be treated." 
A)  "The itching will stop after the cream is applied." 
B)  "We will complete extensive aggressive housecleaning." 
C)  "We will apply the cream to only the affected areas as directed." 
D)  "Everyone who has been in close contact with my child will need to be treated."

Question 3

The clinic nurse is instructing parents about caring for a toddler with ascariasis (common roundworm). Which statement made by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "We will wash our hands often, especially after diaper changes." 
B)  "We know that roundworm can be transmitted from person to person." 
C)  "We will be sure to continue the nitazoxanide (Alinia) orally for 3 days." 
D)  "We will bring a stool sample to the clinic for examination in 2 weeks." 
A)  "We will wash our hands often, especially after diaper changes." 
B)  "We know that roundworm can be transmitted from person to person." 
C)  "We will be sure to continue the nitazoxanide (Alinia) orally for 3 days." 
D)  "We will bring a stool sample to the clinic for examination in 2 weeks."

Question 4

Which muscle is contraindicated for the administration of immunizations in infants and young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deltoid 
B)  Dorsogluteal 
C)  Ventrogluteal 
D)  Anterolateral thigh 
A)  Deltoid 
B)  Dorsogluteal 
C)  Ventrogluteal 
D)  Anterolateral thigh

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the key immunization terms to their meanings.

-Temporary immunity from the mother to the fetus via the placenta

Accepted Answer

A) Natural immunity 
B) Acquired immunity 
C) Active immunity 
D) Passive immunity 
E) Herd immunity 
A) Natural immunity 
B) Acquired immunity 
C) Active immunity 
D) Passive immunity 
E) Herd immunity

Question 6

The clinic nurse is reviewing the immunization guidelines for hepatitis B. Which are true of the guidelines for this vaccine? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The hepatitis B vaccination series should be begun at birth. 
B)  The adolescent not vaccinated at birth does not have a need to be vaccinated. 
C)  Any child not vaccinated at birth should receive two doses at least 4 months apart. 
D)  An unimmunized 10-year-old child should receive three doses administered 4 weeks apart. 
A)  The hepatitis B vaccination series should be begun at birth. 
B)  The adolescent not vaccinated at birth does not have a need to be vaccinated. 
C)  Any child not vaccinated at birth should receive two doses at least 4 months apart. 
D)  An unimmunized 10-year-old child should receive three doses administered 4 weeks apart.

Question 7

An immunocompromised child has been exposed to chickenpox. What should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed to the exposed child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acyclovir (Zovirax) 
B)  Valacyclovir (Valtrex) 
C)  Amantadine (Symmetrel) 
D)  Varicella-zoster immune globulin 
A)  Acyclovir (Zovirax) 
B)  Valacyclovir (Valtrex) 
C)  Amantadine (Symmetrel) 
D)  Varicella-zoster immune globulin

Exam 6: Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases

Which serious reaction should the nurse be alert for when administering vaccines?

A child has been diagnosed with scabies. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching about scabies?

The clinic nurse is instructing parents about caring for a toddler with ascariasis (common roundworm). Which statement made by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

Which muscle is contraindicated for the administration of immunizations in infants and young children?

MATCHING Match the key immunization terms to their meanings. -Temporary immunity from the mother to the fetus via the placenta

The clinic nurse is reviewing the immunization guidelines for hepatitis B. Which are true of the guidelines for this vaccine? (Select all that apply.)

An immunocompromised child has been exposed to chickenpox. What should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed to the exposed child?

Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

Social, Cultural, Religious, and Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Hereditary Influences on Health Promotion of the Child and Family

Communication, Physical, and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management in Children

Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family

Health Problems of Newborns

The High-Risk Newborn and Family

Health Promotion of the Infant and Family

Health Problems of the Infant

Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family

Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family

Health Problems of Early Childhood

Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family

Health Problems of the School-Age Child

Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family

Health Problems of the Adolescent

Family-Centered Care of the Child with Chronic Illness or Disability

Family-Centered Palliative Care

The Child with Cognitive, Sensory, or Communication Impairment

Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills

The Child with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

The Child with Renal Dysfunction

The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Overview of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Exchange

The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction

The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction

The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

The Child with Cancer

The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction

The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction

The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction

The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

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