Gonzaga University Nursing 652 Module 1 chapter 24 Questions and Answers Graded A+
Lymphocytes - Answers When reviewing a WBC count the primary care pediatric NP suspects a viral
infection when which WBC is elevated?
Immunization History - Answers A 2 month old infant has a staccato cough and fever. Which aspect of
the history is most important?
Which lab value is most concerning in an infant with fever and suspected bacterial infection? - Answers
a. C-reactiv protein 11.5 mg/l
b. Lymphocyte count of 8.7
c. Serum procalcitonin (Pro-CT)
d. White blood cell count (WBC)
a. C reactivity protein 11.5mg/l
A toddler is receiving longterm antibiotics to treat osteomyelitis. Which laboratory test will the primary
care pediatric nurse practitioner order to monitor response to therapy in this child? - Answers A. Blood
cultures
B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C. Serum procalcitonin (ProCT)
D. White blood count (WBC)
B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
According to recent research, which populations may have higher rates of under ID: 13348428779
immunization than others? - Answers A. Those with higher rates of Asians
B. Those with higher rates of graduate degrees
C. Those with lower rates of poverty
D. Those with lower rates of primary providers
, B. Those with higher rates of graduate degrees
The parent of a 2monthold infant is reluctant to have the baby vaccinated. What is an initial step in
responding to these concerns? - Answers A. Inform the parent that all vaccines may be given without
thimerosol.
B. Providing Vaccine Information Statements for the parent to review.
C. Question the parent's reasons for concern about immunizations. Correct
D. Remind the parent that the infant is exposed to thousands of germs each day.
D. Remind the parent that the infant is exposed to thousands of germs each day.
A parent is concerned about vaccine adverse reactions. Based on an Institute of Medicine report, what
will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tell the parent? - Answers A. Administering multiple
vaccines may trigger the development of type 1 diabetes.
B. The MMR may be linked to febrile seizures in immunocompromised children.
C. There is some risk of CNS disorders associated with the hepatitis B vaccine.
D. Vaccines containing thimerosol are linked to pervasive developmental disorders.
B. The MMR may be linked to febrile seizures in immunocompromised children.
A 2 month old infant will receive initial immunizations, and the parent asks about giving medications to
increase the infant's comfort and minimize fever. What will the pediatric nurse practitioner
recommend? - Answers A. Administering ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed
Lymphocytes - Answers When reviewing a WBC count the primary care pediatric NP suspects a viral
infection when which WBC is elevated?
Immunization History - Answers A 2 month old infant has a staccato cough and fever. Which aspect of
the history is most important?
Which lab value is most concerning in an infant with fever and suspected bacterial infection? - Answers
a. C-reactiv protein 11.5 mg/l
b. Lymphocyte count of 8.7
c. Serum procalcitonin (Pro-CT)
d. White blood cell count (WBC)
a. C reactivity protein 11.5mg/l
A toddler is receiving longterm antibiotics to treat osteomyelitis. Which laboratory test will the primary
care pediatric nurse practitioner order to monitor response to therapy in this child? - Answers A. Blood
cultures
B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C. Serum procalcitonin (ProCT)
D. White blood count (WBC)
B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
According to recent research, which populations may have higher rates of under ID: 13348428779
immunization than others? - Answers A. Those with higher rates of Asians
B. Those with higher rates of graduate degrees
C. Those with lower rates of poverty
D. Those with lower rates of primary providers
, B. Those with higher rates of graduate degrees
The parent of a 2monthold infant is reluctant to have the baby vaccinated. What is an initial step in
responding to these concerns? - Answers A. Inform the parent that all vaccines may be given without
thimerosol.
B. Providing Vaccine Information Statements for the parent to review.
C. Question the parent's reasons for concern about immunizations. Correct
D. Remind the parent that the infant is exposed to thousands of germs each day.
D. Remind the parent that the infant is exposed to thousands of germs each day.
A parent is concerned about vaccine adverse reactions. Based on an Institute of Medicine report, what
will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tell the parent? - Answers A. Administering multiple
vaccines may trigger the development of type 1 diabetes.
B. The MMR may be linked to febrile seizures in immunocompromised children.
C. There is some risk of CNS disorders associated with the hepatitis B vaccine.
D. Vaccines containing thimerosol are linked to pervasive developmental disorders.
B. The MMR may be linked to febrile seizures in immunocompromised children.
A 2 month old infant will receive initial immunizations, and the parent asks about giving medications to
increase the infant's comfort and minimize fever. What will the pediatric nurse practitioner
recommend? - Answers A. Administering ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed
