NURSING
HEALTH
Review for
Final
1. Which of the following is an important nursing consideration when caring for a child
with impetigo contagiosa?
a. Apply topical corticosteroids to decrease inflammation.
b. Carefully remove dressings so as not to dislodge undermined skin, crusts, and debris.
c. Carefully wash hands and maintain cleanliness when caring for an infected child.
d. Examine child under a Wood lamp for possible spread of lesions.
2. Warts are caused by which of the following?
a. Bacteria
b. Fungus
c. Parasite
d. Virus
3. Ringworm, frequently found in schoolchildren, is caused by which of the following?
a. Virus
b. Fungus
c. Allergic reaction
d. Bacterial infection
4. Which of the following is the primary clinical manifestation of scabies?
a. Edema
b. Redness
c. Pruritus
d. Maceration
5. Which of the following is usually the only symptom of pediculosis capitis (head lice)?
a. Itching
b. Vesicles
c. Scalp rash
d. Localized inflammatory response
Treatment for head lice Permethrin 1
%
6. Treatment for herpes simplex virus (types 1 or 2) includes which of the following?
a. Corticosteroids
b. Oral griseofulvin
c. Oral antiviral agent
d. Topical and/or systemic antibiotic
,7. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) in the infant is which of the following?
a. Easily cured
b. Worse in humid climates
c. Associated with upper respiratory tract infections
d. Associated with allergy with a hereditary
tendency
8. What sign is one of the first to indicate overwhelming sepsis in a child with burn injuries?
A. Seizures
B. Bradycardia
C. Disorientation
D. Decreased blood pressure
9. A father calls the clinic nurse because his 2-year-old child was bitten by a black widow spider.
The nurse should advise the father to:
a. apply warm compresses.
b. carefully scrape off stinger.
c. take child to emergency department.
d. apply a thin layer of corticosteroid cream.
10. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the bite of which of the following?
a. Flea
b. Tick
c. Mosquito
11. The nurse is examining 12-month-old Amy, who was brought to the clinic for persistent
diaper rash. The nurse finds perianal inflammation with satellite lesions that cross the
inguinal folds. This is most likely caused by which of the following?
a. Impetigo
b. Candida albicans
c. Urine and feces
d. Infrequent diapering
12. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a topical agent commonly used to treat acne. Nursing
considerations with this drug include which of the following?
a. Avoid use of sunscreen agents.
b. Cosmetics with lanolin and petrolatum are preferred in acne.
c. Explain that medication should not be applied until at least 20 to 30 minutes after washing.
d. Explain that erythema and peeling are indications of toxicity.
13. Which of the following best describes a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?
a. Erythema and pain
b. Skin showing erythema followed by blister formation
, c. Destruction of all layers of skin evident with extension into subcutaneous tissue
d. Destruction injury involving underlying structures such as muscle, fascia, and bone
14. After the acute stage and during the healing process, the primary complication from burn
injury is which of the following?
a. Asphyxia
b. Shock
c. Renal shutdown
d. Infection
15. Fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) are given before débridement of a child's burn
wounds. These drugs are important to:
a. promote healing.
b. prevent infection.
c. provide pain relief.
d. limit amount of débridement that will be necessary.
16. If a teenager had the cradle cap as an infant there is still some fit cross of yellow greasy scale
on the forehead and behind the ears.
Treatment would be Ketoconazole
17. A child presents with an allergic reaction with mild erythematous patches over her neck.
What would you recommend?
topical corticosteroids
18. What effect does immobilization have on the cardiovascular
system? a.Venous stasis
b.Increased vasopressor mechanism
c.Normal distribution of blood volume
d.Increased efficiency of orthostatic neurovascular reflexes
19. What is Kyphosis? Abnormally increased lateral angulation in the convex curvature of the
thoracic spine.
