QUIZ 2- RICCI WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The nurse is teaching the mother of a toddler about burn prevention. Which response by
the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "We will leave fireworks displays to the professionals."
B) "I will set our water heater at 130 degrees."
C) "All sleepwear should be flame retardant."
D) "The handles of pots on the stove should face inward." - Correct Answers -B
The nurse is providing parental teaching about home care for an 8-year-old boy with
widespread sunburn on his back and shoulders. Which of the following responses
indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Cool compresses may help cool the burn."
B) "He should manually peel off any flaking skin."
C) "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are helpful."
D) "He should avoid hot showers or baths for a couple of days." - Correct Answers -B
The nurse is providing care for a 14-year-old girl with severe acne. The girl expresses
sadness and distress about her appearance. Which response by the nurse would be
most appropriate?
A) "Are you using your medicine every day?"
B) "Your condition will most likely improve in a year or two."
C) "Many people feel this way; I know someone who can help."
D) "If you have any scarring, you can undergo dermabrasion." - Correct Answers -C
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a 9-month-old baby with a flat,
discolored area on the skin. The nurse documents this as which of the following?
A) Papule
B) Macule
C) Vesicle
D) Scaling - Correct Answers –B
A child has a tracheal tube in place and will be receiving medications via this tube.
Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to be administered in this
manner? Select all answers that apply.
A) Lidocaine
B) Adenosine
C) Atropine
D) Dopamine
E) Epinephrine
, F) Naloxone - Correct Answers -A, C, E, F
A group of students are reviewing information about respiratory arrest in children. The
students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which of the
following as a common cause involving the upper airway? Select all answers that apply.
A) Croup
B) Asthma
C) Pertussis
D) Epiglottitis
E) Pneumothorax - Correct Answers -A, D
The nurse is preparing the plan of care for a child experiencing respiratory distress.
Which of the following would be the priority?
A) Providing supplemental oxygen
B) Monitoring for changes in status
C) Assisting ventilation
D) Maintaining a patent airway - Correct Answers -D
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old in Buck traction. When conducting a skin examination
for signs of pressure ulcers, the nurse pays particular attention to which area?
A) Sacral area
B) Hip area
C) Occiput
D) Upper arm - Correct Answers -C
A 6-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with burns. The nurse notes
carbonaceous sputum. Which of the following would be the priority?
A) Determining the burn depth
B) Eliciting a description of the burn
C) Estimating burn extent
D) Ensuring a patent airway - Correct Answers -D
A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl who received an electrical burn. The nurse would
anticipate preparing the girl for which diagnostic tests as ordered?
A) Pulse oximetry
B) Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
C) Xenon ventilation-perfusion scanning
D) Electrocardiographic monitoring - Correct Answers -D
The nurse is caring for an infant with candidal diaper rash. Which topical agent would
the nurse expect the physician to order?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Antifungals
C) Antibiotics
D) Retinoids - Correct Answers -B
SOLUTIONS
The nurse is teaching the mother of a toddler about burn prevention. Which response by
the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "We will leave fireworks displays to the professionals."
B) "I will set our water heater at 130 degrees."
C) "All sleepwear should be flame retardant."
D) "The handles of pots on the stove should face inward." - Correct Answers -B
The nurse is providing parental teaching about home care for an 8-year-old boy with
widespread sunburn on his back and shoulders. Which of the following responses
indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Cool compresses may help cool the burn."
B) "He should manually peel off any flaking skin."
C) "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are helpful."
D) "He should avoid hot showers or baths for a couple of days." - Correct Answers -B
The nurse is providing care for a 14-year-old girl with severe acne. The girl expresses
sadness and distress about her appearance. Which response by the nurse would be
most appropriate?
A) "Are you using your medicine every day?"
B) "Your condition will most likely improve in a year or two."
C) "Many people feel this way; I know someone who can help."
D) "If you have any scarring, you can undergo dermabrasion." - Correct Answers -C
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a 9-month-old baby with a flat,
discolored area on the skin. The nurse documents this as which of the following?
A) Papule
B) Macule
C) Vesicle
D) Scaling - Correct Answers –B
A child has a tracheal tube in place and will be receiving medications via this tube.
Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to be administered in this
manner? Select all answers that apply.
A) Lidocaine
B) Adenosine
C) Atropine
D) Dopamine
E) Epinephrine
, F) Naloxone - Correct Answers -A, C, E, F
A group of students are reviewing information about respiratory arrest in children. The
students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which of the
following as a common cause involving the upper airway? Select all answers that apply.
A) Croup
B) Asthma
C) Pertussis
D) Epiglottitis
E) Pneumothorax - Correct Answers -A, D
The nurse is preparing the plan of care for a child experiencing respiratory distress.
Which of the following would be the priority?
A) Providing supplemental oxygen
B) Monitoring for changes in status
C) Assisting ventilation
D) Maintaining a patent airway - Correct Answers -D
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old in Buck traction. When conducting a skin examination
for signs of pressure ulcers, the nurse pays particular attention to which area?
A) Sacral area
B) Hip area
C) Occiput
D) Upper arm - Correct Answers -C
A 6-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with burns. The nurse notes
carbonaceous sputum. Which of the following would be the priority?
A) Determining the burn depth
B) Eliciting a description of the burn
C) Estimating burn extent
D) Ensuring a patent airway - Correct Answers -D
A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl who received an electrical burn. The nurse would
anticipate preparing the girl for which diagnostic tests as ordered?
A) Pulse oximetry
B) Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
C) Xenon ventilation-perfusion scanning
D) Electrocardiographic monitoring - Correct Answers -D
The nurse is caring for an infant with candidal diaper rash. Which topical agent would
the nurse expect the physician to order?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Antifungals
C) Antibiotics
D) Retinoids - Correct Answers -B
