NUR 257 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
What is the primary function and timing for administering a pancreatic enzyme?
✔✔ It treats pancreatic insufficiency commonly seen in cystic fibrosis patients
and must be taken with every meal and snack.
How do you properly position the ear when administering ear drops based on age?
✔✔ For children under three, gently pull the outer ear down and back; for
anyone aged three and older, pull the outer ear up and back.
What are the expected side effects and duration of a fast-acting asthma treatment?
✔✔ The medication typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to administer fully and
can cause side effects like an elevated heart rate, nervousness, and a jittery
feeling.
What defines status asthmaticus? ✔✔ It is a severe, life-threatening asthma
attack causing extreme airway constriction that fails to improve with
standard emergency treatments.
eczema corticosteroid application -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔-intense itching, small, red bumps
on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
eczema (atopic dermatitis) -ANSWER ✔✔- inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
acne -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔- Child with a fever and "slapped
cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
Measles precautions -ANSWER ✔✔- airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
Measles (Rubeola) -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔- an airborne bacterial infection that
affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
What is the primary function and timing for administering a pancreatic enzyme?
✔✔ It treats pancreatic insufficiency commonly seen in cystic fibrosis patients
and must be taken with every meal and snack.
How do you properly position the ear when administering ear drops based on age?
✔✔ For children under three, gently pull the outer ear down and back; for
anyone aged three and older, pull the outer ear up and back.
What are the expected side effects and duration of a fast-acting asthma treatment?
✔✔ The medication typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to administer fully and
can cause side effects like an elevated heart rate, nervousness, and a jittery
feeling.
What defines status asthmaticus? ✔✔ It is a severe, life-threatening asthma
attack causing extreme airway constriction that fails to improve with
standard emergency treatments.
eczema corticosteroid application -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔-intense itching, small, red bumps
on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
eczema (atopic dermatitis) -ANSWER ✔✔- inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
acne -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔- Child with a fever and "slapped
cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
Measles precautions -ANSWER ✔✔- airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
Measles (Rubeola) -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔- 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) -ANSWER ✔✔- an airborne bacterial infection that
affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
