Pediatric growth and development/Nutrition/Vaccinations NCLEX style Questions & Answers A+ Review 2023

Pediatric growth and development/Nutrition/Vaccinations NCLEX style Questions & Answers A+ Review 2023 A nurse is assessing a 4 year old client who complains of ear pain. The nurse sees that the child's tympanic membrane is bright red and bulging. What does the nurse think is occurring? A) Otitis media B) Parasites C) A toy has been shoved inside the ear canal repeatedly causing bruising D) Spinal fluid has leaked into the ear canal causing irritation - Correct Answer-A) Otitis media A one year old child comes into the walkin clinic for a routine vaccination appointment. Which of these disease processes would be contraindicated for the MMR vaccination? A) Cerebral palsy B) Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) C) Sickle cell anemia D) Otitis media - Correct Answer-C) Sickle cell anemia A mother comes into a walk in clinic because she is concerned that her 6 month old child is not able to crawl yet. What is the best response by the nurse? A) Your child must have congenital hip dysplasia. We must get him to a specialist STAT. B) I understand that you are concerned about your child's ability to meet appropriate milestones. At this age it is normal that she isn't crawling around yet, this does not occur until around 8 months. C) Your baby is broken. Call 911 and I will start chest compressions. D) You're a helicopter parent. Stop worrying, it's fine! - Correct Answer-B) A nurse is providing education to a group of new parents on mercury poisoning. What foods should the nurse state contain mercury and could cause mercury poisoning in children? Select All That Apply A) Shellfish B) Shark C) Swordfish D) White tuna E) Canned chicken - Correct Answer-A, B, C, D A 24 month old comes into the clinic to get his first flu vaccination. The nurse notices what food allergy in the patient's chart that would make this vaccine contraindicated? Continues...