PEDS Burns’ - 24 - Infectious Diseases and Immunizations Test Guide |Question and Answers| 100% Correct

PEDS Burns’ - 24 - Infectious Diseases and Immunizations Test Guide |Question and Answers| 100% Correct A 2monthold infant has a staccato cough and fever. Which aspect of the history is most important in determining the diagnosis? A. Day care attendance B. Immunization history C. Medication history D. Past medical history *Ans* B. Immunization history When reviewing a white blood cell (WBC) count, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner suspects a viral infection when which WBC element is elevated? A. Bands B. Leukocytes C. Lymphocytes D. Neutrophils *Ans* C. Lymphocytes Which lab value is most concerning in an infant with fever and a suspected bacterial infection? A. C reactive protein of 11.5 mg/L B. Lymphocyte count of 8.7 C. Platelet count of 475 D. White blood cell count of 14 *Ans* A. C reactive protein of 11.5 mg/L A toddler is receiving longterm antibiotics to treat osteomyelitis. Which laboratory test will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner order to monitor response to therapy in this child? A. Blood cultures B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) C. Serum procalcitonin (ProCT) D. White blood count (WBC) *Ans* B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) According to recent research, which populations may have higher rates of under immunization than others? A. Those with higher rates of Asians B. Those with higher rates of graduate degrees C. Those with lower rates of poverty D. Those with lower rates of primary providers *Ans* B. Those with higher rates of graduate degrees The parent of a 2monthold infant is reluctant to have the baby vaccinated. What is an initial step in responding to these concerns? A. Inform the parent that all vaccines may be given without thimerosol. B. Providing Vaccine Information Statements for the parent to review