A mother thinks her 2-year-old child drank Drano. What should the nurse tell the mother to do next?
- A. Call the pediatrician on call.
- B. Give ipecac syrup.
- C. Call the Poison Control Center.
- D. Wait to see if the child will vomit.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The mother should contact Poison Control before administering any treatment.
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A school nurse is preparing to discuss food safety practices with high school students enrolled in a family and consumer science “foods” course. Which of the following information would be included in the presentation?
- A. Wash hands thoroughly with running warm water with soap for 30 seconds.
- B. Scrub firm surfaces of all fruits and vegetables with a produce brush before eating.
- C. Pay close attention to assure that meat is cooked all of the way through.
- D. Refrigerate leftovers within 30 minutes of serving.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The guideline is to wash hands thoroughly with running warm water and soap for 20-30 seconds.
A school nurse is using height and weight measurements to calculate the BMI of the students. How will the nurse use these data?
- A. BMI can be correlated to a specific percentage of body fat.
- B. BMI can be used to determine if a child is obese or underweight.
- C. BMI can be used to determine if a child will develop Type 2 diabetes.
- D. BMI can be compared with others of the same ethnic background.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BMI is a helpful indicator of obesity and being underweight, but it is not diagnostic.
Which factor has the greatest impact on whether interventions for young adults are effective?
- A. Culturally sensitive
- B. Match the person’s health care beliefs
- C. Cost effective
- D. Gender neutral
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Culturally sensitive interventions are crucial for success, as they resonate better with individuals’ values and practices.
A nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old child with a BMI at the 80th percentile. Which of the following best describes this child?
- A. Normal weight
- B. Overweight
- C. Obese
- D. Morbidly obese
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A BMI at the 80th percentile is within the normal weight range for children.
Which of the following would be considered part of a vulnerable population?
- A. Deaf man
- B. Cocaine-addicted teenage girl
- C. Handicapped child
- D. College graduate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Substance abusers are at high risk and part of the vulnerable population.
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