Kyphosis is:
a. a humped curvature of the thoracic spine.
b. a lateral curvature of the spine.
c. an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine.
d. a lateral curvature of the cervical spine
Which term is used to describe an abnormally increased convex angulation in the curvature of
the thoracic spine?
a.Scoliosis
HEALTH
Review for
Final
1. Which of the following is an important nursing consideration when caring for a child
with impetigo contagiosa?
a. Apply topical corticosteroids to decrease inflammation.
b. Carefully remove dressings so as not to dislodge undermined skin, crusts, and debris.
c. Carefully wash hands and maintain cleanliness when caring for an infected child.
d. Examine child under a Wood lamp for possible spread of lesions.
2. Warts are caused by which of the following?
a. Bacteria
b. Fungus
c. Parasite
d. Virus
3. Ringworm, frequently found in schoolchildren, is caused by which of the following?
a. Virus
b. Fungus
c. Allergic reaction
d. Bacterial infection
4. Which of the following is the primary clinical manifestation of scabies?
a. Edema
b. Redness
c. Pruritus
d. Maceration
5. Which of the following is usually the only symptom of pediculosis capitis (head lice)?
a. Itching
b. Vesicles
c. Scalp rash
d. Localized inflammatory response
Treatment for head lice Permethrin 1
%
6. Treatment for herpes simplex virus (types 1 or 2) includes which of the following?
a. Corticosteroids
b. Oral griseofulvin
c. Oral antiviral agent
d. Topical and/or systemic antibiotic
,7. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) in the infant is which of the following?
a. Easily cured
b. Worse in humid climates
c. Associated with upper respiratory tract infections
d. Associated with allergy with a hereditary
tendency
8. What sign is one of the first to indicate overwhelming sepsis in a child with burn injuries?
A. Seizures
B. Bradycardia
C. Disorientation
D. Decreased blood pressure
9. A father calls the clinic nurse because his 2-year-old child was bitten by a black widow spider.
The nurse should advise the father to:
a. apply warm compresses.
b. carefully scrape off stinger.
c. take child to emergency department.
d. apply a thin layer of corticosteroid cream.
10. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the bite of which of the following?
a. Flea
b. Tick
c. Mosquito
11. The nurse is examining 12-month-old Amy, who was brought to the clinic for persistent
diaper rash. The nurse finds perianal inflammation with satellite lesions that cross the
inguinal folds. This is most likely caused by which of the following?
a. Impetigo
b. Candida albicans
c. Urine and feces
d. Infrequent diapering
12. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a topical agent commonly used to treat acne. Nursing
considerations with this drug include which of the following?
a. Avoid use of sunscreen agents.
b. Cosmetics with lanolin and petrolatum are preferred in acne.
c. Explain that medication should not be applied until at least 20 to 30 minutes after washing.
d. Explain that erythema and peeling are indications of toxicity.
13. Which of the following best describes a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?
a. Erythema and pain
b. Skin showing erythema followed by blister formation
, c. Destruction of all layers of skin evident with extension into subcutaneous tissue
d. Destruction injury involving underlying structures such as muscle, fascia, and bone
14. After the acute stage and during the healing process, the primary complication from burn
injury is which of the following?
a. Asphyxia
b. Shock
c. Renal shutdown
d. Infection
15. Fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) are given before débridement of a child's burn
wounds. These drugs are important to:
a. promote healing.
b. prevent infection.
c. provide pain relief.
d. limit amount of débridement that will be necessary.
16. If a teenager had the cradle cap as an infant there is still some fit cross of yellow greasy scale
on the forehead and behind the ears.
Treatment would be Ketoconazole
17. A child presents with an allergic reaction with mild erythematous patches over her neck.
What would you recommend?
topical corticosteroids
18. What effect does immobilization have on the cardiovascular
system? a.Venous stasis
b.Increased vasopressor mechanism
c.Normal distribution of blood volume
d.Increased efficiency of orthostatic neurovascular reflexes
19. What is Kyphosis? Abnormally increased lateral angulation in the convex curvature of the
thoracic spine.
Kyphosis is:
a. a humped curvature of the thoracic spine.
b. a lateral curvature of the spine.
c. an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine.
d. a lateral curvature of the cervical spine
Which term is used to describe an abnormally increased convex angulation in the curvature of
the thoracic spine?
a.Scoliosis
