Question 1

When caring for a child diagnosed with cellulitis,which area of the body would the nurse expect to be affected?

Accepted Answer

A) face and lower extremities 
B) hands and arms 
C) torso only 
D) upper extremities only 
A) face and lower extremities 
B) hands and arms 
C) torso only 
D) upper extremities only

Question 2

A teenage client diagnosed with scoliosis has been treated with a brace.Progression of the curvature probably results from which of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A) improper adjustment of the brace 
B) late intervention 
C) misdiagnosis of the underlying cause of the curvature 
D) noncompliance with the prescribed therapy 
A) improper adjustment of the brace 
B) late intervention 
C) misdiagnosis of the underlying cause of the curvature 
D) noncompliance with the prescribed therapy

Question 3

What is the focus of medical treatment of children who have asthma?

Accepted Answer

A) desensitizing clients to causative allergens 
B) identification of exacerbating causes 
C) pharmacological control of symptoms 
D) preventing airway damage resulting from repeated and severe episodes 
A) desensitizing clients to causative allergens 
B) identification of exacerbating causes 
C) pharmacological control of symptoms 
D) preventing airway damage resulting from repeated and severe episodes

Question 4

In addition to children's curiosity,which of these factors contributes to the high incidence of burns among children?

Accepted Answer

A) mental health problems among children 
B) risk-taking behavior among children 
C) access to matches 
D) failure of caretakers to adequately supervise children 
A) mental health problems among children 
B) risk-taking behavior among children 
C) access to matches 
D) failure of caretakers to adequately supervise children

Question 5

A bite from which of these insects causes a necrotic ulcer that may take months to heal?

Accepted Answer

A) black widow spider 
B) brown recluse spider 
C) deer tick 
D) tsetse fly 
A) black widow spider 
B) brown recluse spider 
C) deer tick 
D) tsetse fly

Question 6

Medical management of rheumatic fever includes which of these interventions?

Accepted Answer

A) application of continuous heat to affected joints 
B) long-term administration of steroids 
C) extended period of bed rest 
D) monthly throat cultures 
A) application of continuous heat to affected joints 
B) long-term administration of steroids 
C) extended period of bed rest 
D) monthly throat cultures

Question 7

The tape test can be used in the diagnosis of which of these parasitic infections?

Accepted Answer

A) giardiasis 
B) hookworms 
C) pinworms 
D) roundworms 
A) giardiasis 
B) hookworms 
C) pinworms 
D) roundworms

Question 8

Since starting school 2 weeks ago,a child has been experiencing encopresis and has abdominal pain and cramping without abdominal distention.The nurse should prepare the client for which of these procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) enemas 
B) antibiotic therapy 
C) a fecal smear 
D) upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI)barium studies 
A) enemas 
B) antibiotic therapy 
C) a fecal smear 
D) upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI)barium studies

Question 9

The highest incidence of anorexia and bulimia nervosa occurs among which of these groups?

Accepted Answer

A) African American girls of middle to low socioeconomic classes 
B) Asian Americans of middle socioeconomic classes 
C) Caucasian boys of higher socioeconomic classes 
D) Caucasian girls of higher socioeconomic classes 
A) African American girls of middle to low socioeconomic classes 
B) Asian Americans of middle socioeconomic classes 
C) Caucasian boys of higher socioeconomic classes 
D) Caucasian girls of higher socioeconomic classes

Question 10

When a client is in remission of nephrotic syndrome,which of these therapies should be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) corticosteroid and diuretic administration 
B) kidney biopsy 
C) kidney transplant 
D) administration of pneumococci and flu vaccines 
A) corticosteroid and diuretic administration 
B) kidney biopsy 
C) kidney transplant 
D) administration of pneumococci and flu vaccines

Question 11

What is the usual treatment of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

Accepted Answer

A) antibiotic administration 
B) dialysis 
C) increasing fluid intake during the acute phase 
D) no treatment 
A) antibiotic administration 
B) dialysis 
C) increasing fluid intake during the acute phase 
D) no treatment

Question 12

When a child has "strep throat," which of these actions should the nurse emphasize with the caregivers?

