A young child admitted to the pediatric unit has fever, irritability, and vomiting with suspected bacterial meningitis. Which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result should the nurse anticipate based on these data?
- A. Decreased protein count
- B. Clear, straw-colored fluid
- C. Positive for red blood cells (RBCs)
- D. Decreased glucose level
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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In which frame of reference does the child select activities that involve responses to movement, balance, weight bearing, and tactile activities?
- A. Motor control/motor learning
- B. Ayres' sensory integration
- C. Neurodevelopmental treatment
- D. Developmental
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ayres' sensory integration focuses on activities that target responses to movement, balance, weight bearing, and tactile stimuli to improve sensory processing and integration. This approach aims to address sensory challenges through structured activities to enhance overall function and participation.
You are evaluating a 9-year-old boy child with ALL who recently develops relapse; an important statement that should be mentioned to his parents is
- A. testicular relapse occurs in the majority of boys with ALL
- B. such relapse occurs as painful swelling of one or both testes
- C. the diagnosis is confirmed by ultrasonography
- D. the majority of affected boys can be successfully retreated, and the survival rate is good
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant about home safety. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I will place my baby on her stomach to sleep
- B. I will put a small pillow in my baby's crib
- C. I will keep my baby's crib away from the radiator
- D. I will use a drop-side crib for my baby
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A 9-mo-old infant is recently diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma; examination under anesthesia reveals bilateral multifocal involvement of the retina. An important next step in the management is
- A. radiotherapy of both eyes
- B. retinal examination of 1st degree relatives
- C. orbital ultrasonography
- D. bilateral enucleation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which level nursery classifications are housed in institutions that can provide on-site surgical repair of serious congenital or acquired malformations?
- A. Level III
- B. Level I
- C. Level IV
- D. Level II
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.