NUR 328 Exam 3 Questions with
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X-linked recessive inherited disorder in which a blood-clotting factor is deficient -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemophilia
The nurse is administering an IV chemotherapeutic agent to a child with leukemia.
The child suddenly begins to wheeze and have severe urticaria. Which is the most
appropriate nursing action?
a. Observe child closely for next 10 minutes.
b. Stop drug infusion immediately.
c. Recheck rate of drug infusion.
d. Explain to child that this is an expected side effect - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Stop drug infusion immediately.
A young child has been diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The
parents should be aware that a drug to be avoided is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
aspirin
,A parent of a newborn diagnosed with myelomeningocele asks what is/are
common long-term complications? The nurse's best response is which of the
following? Select all that apply.
a. Learning disabilities
b. Attention deficit disorders
c. Hydrocephalus
d. Decubitus ulcers and skin breakdown
e. Urinary tract infections
f. Nutrition issues - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Hydrocephalus
e. Urinary tract infections
Which is a type of skin traction with the legs in an extended position? -
CORRECT ANSWER-buck extension
A school-age child is admitted in vasoocclusive sickle cell crisis. What should be
included in the child's care?
a. Adequate oxygenation and replacement of factor VIII
b. Adequate hydration and pain management
c. Correction of acidosis
d. Pain management and administration of heparin - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Adequate hydration and pain management
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,Increased convex angulation in the curve of the thoracic spine - CORRECT
ANSWER-kyphosis
A 10-year-old child, without a history of previous seizures, experiences a tonic-
clonic seizure at school. Breathing is not impaired, but some postictal confusion
occurs. What is the most appropriate initial action by the school nurse?
a. Stay with child, offering calm reassurance
b. Notify parent and regular practitioner
c. Stay with child and have someone call emergency medical service (EMS)
d. Notify parent that child should go home - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Stay with
child and have someone call emergency medical service (EMS)
The mother of a 1-month-old infant tells the nurse she worries that her baby will
get meningitis like her oldest son did when he was an infant. The nurse should
base her response on which statement?
a. Meningitis rarely occurs during infancy.
b. Vaccination to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis has decreased
the frequency of this disease in children.
c. Often a genetic predisposition to meningitis is found.
d. Vaccination to prevent all types of meningitis is now available. - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. Vaccination to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis
has decreased the frequency of this disease in children.
, A child is seen in the pediatrician's office for complaints of bone and joint pain.
Which of the following other assessment findings may suggest leukemia?
a. Abdominal pain
b. Fever
c. Increased appetite
d. Increased activity level - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Fever
A young child's parents call the nurse after their child was bitten by a raccoon in
the woods. The nurse's recommendation should be based on which statement?
a. The child should be hospitalized for close observation.
b. No treatment is necessary if thorough wound cleaning is done.
c. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated.
d. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated if clinical manifestations appear. -
CORRECT ANSWER-c. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated.
The nurse should monitor for which effect on the cardiovascular system when a
child is immobilized?
a. Increased efficiency of orthostatic neurovascular reflexes
b. Venous stasis
c. Increased vasopressor mechanism
d. Normal distribution of blood volume - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Venous stasis
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X-linked recessive inherited disorder in which a blood-clotting factor is deficient -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemophilia
The nurse is administering an IV chemotherapeutic agent to a child with leukemia.
The child suddenly begins to wheeze and have severe urticaria. Which is the most
appropriate nursing action?
a. Observe child closely for next 10 minutes.
b. Stop drug infusion immediately.
c. Recheck rate of drug infusion.
d. Explain to child that this is an expected side effect - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Stop drug infusion immediately.
A young child has been diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The
parents should be aware that a drug to be avoided is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
aspirin
,A parent of a newborn diagnosed with myelomeningocele asks what is/are
common long-term complications? The nurse's best response is which of the
following? Select all that apply.
a. Learning disabilities
b. Attention deficit disorders
c. Hydrocephalus
d. Decubitus ulcers and skin breakdown
e. Urinary tract infections
f. Nutrition issues - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Hydrocephalus
e. Urinary tract infections
Which is a type of skin traction with the legs in an extended position? -
CORRECT ANSWER-buck extension
A school-age child is admitted in vasoocclusive sickle cell crisis. What should be
included in the child's care?
a. Adequate oxygenation and replacement of factor VIII
b. Adequate hydration and pain management
c. Correction of acidosis
d. Pain management and administration of heparin - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Adequate hydration and pain management
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,Increased convex angulation in the curve of the thoracic spine - CORRECT
ANSWER-kyphosis
A 10-year-old child, without a history of previous seizures, experiences a tonic-
clonic seizure at school. Breathing is not impaired, but some postictal confusion
occurs. What is the most appropriate initial action by the school nurse?
a. Stay with child, offering calm reassurance
b. Notify parent and regular practitioner
c. Stay with child and have someone call emergency medical service (EMS)
d. Notify parent that child should go home - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Stay with
child and have someone call emergency medical service (EMS)
The mother of a 1-month-old infant tells the nurse she worries that her baby will
get meningitis like her oldest son did when he was an infant. The nurse should
base her response on which statement?
a. Meningitis rarely occurs during infancy.
b. Vaccination to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis has decreased
the frequency of this disease in children.
c. Often a genetic predisposition to meningitis is found.
d. Vaccination to prevent all types of meningitis is now available. - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. Vaccination to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis
has decreased the frequency of this disease in children.
, A child is seen in the pediatrician's office for complaints of bone and joint pain.
Which of the following other assessment findings may suggest leukemia?
a. Abdominal pain
b. Fever
c. Increased appetite
d. Increased activity level - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Fever
A young child's parents call the nurse after their child was bitten by a raccoon in
the woods. The nurse's recommendation should be based on which statement?
a. The child should be hospitalized for close observation.
b. No treatment is necessary if thorough wound cleaning is done.
c. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated.
d. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated if clinical manifestations appear. -
CORRECT ANSWER-c. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated.
The nurse should monitor for which effect on the cardiovascular system when a
child is immobilized?
a. Increased efficiency of orthostatic neurovascular reflexes
b. Venous stasis
c. Increased vasopressor mechanism
d. Normal distribution of blood volume - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Venous stasis
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