Chapter 39- Child With a Communicable Disease Exam Review Update 2023

Chapter 39- Child With a Communicable Disease Exam Review Update 2023 When evaluating a pediatric patient's laboratory data, the nurse knows that, which blood cell component seeks out and destroys organisms that might cause disease? 1)Antibodies 2)T lymphocytes 3)Antigens 4)Neutrophils - ANS-T lymphocytes When conducting a child's physical assessment, the pediatric nurse recognizes that the child's "slapped cheek" facial rash is associated with which virus? 1)Epstein-Barr 2)Fifth disease 3)Varicella-zoster 4)Hepatitis A - ANS-Fifth disease The pediatric nurse concludes parent teaching about children and influenza by asking: "How long does the incubation period for influenza last?" Which response by the parent indicates appropriate understanding? 1)3 to 6 days 2)1 to 2 days 3)1 to 3 days 4)4 to 6 days - ANS-1 to 3 days A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic to have a second diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine. The infant's mother states that the infant has had a runny nose for the last 2 days but no fever. Prior to administering the infant's immunization, which question from the nurse to the mother is the most appropriate? 1)"Weren't you aware that your baby can't get immunizations when experiencing a runny nose?" 2)"Did your baby have any reaction following the first DTaP?" 3)"Did you bring your baby's immunization record with you today?" 4)"Did you remember to premedicate your infant with steroids?" - ANSAn adolescent patient has blood drawn by the clinic nurse for laboratory studies confirming an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. The clinic nurse is teaching the adolescent and parents about the appropriate treatment. Along with rest and acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pharyngitis, which other point does the nurse include in the educational session? 1)Tepid baths three times a day 2)Oral care and the use of mouthwash 3)An extended absence from contact sports 4)Frequent follow-up clinic appointments - ANS-An extended absence from contact sports A new mother brings her infant to the clinic for a 1-month checkup. The mother confides that she has heard many concerns expressed by other parents about immunizations and is not sure that she wants her baby to receive any immunizations. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?...