NU 435 EXAM 2 Practice Questions
with Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2025.
What is described as the time interval between early manifestations of a disease and the overt
clinical syndrome?
a. Incubation period
b. Prodromal period
c. Desquamation period
d. Period of communicability - Answer B
The prodromal period is defined as the symptoms that occur between early manifestations of
the disease and overt clinical symptoms. The incubation period is the time from exposure to the
appearance of the first symptom. The desquamation period refers to the shedding of skin when
applicable for a syndrome or disorder. The period of communicability describes the period when
the child is infectious.
Vitamin A supplementation may be recommended for the young child who has which disease?
a. Mumps
b. Rubella
c. Measles (rubeola)
d. Erythema infectiosum - Answer C
Evidence shows vitamin A decreases morbidity and mortality in measles. Mumps is treated with
analgesics for pain and antipyretics for fever. Rubella is treated similarly to mumps. Erythema
infectiosum is treated similarly to mumps and rubella.
Which is the causative agent of scarlet fever?
•
a. Enteroviruses
b. Corynebacterium organisms
c. Scarlet fever virus
, a. Standard precautions are sufficient
b. Airborne with isolation room
c. Contact precautions
d. Droplet precautions - Answer B
When a pediatric patient is suspected of having chicken pox(varicella), airborne precautions
should be taken and the patient placed in an isolation room. Standard, contact and droplet
precautions are not sufficient to mitigate the potential spread of this viral infection.
A group of nurses are reviewing potential health environmental for the spread of nosocomial
infections in the hospital. Which equipment should the nurse include as having a high risk
potential for transmission? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stethoscope
b. Computer keyboard
c. Disposable tongue blade
d. Nurse's station desktop
e. Oral temperature probe - Answer A, B, D
Any piece of equipment in the hospital setting which can be shared by healthcare personnel has
a high risk potential for the transmission of noscomial infections. A stethoscope, computer
keyboard and the nurse's station desktop are examples of shared touch items. A disposable
tongue blade and an oral temperature probe are single use items.
Which statement explains the importance of play in toddlers? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
A. Toddlers have imaginations and fantasies
B. Toddlers prefer to play beside other children
C. Toddlers like to pretend and play different roles
D. Toddlers prefer to stay close to parents while playing
E. Toddlers should watch television to expand their vocabulary - Answer B & D
with Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2025.
What is described as the time interval between early manifestations of a disease and the overt
clinical syndrome?
a. Incubation period
b. Prodromal period
c. Desquamation period
d. Period of communicability - Answer B
The prodromal period is defined as the symptoms that occur between early manifestations of
the disease and overt clinical symptoms. The incubation period is the time from exposure to the
appearance of the first symptom. The desquamation period refers to the shedding of skin when
applicable for a syndrome or disorder. The period of communicability describes the period when
the child is infectious.
Vitamin A supplementation may be recommended for the young child who has which disease?
a. Mumps
b. Rubella
c. Measles (rubeola)
d. Erythema infectiosum - Answer C
Evidence shows vitamin A decreases morbidity and mortality in measles. Mumps is treated with
analgesics for pain and antipyretics for fever. Rubella is treated similarly to mumps. Erythema
infectiosum is treated similarly to mumps and rubella.
Which is the causative agent of scarlet fever?
•
a. Enteroviruses
b. Corynebacterium organisms
c. Scarlet fever virus
, a. Standard precautions are sufficient
b. Airborne with isolation room
c. Contact precautions
d. Droplet precautions - Answer B
When a pediatric patient is suspected of having chicken pox(varicella), airborne precautions
should be taken and the patient placed in an isolation room. Standard, contact and droplet
precautions are not sufficient to mitigate the potential spread of this viral infection.
A group of nurses are reviewing potential health environmental for the spread of nosocomial
infections in the hospital. Which equipment should the nurse include as having a high risk
potential for transmission? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stethoscope
b. Computer keyboard
c. Disposable tongue blade
d. Nurse's station desktop
e. Oral temperature probe - Answer A, B, D
Any piece of equipment in the hospital setting which can be shared by healthcare personnel has
a high risk potential for the transmission of noscomial infections. A stethoscope, computer
keyboard and the nurse's station desktop are examples of shared touch items. A disposable
tongue blade and an oral temperature probe are single use items.
Which statement explains the importance of play in toddlers? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
A. Toddlers have imaginations and fantasies
B. Toddlers prefer to play beside other children
C. Toddlers like to pretend and play different roles
D. Toddlers prefer to stay close to parents while playing
E. Toddlers should watch television to expand their vocabulary - Answer B & D
