NUR 2038 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
, 1 of 142
Term
The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother of a child
diagnosed with pediculosis (head lice). Permethrin has been
prescribed. Which statement by the mother regarding the use of
the medication
indicates a need for further teaching?
1. "I need to purchase the medication from the pharmacy."
2. "After rinsing out the medication, I need to avoid washing
my child's hair for 24 hours."
3. "I need to shampoo my child's hair, apply the medication,
and leave the medication on for 24 hours."
4. "I need to shampoo my child's hair, apply the medication,
and leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it out."
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3. "I need to shampoo
my child's hair, apply 4. "The child may return to school
the in 3 weeks but needs to go half-
medication, and leave days for the first few days."
the medication on for 24
hours."
1. Elevated C-reactive
protein 4.Moderate to severe intellectual
2. Elevated antistreptolysin disability and linkage to an extra
O titer chromosome 21, group G
4.Presence of group A beta-
hemolytic strep
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2 of 142
,Term
A child with cerebral palsy is in a management program to achieve
maximum potential for locomotion, self-care, and socialization in
school. The nurse works with the child to meet these goals by
performing which action?
1. Placing the child on a wheeled scooter board
2. Removing ankle-foot orthoses and braces once the child arrives
at school
3. Keeping the child in a special education classroom with
other children with similar disabilities
4. Placing the child in the supine position with a 30-degree
elevation of the head of the bed to facilitate feeding
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4.Ask the child to sit down and lean
forward, and apply pressure to 2. Aortic stenosis (AS).
the nose.
1. Placing the child
4.Place the infant in a knee-chest
on a wheeled scooter position.
board
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3 of 142
Term
A child is suspected of suffering from intussusception. The
nurse should be alert to which clinical manifestation of this
condition? 1.Tender, distended abdomen
2. Presence of fecal incontinence
, 3. Incomplete development of the anus
4. Infrequent and difficult passage of dry stools
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1. Tender, distended abdomen 1.Elevated
antistreptolysin O titer
1. The child is 18 months old. 1.
Hypokalemia (digoxin toxicity)
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4 of 142
Term
A child is diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease. The nurse is
teaching the parents about the cause of the disease. Which
statement, if made by the parent, supports that teaching was
successful?
1. "Special cells are not present in the rectum, which caused
the disease."
2. "The protein part of wheat, barley, rye, and oats is not being
digested fully."
3. "The disease occurs from increased bowel motility that leads
to spasm and pain."
4. "The disease occurs because of inability to tolerate sugar found in
dairy products."
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WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
, 1 of 142
Term
The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother of a child
diagnosed with pediculosis (head lice). Permethrin has been
prescribed. Which statement by the mother regarding the use of
the medication
indicates a need for further teaching?
1. "I need to purchase the medication from the pharmacy."
2. "After rinsing out the medication, I need to avoid washing
my child's hair for 24 hours."
3. "I need to shampoo my child's hair, apply the medication,
and leave the medication on for 24 hours."
4. "I need to shampoo my child's hair, apply the medication,
and leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it out."
Give this one a try later!
3. "I need to shampoo
my child's hair, apply 4. "The child may return to school
the in 3 weeks but needs to go half-
medication, and leave days for the first few days."
the medication on for 24
hours."
1. Elevated C-reactive
protein 4.Moderate to severe intellectual
2. Elevated antistreptolysin disability and linkage to an extra
O titer chromosome 21, group G
4.Presence of group A beta-
hemolytic strep
Don't know?
2 of 142
,Term
A child with cerebral palsy is in a management program to achieve
maximum potential for locomotion, self-care, and socialization in
school. The nurse works with the child to meet these goals by
performing which action?
1. Placing the child on a wheeled scooter board
2. Removing ankle-foot orthoses and braces once the child arrives
at school
3. Keeping the child in a special education classroom with
other children with similar disabilities
4. Placing the child in the supine position with a 30-degree
elevation of the head of the bed to facilitate feeding
Give this one a try later!
4.Ask the child to sit down and lean
forward, and apply pressure to 2. Aortic stenosis (AS).
the nose.
1. Placing the child
4.Place the infant in a knee-chest
on a wheeled scooter position.
board
Don't know?
3 of 142
Term
A child is suspected of suffering from intussusception. The
nurse should be alert to which clinical manifestation of this
condition? 1.Tender, distended abdomen
2. Presence of fecal incontinence
, 3. Incomplete development of the anus
4. Infrequent and difficult passage of dry stools
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1. Tender, distended abdomen 1.Elevated
antistreptolysin O titer
1. The child is 18 months old. 1.
Hypokalemia (digoxin toxicity)
Don't know?
4 of 142
Term
A child is diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease. The nurse is
teaching the parents about the cause of the disease. Which
statement, if made by the parent, supports that teaching was
successful?
1. "Special cells are not present in the rectum, which caused
the disease."
2. "The protein part of wheat, barley, rye, and oats is not being
digested fully."
3. "The disease occurs from increased bowel motility that leads
to spasm and pain."
4. "The disease occurs because of inability to tolerate sugar found in
dairy products."
Give this one a try later!
