NUR 257 Exam 2 - Questions & Detailed Solutions
What is a pancreatic enzyme used for? Correct Ans - - prevent
pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients
- should be taken with each meal and snack given
Ear drop administration Correct Ans - - 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna
down and back
- 3 and up: pull pinna up and back
Asthma medication Correct Ans - - takes 10-15 minutes to
complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery
status asthmaticus Correct Ans - - life-threatening episode of
airway obstruction that's unresponsive to common treatment
eczema corticosteroid application Correct Ans - - be sure to have
the correct height and weight, to make sure that it is a safe dose for the
patient
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) Correct Ans - -intense itching,
small, red bumps on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
eczema (atopic dermatitis) Correct Ans - - inflammatory skin
disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
acne Correct Ans - - most common skin condition during
adolescence
- risk factors: genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to
grease, diet (high glycemic index food and dairy)
Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19) Correct Ans - - Child with a fever
and "slapped cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
, Measles precautions Correct Ans - - airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
Measles (Rubeola) Correct Ans - - Koplik's spots are associated
with this disease and appear 2 days before rash
- red rash stars at face and moves down, along with a spiked fever
- mild fever coryza, conjunctivitis, fatigue, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore
throat. - conjunctivitis
measles (rubella) Correct Ans - - German Measles, rash that starts
on face, 3 day measles
-Often more mild and often undetected
- cannot get vaccine if you are pregnant
pertussis (whooping cough) Correct Ans - - an airborne bacterial
infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
varicella Correct Ans - - spread through direct contact, droplet, and
contaminated objects
- 1 to 2 days before rash: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache
conjunctivitis (pink eye) Correct Ans - - red/ pink in sclera,
swelling of conjunctiva, tearing, purulent drainage, crusty
bacterial conjunctivitis Correct Ans - - starts in on one eye and
usually spreads to both eyes heavy discharge and lash crusting
- requires an antibiotic
viral conjunctivitis Correct Ans - - after a viral infection
- resolves on own 7-14 days
allergic conjunctivitis Correct Ans - - Inflammation of the
conjunctiva due to a reaction from allergy
- clears with allergy medication
HIV/AIDS Correct Ans - - a viral infection that affects the immune
system and can lead to organ dysfunction
What is a pancreatic enzyme used for? Correct Ans - - prevent
pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients
- should be taken with each meal and snack given
Ear drop administration Correct Ans - - 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna
down and back
- 3 and up: pull pinna up and back
Asthma medication Correct Ans - - takes 10-15 minutes to
complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery
status asthmaticus Correct Ans - - life-threatening episode of
airway obstruction that's unresponsive to common treatment
eczema corticosteroid application Correct Ans - - be sure to have
the correct height and weight, to make sure that it is a safe dose for the
patient
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) Correct Ans - -intense itching,
small, red bumps on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
eczema (atopic dermatitis) Correct Ans - - inflammatory skin
disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
acne Correct Ans - - most common skin condition during
adolescence
- risk factors: genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to
grease, diet (high glycemic index food and dairy)
Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19) Correct Ans - - Child with a fever
and "slapped cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
, Measles precautions Correct Ans - - airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
Measles (Rubeola) Correct Ans - - Koplik's spots are associated
with this disease and appear 2 days before rash
- red rash stars at face and moves down, along with a spiked fever
- mild fever coryza, conjunctivitis, fatigue, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore
throat. - conjunctivitis
measles (rubella) Correct Ans - - German Measles, rash that starts
on face, 3 day measles
-Often more mild and often undetected
- cannot get vaccine if you are pregnant
pertussis (whooping cough) Correct Ans - - an airborne bacterial
infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
varicella Correct Ans - - spread through direct contact, droplet, and
contaminated objects
- 1 to 2 days before rash: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache
conjunctivitis (pink eye) Correct Ans - - red/ pink in sclera,
swelling of conjunctiva, tearing, purulent drainage, crusty
bacterial conjunctivitis Correct Ans - - starts in on one eye and
usually spreads to both eyes heavy discharge and lash crusting
- requires an antibiotic
viral conjunctivitis Correct Ans - - after a viral infection
- resolves on own 7-14 days
allergic conjunctivitis Correct Ans - - Inflammation of the
conjunctiva due to a reaction from allergy
- clears with allergy medication
HIV/AIDS Correct Ans - - a viral infection that affects the immune
system and can lead to organ dysfunction
