NUR 340 QUIZZES EXAM #3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is preparing a child for possible alopecia from chemotherapy. Which of the
following should be included? - ANSWER-When hair re-grows, it may have a slightly
different color or texture.
Hair lost from chemotherapy usually regrows within 3-6 months after the therapy is
stopped. Sunlight exposure would increase circulation to the scalp and hasten
alopecia. Hats, scarves, and wigs are all acceptable depending on the patient's
preference. Patients and families should be told that when hair regrows it is usually,
darker and thicker than before.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has
undergone unilateral enucleation for retinoblastoma. Which of the following would be
the most important topic for discussion? - ANSWER-Tactics to protect the child's
remaining eye from injury.
The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Disease (SCID). The child is scheduled for discharge soon. Which of the following
instructions should be given priority when teaching the parents? - ANSWER-The
child must remain inside the sterile environment at all times.
Children with SCID have no immune response and must maintain a sterile
environment at all times.
The school nurse is counseling a group of teachers regarding a new student who is
HIV positive. Which of the following instructions should be included? - ANSWER-
Universal precautions should be practiced with every student in the school.
An 8 year old child has been diagnosed to have iron deficiency anemia. Which of the
following activities is most appropriate for the child to decrease oxygen demands on
the body? - ANSWER-Reading a book
When giving an iron preparation to an 11 month old, which nursing intervention is
most important? - ANSWER-Always give the iron preparation behind the teeth.
Oral iron preparations produce staining if they come in contact with the teeth. They
therefore should always be administered behind the teeth. Iron is best absorbed in
an acidic environment and should be given on an empty stomach. It should never be
mixed with milk or formula as it will bind with the calcium and reduce absorption.
The nurse is caring for a 16 year old female recently admitted with vaso-occlusive
sickle cell crisis. She complains of weakness and fatigue. Assessment reveals a
fever of 100 degrees F and right upper quadrant abdominal pain with palpation.
Which of the following should the nurse emphasize when providing care to this
patient? - ANSWER-Drinking large amounts of fluids
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is preparing a child for possible alopecia from chemotherapy. Which of the
following should be included? - ANSWER-When hair re-grows, it may have a slightly
different color or texture.
Hair lost from chemotherapy usually regrows within 3-6 months after the therapy is
stopped. Sunlight exposure would increase circulation to the scalp and hasten
alopecia. Hats, scarves, and wigs are all acceptable depending on the patient's
preference. Patients and families should be told that when hair regrows it is usually,
darker and thicker than before.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has
undergone unilateral enucleation for retinoblastoma. Which of the following would be
the most important topic for discussion? - ANSWER-Tactics to protect the child's
remaining eye from injury.
The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Disease (SCID). The child is scheduled for discharge soon. Which of the following
instructions should be given priority when teaching the parents? - ANSWER-The
child must remain inside the sterile environment at all times.
Children with SCID have no immune response and must maintain a sterile
environment at all times.
The school nurse is counseling a group of teachers regarding a new student who is
HIV positive. Which of the following instructions should be included? - ANSWER-
Universal precautions should be practiced with every student in the school.
An 8 year old child has been diagnosed to have iron deficiency anemia. Which of the
following activities is most appropriate for the child to decrease oxygen demands on
the body? - ANSWER-Reading a book
When giving an iron preparation to an 11 month old, which nursing intervention is
most important? - ANSWER-Always give the iron preparation behind the teeth.
Oral iron preparations produce staining if they come in contact with the teeth. They
therefore should always be administered behind the teeth. Iron is best absorbed in
an acidic environment and should be given on an empty stomach. It should never be
mixed with milk or formula as it will bind with the calcium and reduce absorption.
The nurse is caring for a 16 year old female recently admitted with vaso-occlusive
sickle cell crisis. She complains of weakness and fatigue. Assessment reveals a
fever of 100 degrees F and right upper quadrant abdominal pain with palpation.
Which of the following should the nurse emphasize when providing care to this
patient? - ANSWER-Drinking large amounts of fluids
