Nurs 2050 Exam 3 - Neuro, Cardio, High Risk Pregnancy,
Musculoskeletal [Adaptive Quizzing] Questions With
Complete Solutions
.
A child with spina bifida presents with a rash and is also
sneezing and coughing continuously. Which are the most
appropriate questions to confirm whether the child has a latex
allergy? Select all that apply. Correct Answers "Does your
child have a history of allergic reaction to anything?"
"Did your child come in contact with any rubber product
recently?"
"Has your child ever had any allergy testing at a certified
clinic?"
"Has your child ever had an allergic reaction during surgery?
A 10-year-old child falls down the stairs at school and shows
symptoms of major spinal injury. The school nurse needs to take
care of the child before emergency medical technicians arrive.
What should be included as part of the initial nursing actions?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers Ensure that the child has
adequate initial stabilization of the entire spinal column, Provide
a cervical collar with supportive blocks on a rigid backboard to
support the spine
A 12-year-old patient underwent a surgical procedure for the
treatment of scoliosis. What is an appropriate postoperative
,nursing intervention for the patient? Correct Answers Log-
rolling when changing position
A 24-year-old primipara, 10 weeks pregnant, who has been
experiencing vomiting every morning for the past few weeks,
asks the nurse at her check-up how long this "morning sickness"
will continue. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answers It usually subsides by the 20th week of
pregnancy
A 3-week-old infant is receiving treatment for meningitis. The
nurse is assessing the infant for complications. What observation
made by the nurse suggests a complication? Correct Answers
A tense and nonpulsatile anterior fontanel on the head
A 4-month-old infant has been diagnosed with developmental
dysplasia of the hip (DDH). What appropriate intervention will
follow the diagnosis? Correct Answers Fitted for a Pavlik
harness
A 6-year-old girl born with a myelomeningocele has a
neurogenic bladder disorder. Her parents have been performing
clean intermittent catheterization. The nurse's most appropriate
action is to: Correct Answers Teach the child to do self-
catheterization
A child has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome
(GBS). Which is the most appropriate explanation of this
condition? Correct Answers GBS is a rare, acute immune-
mediated disease with a progressive ascending flaccid paralysis.
, A child has been recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP),
and the nurse is explaining how to care for the child to the
child's parents. What major areas should the nurse focus on
when speaking with the parents? Select all that apply. Correct
Answers Reinforce therapeutic plan and activities necessary for
this child, provide assistance with modifying equipment and
activities, role of parent to caregiver
A child has been recently diagnosed with rachischisis. The
parents ask the nurse for an explanation of this condition. What
is the most appropriate response from the nurse? Correct
Answers "There's a fissure in the spinal column that leaves the
meninges and spinal cord exposed."
A child has just returned from surgery in a hip spica cast. The
priority nursing intervention is to: Correct Answers Check
circulation
A child in the hospital complains about difficulty raising the
arms over the head, lack of facial mobility, and a forward slope
of the shoulders. The primary health care provider identifies
facioscapulohumeral condition in the child. Which response
from the nurse is most appropriate in explaining the condition to
the child's parents? Correct Answers "It is an autosomal
dominant disorder, with slow progression and unaffected life
span."
A child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is also
suffering from obesity. What advice does the nurse give the
parents so that they can manage the child's weight more
appropriately? Select all that apply. Correct Answers "Obesity
Musculoskeletal [Adaptive Quizzing] Questions With
Complete Solutions
.
A child with spina bifida presents with a rash and is also
sneezing and coughing continuously. Which are the most
appropriate questions to confirm whether the child has a latex
allergy? Select all that apply. Correct Answers "Does your
child have a history of allergic reaction to anything?"
"Did your child come in contact with any rubber product
recently?"
"Has your child ever had any allergy testing at a certified
clinic?"
"Has your child ever had an allergic reaction during surgery?
A 10-year-old child falls down the stairs at school and shows
symptoms of major spinal injury. The school nurse needs to take
care of the child before emergency medical technicians arrive.
What should be included as part of the initial nursing actions?
Select all that apply. Correct Answers Ensure that the child has
adequate initial stabilization of the entire spinal column, Provide
a cervical collar with supportive blocks on a rigid backboard to
support the spine
A 12-year-old patient underwent a surgical procedure for the
treatment of scoliosis. What is an appropriate postoperative
,nursing intervention for the patient? Correct Answers Log-
rolling when changing position
A 24-year-old primipara, 10 weeks pregnant, who has been
experiencing vomiting every morning for the past few weeks,
asks the nurse at her check-up how long this "morning sickness"
will continue. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answers It usually subsides by the 20th week of
pregnancy
A 3-week-old infant is receiving treatment for meningitis. The
nurse is assessing the infant for complications. What observation
made by the nurse suggests a complication? Correct Answers
A tense and nonpulsatile anterior fontanel on the head
A 4-month-old infant has been diagnosed with developmental
dysplasia of the hip (DDH). What appropriate intervention will
follow the diagnosis? Correct Answers Fitted for a Pavlik
harness
A 6-year-old girl born with a myelomeningocele has a
neurogenic bladder disorder. Her parents have been performing
clean intermittent catheterization. The nurse's most appropriate
action is to: Correct Answers Teach the child to do self-
catheterization
A child has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome
(GBS). Which is the most appropriate explanation of this
condition? Correct Answers GBS is a rare, acute immune-
mediated disease with a progressive ascending flaccid paralysis.
, A child has been recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP),
and the nurse is explaining how to care for the child to the
child's parents. What major areas should the nurse focus on
when speaking with the parents? Select all that apply. Correct
Answers Reinforce therapeutic plan and activities necessary for
this child, provide assistance with modifying equipment and
activities, role of parent to caregiver
A child has been recently diagnosed with rachischisis. The
parents ask the nurse for an explanation of this condition. What
is the most appropriate response from the nurse? Correct
Answers "There's a fissure in the spinal column that leaves the
meninges and spinal cord exposed."
A child has just returned from surgery in a hip spica cast. The
priority nursing intervention is to: Correct Answers Check
circulation
A child in the hospital complains about difficulty raising the
arms over the head, lack of facial mobility, and a forward slope
of the shoulders. The primary health care provider identifies
facioscapulohumeral condition in the child. Which response
from the nurse is most appropriate in explaining the condition to
the child's parents? Correct Answers "It is an autosomal
dominant disorder, with slow progression and unaffected life
span."
A child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is also
suffering from obesity. What advice does the nurse give the
parents so that they can manage the child's weight more
appropriately? Select all that apply. Correct Answers "Obesity
