Chapter 16: Health Problems of the School-Age Child

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Deficiency of which vitamin or mineral results in an inadequate inflammatory response? a. A b. B1 c. C d. Zinc ANS: A A deficiency of vitamin A results in an inadequate inflammatory response. Deficiencies of vitamins B1 and C result in decreased collagen formation. A deficiency of zinc leads to impaired epithelialization. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding REF: p. 613 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity2. An occlusive dressing is applied to a large abrasion. This is advantageous because the dressing will accomplish what? a. Deliver vitamin C to the wound. b. Provide an antiseptic for the wound. c. Maintain a moist environment for healing. d. Promote mechanical friction for healing. ANS: C Occlusive dressings, such as Acuderm, are not adherent to the wound site. They provide a moist wound surface and insulate the wound. The dressing does not have vitamin C or antiseptic capabilities. Acuderm protects against friction. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyzing REF: p. 613 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity