NURS 3444 (Peds) EXAM 3 Review
Questions Solved Correctly.
The parents of a child ask the nurse, "Why are infants and young children so prone to getting infections?"
What is the best response by the nurse?
A) The immune system of infants and young children is weaker than that of adults. The system matures
as the child ages."
B) "It is really unclear why infants and children get infections more than adults."
C) "Infants and young children probably get infections more than adults because they aren't aware of
how to prevent infection."
D) "Phagocytosis in the infant and young child is overactive, allowing infections to occur." - Answer A)
The immune system of infants and young children is weaker than that of adults. The system matures as
the child ages."
The nurse is caring for a child who has a depressed immune system due to chemotherapy treatments.
The child is due for scheduled immunizations according to CDC recommendations. The nurse must
ensure that the child does not receive which type of immunization?
A) live vaccine
B) killed vaccine
C) inactivated vaccine
D) any vaccine - Answer A) live vaccine
A child allergic to insect stings presents to the school nurse stating,
"A bee stung me on the playground." Which action by the nurse is priority?
A) Notify the client's caregivers and primary health care provider
B) Assess the client's airway and breathing rate
C) Administer epinephrine subcutaneously to the client
, D) Locate the stinger and remove it with tweezers - Answer B) Assess the client's airway and breathing
rate
Which of the following is not a manifestation of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
A) Jaundice
B) Eczema
C) Recurrent infections
D) Increased bleeding - Answer A) Jaundice
The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous immune globulin to child with Wiskott-Aldrich
syndrome (WAS). What consideration(s) should the nurse take into account while administering this
therapy? Select all that apply.
A) Do not mix with other IV medications or fluids.
B) Have epinephrine available.
C) Prepare for the possibility of administering antipyretics and antihistamines.
D) Notify the health care provider of muscle weakness.
E) Avoid St. John's wort. - Answer A) Do not mix with other IV medications or fluids.
B) Have epinephrine available.
C) Prepare for the possibility of administering antipyretics and antihistamines.
The adoptive parents of a child who is 7 years old and HIV positive are concerned about telling their child
about his condition. What information can be provided by the nurse?
A) The child should not have information about his health provided at this age.
B) Children at this age should have full disclosure of their condition.
C) When providing health information to a child of this age it should be simplistic and at the child's level
of understanding.
Questions Solved Correctly.
The parents of a child ask the nurse, "Why are infants and young children so prone to getting infections?"
What is the best response by the nurse?
A) The immune system of infants and young children is weaker than that of adults. The system matures
as the child ages."
B) "It is really unclear why infants and children get infections more than adults."
C) "Infants and young children probably get infections more than adults because they aren't aware of
how to prevent infection."
D) "Phagocytosis in the infant and young child is overactive, allowing infections to occur." - Answer A)
The immune system of infants and young children is weaker than that of adults. The system matures as
the child ages."
The nurse is caring for a child who has a depressed immune system due to chemotherapy treatments.
The child is due for scheduled immunizations according to CDC recommendations. The nurse must
ensure that the child does not receive which type of immunization?
A) live vaccine
B) killed vaccine
C) inactivated vaccine
D) any vaccine - Answer A) live vaccine
A child allergic to insect stings presents to the school nurse stating,
"A bee stung me on the playground." Which action by the nurse is priority?
A) Notify the client's caregivers and primary health care provider
B) Assess the client's airway and breathing rate
C) Administer epinephrine subcutaneously to the client
, D) Locate the stinger and remove it with tweezers - Answer B) Assess the client's airway and breathing
rate
Which of the following is not a manifestation of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
A) Jaundice
B) Eczema
C) Recurrent infections
D) Increased bleeding - Answer A) Jaundice
The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous immune globulin to child with Wiskott-Aldrich
syndrome (WAS). What consideration(s) should the nurse take into account while administering this
therapy? Select all that apply.
A) Do not mix with other IV medications or fluids.
B) Have epinephrine available.
C) Prepare for the possibility of administering antipyretics and antihistamines.
D) Notify the health care provider of muscle weakness.
E) Avoid St. John's wort. - Answer A) Do not mix with other IV medications or fluids.
B) Have epinephrine available.
C) Prepare for the possibility of administering antipyretics and antihistamines.
The adoptive parents of a child who is 7 years old and HIV positive are concerned about telling their child
about his condition. What information can be provided by the nurse?
A) The child should not have information about his health provided at this age.
B) Children at this age should have full disclosure of their condition.
C) When providing health information to a child of this age it should be simplistic and at the child's level
of understanding.