Accepted Answer

A) ensure completion of the prescribed antibiotics to prevent further complications 
B) maintain treatment with antihistamines and decongestants to decrease the incidence of reoccurrence 
C) isolate the child from caregivers and friends who have never had "strep throat" for 48 to 72 hours 
D) allow the child to follow a usual routine of activity and rest 
A) ensure completion of the prescribed antibiotics to prevent further complications 
B) maintain treatment with antihistamines and decongestants to decrease the incidence of reoccurrence 
C) isolate the child from caregivers and friends who have never had "strep throat" for 48 to 72 hours 
D) allow the child to follow a usual routine of activity and rest

Question 13

Due to incomplete ossification of bones,what type of fractures are common among young children?

Accepted Answer

A) compound 
B) greenstick 
C) multiple 
D) open 
A) compound 
B) greenstick 
C) multiple 
D) open

Question 14

When a nurse is performing an examination for pediculosis,which of these actions is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

A) Always wear gloves. 
B) Apply Lindane lotion to any areas of questionable infestation. 
C) Be prepared to perform the tape test should evidence of an infestation be noted. 
D) Observe both the scalp and body for evidence of infestation. 
A) Always wear gloves. 
B) Apply Lindane lotion to any areas of questionable infestation. 
C) Be prepared to perform the tape test should evidence of an infestation be noted. 
D) Observe both the scalp and body for evidence of infestation.

Question 15

The nurse should instruct the caregivers of a 5-year-old client who has been diagnosed with upper respiratory infection to:

Accepted Answer

A) use nonsalicylate antipyretics such as acetaminophen for fever 
B) wear a surgical mask when attending to the child 
C) offer the child high-calorie milk-based feedings 
D) use an over-the-counter nasal spray after feedings 
A) use nonsalicylate antipyretics such as acetaminophen for fever 
B) wear a surgical mask when attending to the child 
C) offer the child high-calorie milk-based feedings 
D) use an over-the-counter nasal spray after feedings

Question 16

In addition to topical steroid cream,the nurse would expect the health care provider to prescribe which of these for a client who has a severe case of contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A) antifungal lotion 
B) IV fluids 
C) oral antibiotics 
D) oral steroids 
A) antifungal lotion 
B) IV fluids 
C) oral antibiotics 
D) oral steroids

Exam 61: Common Problems: 1-18 Years

When caring for a child diagnosed with cellulitis,which area of the body would the nurse expect to be affected?

A teenage client diagnosed with scoliosis has been treated with a brace.Progression of the curvature probably results from which of these factors?

What is the focus of medical treatment of children who have asthma?

In addition to children's curiosity,which of these factors contributes to the high incidence of burns among children?

A bite from which of these insects causes a necrotic ulcer that may take months to heal?

Medical management of rheumatic fever includes which of these interventions?

The tape test can be used in the diagnosis of which of these parasitic infections?

Since starting school 2 weeks ago,a child has been experiencing encopresis and has abdominal pain and cramping without abdominal distention.The nurse should prepare the client for which of these procedures?

The highest incidence of anorexia and bulimia nervosa occurs among which of these groups?

When a client is in remission of nephrotic syndrome,which of these therapies should be considered?

What is the usual treatment of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

When a child has "strep throat," which of these actions should the nurse emphasize with the caregivers?

Due to incomplete ossification of bones,what type of fractures are common among young children?

When a nurse is performing an examination for pediculosis,which of these actions is MOST important?

The nurse should instruct the caregivers of a 5-year-old client who has been diagnosed with upper respiratory infection to:

In addition to topical steroid cream,the nurse would expect the health care provider to prescribe which of these for a client who has a severe case of contact dermatitis?

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