NURS 318 - Focus on Child Health Exam

NURS 318 - Focus on Child Health Exam. An HIV-positive woman delivers an infant. The pediatrician prescribes testing for the newborn, and the nurse prepares for which action? A. Ask the laboratory to perform virologic testing Correct B. Obtain blood from the umbilical cord to send to the laboratory C. Perform a heelstick to obtain a specimen for a Western blot assay D. Perform a fingerstick to obtain a specimen for an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Rationale: Traditional HIV antibody measurement by ELISA or Western-blot assay is not accurate in infants younger than 18 months because of the persistence of maternal antibodies. Because of the potential for maternal contamination during delivery, umbilical cord blood should not be used for testing. HIV-exposed infants should undergo virologic testing within 48 hours of birth and follow-up testing, depending on the initial results. Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, newborn infant exposed to HIV. Recalling that the ELISA and Western blot assay are not accurate in an infant younger than 18 months will assist you in eliminating these options. Next eliminate the option involving cord blood, knowing that such blood could be contaminated. Review: tests for HIV in newborn Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying Client Needs: Physiological Integrity Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation Content Area: Child Health—Infectious Diseases Giddens Concepts: Immunity, Infection HESI Concepts: Immunity, Infection Awarded 98.0 points out of 98.0 possible points. 2. 2.ID: 10 A nurse providing home care instructions to a mother of a HIV-positive child discusses measures to prevent transmission of the virus. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further instruction? A. “I won’t let my children share toothbrushes.” B. “I’ll wash up blood spills with soap and hot water and allow them to air dry.” Correct C. “I’ll wash my hands with soap and water if I touch any blood from my child.” D. “I’ll rinse bloodstained clothing with hydrogen peroxide and then wash it as usual.” Rationale: The correct method of cleaning up blood spills is to wash the area with soap and water, rinse with bleach, and let the area air dry. The remaining statements by the mother reflect correct measures to prevent transmission of the virus. Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, transmission of HIV virus. Note the strategic words “need for further instruction,” which indicates a negative event query and the need to select the incorrect statement. Recalling that blood spills must be cleaned with a 1:10 bleach/water solution will direct you to the correct option. Review: home care measures for HIV Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning Content Area: Child Health—Infectious Diseases Giddens Concepts: Client Education, Infection HESI Concepts: Infection, Teaching and Learning/Patient Education Awarded 98.0 points out of 98.0 possible points. 3. 3.ID: 07 A child has been in the hospital for several days for treatment of severe vomiting related to his HIV-positive status. Which assessment finding is the best indication that the child’s condition is improving? A. No lesions in the mouth and throat B. Weight increase of 1 lb (0.45 kg) over 3 days Correct C. Temperature change from 100.2° F to 99.2° F (37.3°C) D. Capillary refill slowing from 2 seconds to 3 seconds Rationale: Vomiting results in fluid volume deficit. The most accurate method of evaluating fluid volume increase (the desired outcome) is weight. A temperature decrease is not reflective of fluid volume increase. Increasing capillary refill time is indicative of a fluid volume decrease, not an increase. The absence of mouth ulcers would allow the child to drink without pain but does not reflect a fluid volume increase.