Final Exam NSG 3600
The nurse is teaching parents of a toddler who has diabetes mellitus (type 1)
about ways to include
their child in the plan of care. Which of the following actions should the parents
have the toddler
perform?
a. Choose which finger to use for a fingerstick.
b. Draw up insulin, then the parents check if the dosage is correct.
c. Pick correct food and snacks at social gatherings.
d. Perform insulin injection on a doll - Correct Answer a
The nurse is caring for the following assigned children who have diabetes mellitus.
The nurse should
first see the child
a. whose scheduled insulin has not arrived from the pharmacy.
b. who has not eaten since receiving regular insulin 1 hour ago.
c. whose urine is negative for ketones and reports feeling hungry.
d. who has a morning blood glucose level of 68 mg/dL - Correct Answer b
The nurse is teaching the mother of a 2-month-old infant about newly prescribed
levothyroxine. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Dissolve the medication and put in a full bottle of formula to disguise the
taste."
,b. "Give the crushed medication (if applicable) in a small amount of water before
giving a bottle."
c. "Mix the medication with applesauce and feed it to the infant."
d. "The medication can be dissolved ahead of time and stored in an airtight
container." - Correct Answer b
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a child who has
Down syndrome. Which
of the following manifestations documented by the newly hired nurse requires
follow-up by the nurse
preceptor?
a. Hyperflexibility.
b. Protruding tongue.
c. Thinlip.
d. Depressed nasal bridge. - Correct Answer c
The nurse is caring for an infant and observes findings as indicated in the image
below. The nurses
identifies that this infant has
a. contact dermatitis.
b. herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
c. pediculosis capitis.
d. impetigo. - Correct Answer c
, The nurse preceptor is discussing causes of contact dermatitis with a student
nurse. Which of the
following causes listed by the student nurse requires further teaching by the nurse
preceptor?
a. Scented diaper wipes.
b. Poison ivy.
c. Laundry detergent.
d. Pollen - Correct Answer d
The nurse is preparing to teach a parent about how to care for a child who has
impetigo contagiosa.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. Apply bactericidal ointment to lesions.
b. Give the child an antimicrobial bath twice a day.
c. The lesions will need to be covered at all times.
d. Administer salicylates for any pain - Correct Answer a
The nurse working in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 10-year-old
child who has minor
burns to the lower legs. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
perform on the client?
a. Cover the moist wound with non-adherent gauze to absorb drainage.
b. Check if the child has had a rubeola booster in the last year.
c. Administer aspirin prior to providing care.
The nurse is teaching parents of a toddler who has diabetes mellitus (type 1)
about ways to include
their child in the plan of care. Which of the following actions should the parents
have the toddler
perform?
a. Choose which finger to use for a fingerstick.
b. Draw up insulin, then the parents check if the dosage is correct.
c. Pick correct food and snacks at social gatherings.
d. Perform insulin injection on a doll - Correct Answer a
The nurse is caring for the following assigned children who have diabetes mellitus.
The nurse should
first see the child
a. whose scheduled insulin has not arrived from the pharmacy.
b. who has not eaten since receiving regular insulin 1 hour ago.
c. whose urine is negative for ketones and reports feeling hungry.
d. who has a morning blood glucose level of 68 mg/dL - Correct Answer b
The nurse is teaching the mother of a 2-month-old infant about newly prescribed
levothyroxine. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Dissolve the medication and put in a full bottle of formula to disguise the
taste."
,b. "Give the crushed medication (if applicable) in a small amount of water before
giving a bottle."
c. "Mix the medication with applesauce and feed it to the infant."
d. "The medication can be dissolved ahead of time and stored in an airtight
container." - Correct Answer b
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a child who has
Down syndrome. Which
of the following manifestations documented by the newly hired nurse requires
follow-up by the nurse
preceptor?
a. Hyperflexibility.
b. Protruding tongue.
c. Thinlip.
d. Depressed nasal bridge. - Correct Answer c
The nurse is caring for an infant and observes findings as indicated in the image
below. The nurses
identifies that this infant has
a. contact dermatitis.
b. herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
c. pediculosis capitis.
d. impetigo. - Correct Answer c
, The nurse preceptor is discussing causes of contact dermatitis with a student
nurse. Which of the
following causes listed by the student nurse requires further teaching by the nurse
preceptor?
a. Scented diaper wipes.
b. Poison ivy.
c. Laundry detergent.
d. Pollen - Correct Answer d
The nurse is preparing to teach a parent about how to care for a child who has
impetigo contagiosa.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. Apply bactericidal ointment to lesions.
b. Give the child an antimicrobial bath twice a day.
c. The lesions will need to be covered at all times.
d. Administer salicylates for any pain - Correct Answer a
The nurse working in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 10-year-old
child who has minor
burns to the lower legs. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
perform on the client?
a. Cover the moist wound with non-adherent gauze to absorb drainage.
b. Check if the child has had a rubeola booster in the last year.
c. Administer aspirin prior to providing care.
