In a patient with sickle cell disease who has acute ischemic pain and swollen
hands and feet, which crisis is present?
A. Acute sequestration
B. Vaso-occlusive
C. Aplastic
D. Acute chest syndrome✔✔B
In a pediatric patient with sickle cell disease, which intervention is appropriate
for managing acute pain during an abrupt onset of vaso-occlusive crisis?
A. Provide comfort measures, such as ice pack application to the axilla.
B. Expect to administer opioid analgesics.
C. Restrict analgesics to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
D. Administer hydroxyurea (Hydrea), as prescribed.✔✔B
For a pediatric patient with impetigo on the upper lip, the nurse teaches the
patient and caregivers not to touch the wound. Which other instruction is
appropriate?
A. Rinse daily with a 10 percent chlorine bleach solution.
B. Apply topical antibiotic ointment.
C. Restrict the child from school or daycare until all the lesions have resolved.
D. Expect to administer hydroxyurea (Hydrea) while the lesions are present.For
a pediatric patient with impetigo on the upper lip, the nurse teaches the
patient and caregivers not to touch the wound. Which other instruction is
appropriate?
, A. Rinse daily with a 10 percent chlorine bleach solution.
B. Apply topical antibiotic ointment.
C. Restrict the child from school or daycare until all the lesions have resolved.
D. Expect to administer hydroxyurea (Hydrea) while the lesions are
present.✔✔B
Which strategy promotes a successful family presence during invasive
procedures and resuscitation?
A. Provide a detailed explanation of every aspect of the pediatric patient's
care.
B. Assign a team member to stay with the family.
C. Place the caregiver close to the pediatric patient.
D. Allow the family to grieve loudly while at the bedside.✔✔B
Which sign or symptom suggests meningitis in a neonate?
A. Hypothermia
B. Projectile vomiting after feeding
C. Currant-jelly stools
D. Increased hunger✔✔A
In appendicitis, pain originates in which location?
A. Periumbilical region
B. Left lower quadrant