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1. An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile
seizures is in the well-child clinic. Which statement by the father would
indicate to the nurse that additional teaching should be done?
A. "I have ibuprofen available in case it's needed."
B. "My child will likely outgrow these seizures by age 5."
C. "I always keep phenobarbital with me in case of a fever."
D. "The most likely time for a seizure is when the fever is rising.": C
2. A 6-month-old infant is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial
meningitis. The nurse would place the infant in which room?
A. A room with a 12-month-old infant with a urinary tract infection
B. A room with an 8-month-old infant with failure to thrive
C. A private room near the nurses' station
D. A two-bed room in the middle of the hall: C
3. The parents of a child with a history of seizures who has been taking
phenytoin (Dilantin) ask the nurse why it's difficult to maintain therapeutic
plasma levels of this medication. Which statement by the nurse would be
most accurate?
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A. "A drop in the plasma drug level will lead to a toxic state."
B. "The capacity to metabolize the drug becomes overwhelmed over time."
C. "Small increments in dosage lead to sharp increases in plasma drug
levels."
D. "Large increments in dosage lead to a more rapid stabilizing therapeutic
effect.": C
4. A panicked mother calls the health care provider's office and reports
that her 5-year-old has a high fever and just had a seizure. The mother
asks the nurse what she should do. Which is the nurse's best response?
A. Report to the emergency room for medical evaluation
B. Immerse the child in a bathtub of tepid water
C. Administer oral acetaminophen per package directions
D. Remove any heavy clothing and cover with a thin sheet: A
5. The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old with a hearing aid. His mother
says he is losing his hearing again. Which finding would the nurse
identify as contributing to this current complaint?
A. Overproduction of cerumen
B. Soreness of the outer ear
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C. History of a normal term birth
D. The eardrum responds to a puff of air: A
6. The nurse is taking a health history for a 9-year-old with conjunctivitis.
Which statement by the parents leads the nurse to suspect that the child
is experiencing allergic conjunctivitis?
A. "He recently helped clean the basement.
B. "He was exposed to several family members with an infection.
C. He just recovered from an upper respiratory infection.
D. We have a family history of conjunctivitis.: A
7. The mother of a 12-year-old with Reye syndrome approaches the nurse
wanting to know how this happened to her child, saying, "I never give my
kids aspirin!" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A. "Sometimes it's hard to tell if a product contains aspirin."
B. "Do you think that maybe your child took aspirin on his own?"
C. "Don't worry; you're in good hands. We have it under control now."
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D. "Aspirin in combination with the virus will make the brain swell and the
liver fail.": A
8. The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old girl who has just undergone a
ventricu- lostomy. Which of the following would the nurse include in this
child's plan of care to manage increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Use pillows to support the child when lying on her side
B. Support the parents in starting a ketogenic diet
C. Pad the side rails on the bed
D. Teach her to do deep breathing techniques: A
9. A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old girl with microcephaly. Which of
the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Playfully ask the child to touch her nose
B. Teach the parents about ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts
C. Prepare the child for the experience of cranial surgery
D. Administer antipyretics as ordered: A
10. The nurse caring for a neonate experiencing seizures asks the charge
nurse: "How can I tell if a baby is having a seizure or is just crying for
attention?" Which response would be most appropriate? Select all that
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1. An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile
seizures is in the well-child clinic. Which statement by the father would
indicate to the nurse that additional teaching should be done?
A. "I have ibuprofen available in case it's needed."
B. "My child will likely outgrow these seizures by age 5."
C. "I always keep phenobarbital with me in case of a fever."
D. "The most likely time for a seizure is when the fever is rising.": C
2. A 6-month-old infant is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial
meningitis. The nurse would place the infant in which room?
A. A room with a 12-month-old infant with a urinary tract infection
B. A room with an 8-month-old infant with failure to thrive
C. A private room near the nurses' station
D. A two-bed room in the middle of the hall: C
3. The parents of a child with a history of seizures who has been taking
phenytoin (Dilantin) ask the nurse why it's difficult to maintain therapeutic
plasma levels of this medication. Which statement by the nurse would be
most accurate?
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A. "A drop in the plasma drug level will lead to a toxic state."
B. "The capacity to metabolize the drug becomes overwhelmed over time."
C. "Small increments in dosage lead to sharp increases in plasma drug
levels."
D. "Large increments in dosage lead to a more rapid stabilizing therapeutic
effect.": C
4. A panicked mother calls the health care provider's office and reports
that her 5-year-old has a high fever and just had a seizure. The mother
asks the nurse what she should do. Which is the nurse's best response?
A. Report to the emergency room for medical evaluation
B. Immerse the child in a bathtub of tepid water
C. Administer oral acetaminophen per package directions
D. Remove any heavy clothing and cover with a thin sheet: A
5. The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old with a hearing aid. His mother
says he is losing his hearing again. Which finding would the nurse
identify as contributing to this current complaint?
A. Overproduction of cerumen
B. Soreness of the outer ear
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C. History of a normal term birth
D. The eardrum responds to a puff of air: A
6. The nurse is taking a health history for a 9-year-old with conjunctivitis.
Which statement by the parents leads the nurse to suspect that the child
is experiencing allergic conjunctivitis?
A. "He recently helped clean the basement.
B. "He was exposed to several family members with an infection.
C. He just recovered from an upper respiratory infection.
D. We have a family history of conjunctivitis.: A
7. The mother of a 12-year-old with Reye syndrome approaches the nurse
wanting to know how this happened to her child, saying, "I never give my
kids aspirin!" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A. "Sometimes it's hard to tell if a product contains aspirin."
B. "Do you think that maybe your child took aspirin on his own?"
C. "Don't worry; you're in good hands. We have it under control now."
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D. "Aspirin in combination with the virus will make the brain swell and the
liver fail.": A
8. The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old girl who has just undergone a
ventricu- lostomy. Which of the following would the nurse include in this
child's plan of care to manage increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Use pillows to support the child when lying on her side
B. Support the parents in starting a ketogenic diet
C. Pad the side rails on the bed
D. Teach her to do deep breathing techniques: A
9. A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old girl with microcephaly. Which of
the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Playfully ask the child to touch her nose
B. Teach the parents about ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts
C. Prepare the child for the experience of cranial surgery
D. Administer antipyretics as ordered: A
10. The nurse caring for a neonate experiencing seizures asks the charge
nurse: "How can I tell if a baby is having a seizure or is just crying for
attention?" Which response would be most appropriate? Select all that
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