NUR 257 Exam 2 | Questions with 100% Verified Answers |
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: What is a pancreatic enzyme used for?
Answer: - prevent pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients
- should be taken with each meal and snack given
Question: Ear drop administration
Answer: - 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna down and back
- 3 and up: pull pinna up and back
Question: Asthma medication
Answer: - takes 10-15 minutes to complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery
Question: status asthmaticus
Answer: - life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that's unresponsive to common
treatment
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Answer: - inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
Question: acne
Answer: - most common skin condition during adolescence
- risk factors: genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to grease, diet (high
glycemic index food and dairy)
Question: 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)
Question: Measles precautions
Answer: - airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
, Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: pertussis (whooping cough)
Answer: - an airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
Question: varicella
Answer: - spread through direct contact, droplet, and contaminated objects
- 1 to 2 days before rash: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache
Question: conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Answer: - red/ pink in sclera, swelling of conjunctiva, tearing, purulent drainage, crusty
Question: bacterial conjunctivitis
Answer: - starts in on one eye and usually spreads to both eyes heavy discharge and lash
crusting
- requires an antibiotic
Question: viral conjunctivitis
Answer: - after a viral infection
- resolves on own 7-14 days
Question: allergic conjunctivitis
Answer: - Inflammation of the conjunctiva due to a reaction from allergy
- clears with allergy medication
Question: HIV/AIDS
Answer: - a viral infection that affects the immune system and can lead to organ dysfunction
- can pass to infants through breast milk
Question: Post-op care tonsillectomy
Answer: - elevate head of bead to reduce the risk of aspiration
- ensure gag reflex is intact before offering fluid
Question: tonsillectomy hemorrhage complications
Answer: - frequent swallowing, clearing throat, restless, red emesis, tachycardia, pallor
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: What is a pancreatic enzyme used for?
Answer: - prevent pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients
- should be taken with each meal and snack given
Question: Ear drop administration
Answer: - 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna down and back
- 3 and up: pull pinna up and back
Question: Asthma medication
Answer: - takes 10-15 minutes to complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery
Question: status asthmaticus
Answer: - life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that's unresponsive to common
treatment
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Answer: - inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
Question: acne
Answer: - most common skin condition during adolescence
- risk factors: genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to grease, diet (high
glycemic index food and dairy)
Question: 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)
Question: Measles precautions
Answer: - airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
, Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: pertussis (whooping cough)
Answer: - an airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years.
- highly contagious through droplet infection
- Dtap vaccine
Question: varicella
Answer: - spread through direct contact, droplet, and contaminated objects
- 1 to 2 days before rash: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache
Question: conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Answer: - red/ pink in sclera, swelling of conjunctiva, tearing, purulent drainage, crusty
Question: bacterial conjunctivitis
Answer: - starts in on one eye and usually spreads to both eyes heavy discharge and lash
crusting
- requires an antibiotic
Question: viral conjunctivitis
Answer: - after a viral infection
- resolves on own 7-14 days
Question: allergic conjunctivitis
Answer: - Inflammation of the conjunctiva due to a reaction from allergy
- clears with allergy medication
Question: HIV/AIDS
Answer: - a viral infection that affects the immune system and can lead to organ dysfunction
- can pass to infants through breast milk
Question: Post-op care tonsillectomy
Answer: - elevate head of bead to reduce the risk of aspiration
- ensure gag reflex is intact before offering fluid
Question: tonsillectomy hemorrhage complications
Answer: - frequent swallowing, clearing throat, restless, red emesis, tachycardia, pallor
