Questions and Answers5
You are working in an outpatient facility and are caring for an infant who has manifestations of
AOM. Which of the following places the infant at risk for otitis media?
A. Breastfeeding s formula supplementation
B. Attends day care 4 days per week
C. Immunizations are up to date
D. History of a cleft palate repair
E. Parents smoke cigarettes outside - ANSWERS-B, D, E
You are caring for a 2-year-old patient who has has three ear infections in the past 5 months.
Which of the following long term complications is the child at risk for developing?
A. Balance difficulties
B. Prolonged hearing loss
C. Speech delays
D. Mastoiditis - ANSWERS-C
You are assessing an infant. Which of the following findings are clinical manifestations of acute
otitis media?
A. Decreased pain in the supine position
B. Rolling head side to side
C. Loss of appetite
D. Increases sensitivity to sound
E. Crying - ANSWERS-B, C, E
, You are caring for a child who has enuresis. Which of the following is a complication?
A. Urinary tract infections
B. Emotional problems
C. Ureosepsis
D. Progressive kidney disease - ANSWERS-B
You are reaching an adolescent about the appropriate use of his asthma medications. Which of
the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use as needed before exercise?
A. Fluticasone/salmeterol
B. Montelukast
C. Prednisone
D. Albuterol - ANSWERS-D
You are preparing to administer immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following
is an appropriate action for you to take in providing atraumatic care?
A. Administer 81 mg of aspirin
B. Use the Z track method
C. Ask the parents to leave the room during the injection
D. Provide sucrose solution on the pacifier - ANSWERS-D. Allowing an infant to suck on dextrose
will reduce pain with immunizations
You are planning to administer recommended immunizations to a 2-month-old infant. Which of
the following should you give?
A. Rotavirus (RV)
B. Diptheria, teatnus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP)
C. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
D. Hepatitis A (HepA)