NUR 257 EXAM 2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
What is a pancreatic enzyme used for?
Answer:
- prevent pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients
- should be taken with each meal and snack given
Question:
Ear drop administration
Answer:
- 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna down and back
- 3 and up: pull pinna up and back
Question:
Asthma medication
Answer:
- takes 10-15 minutes to complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery
Question:
status asthmaticus
Answer:
- life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that's unresponsive to common
treatment
Question:
eczema corticosteroid application
Answer:
- be sure to have the correct height and weight, to make sure that it is a safe dose for the
patient
Question:
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)
Answer:
-intense itching, small, red bumps on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
Question:
eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Answer:
- inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
, Question:
acne
Answer:
- most common skin condition during adolescence
- risk factors: genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to grease, diet (high
glycemic index food and dairy)
Question:
Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19)
Answer:
- Child with a fever and "slapped cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
Question:
Measles precautions
Answer:
- airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
Question:
Measles (Rubeola)
Answer:
- Koplik's spots are associated with this disease and appear 2 days before rash
- red rash stars at face and moves down, along with a spiked fever
- mild fever coryza, conjunctivitis, fatigue, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore throat.
- conjunctivitis
Question:
measles (rubella)
Answer:
- German Measles, rash that starts on face, 3 day measles -Often more mild and often
undetected
- cannot get vaccine if you are pregnant
Question:
pertussis (whooping cough)
Answer:
- an airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
Question:
varicella
Answer:
- spread through direct contact, droplet, and contaminated objects
- 1 to 2 days before rash: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
What is a pancreatic enzyme used for?
Answer:
- prevent pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients
- should be taken with each meal and snack given
Question:
Ear drop administration
Answer:
- 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna down and back
- 3 and up: pull pinna up and back
Question:
Asthma medication
Answer:
- takes 10-15 minutes to complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery
Question:
status asthmaticus
Answer:
- life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that's unresponsive to common
treatment
Question:
eczema corticosteroid application
Answer:
- be sure to have the correct height and weight, to make sure that it is a safe dose for the
patient
Question:
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)
Answer:
-intense itching, small, red bumps on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
Question:
eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Answer:
- inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
, Question:
acne
Answer:
- most common skin condition during adolescence
- risk factors: genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to grease, diet (high
glycemic index food and dairy)
Question:
Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19)
Answer:
- Child with a fever and "slapped cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
Question:
Measles precautions
Answer:
- airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
Question:
Measles (Rubeola)
Answer:
- Koplik's spots are associated with this disease and appear 2 days before rash
- red rash stars at face and moves down, along with a spiked fever
- mild fever coryza, conjunctivitis, fatigue, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore throat.
- conjunctivitis
Question:
measles (rubella)
Answer:
- German Measles, rash that starts on face, 3 day measles -Often more mild and often
undetected
- cannot get vaccine if you are pregnant
Question:
pertussis (whooping cough)
Answer:
- an airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
Question:
varicella
Answer:
- spread through direct contact, droplet, and contaminated objects
- 1 to 2 days before rash: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache
