The nurse is preparing the parents of a full-term,24-hour-old male newborn for discharge with their infant. Which are the expected discharge criteria that should be met before the infant leaves the hospital? Select all that apply.
- A. Infant vital signs have been normal for the last 12 hours.
- B. The infant has passed at least three meconium stools.
- C. The infant has gained weight at the minimum 100 grams.
- D. The circumcision has had no bleeding for the last 2 hours.
- E. The infant has had six diaper changes in the last 24 hours.
- F. The infant has completed 2 successful consecutive feedings.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Discharge criteria include stable vital signs for 12 hours no circumcision bleeding for 2 hours and two successful feedings. One meconium stool is sufficient weight gain isn’t required and diaper changes aren’t specified.
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Which statement by the parents indicates they understand the home care needs for a child with sickle cell anemia?
- A. We'll limit our child's fluid intake to prevent swelling.
- B. We'll encourage our child to rest during sickle cell crises.
- C. We'll give our child aspirin for fever.
- D. We'll avoid taking our child to the doctor for regular checkups.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging rest during sickle cell crises reduces oxygen demand and prevents exacerbation of vaso-occlusive episodes, indicating understanding of home care needs.
The parents of the child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) ask the nurse why the child cannot have aspirin. The parents further explain that they have heard that aspirin is used in the elderly for arthritis and the use of the patients. The nurse correctly explains that children with JRA are given different medications than adults with arthritis and explains that the toxic effects of aspirin include which manifestations?
- A. Constipation, weight gain, and fluid retention
- B. Ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting
- C. Anorexia, weight loss, and double vision
- D. Headache, dry mouth, and dental cavities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin in children can cause toxicity, including ringing in the ears (tinnitus), nausea, and vomiting, and is avoided due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, especially in children with viral infections.
Which statement by an adolescent with acne indicates that additional teaching about taking tetracycline hydrochloride (Panmycin) is needed?
- A. I'll take the medication with a full glass of water.
- B. I won't take any antacids with this medication.
- C. I'll take this medication with food.
- D. I'll avoid sun exposure while taking this medication.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tetracycline should be taken on an empty stomach, as food reduces absorption. The statement about taking it with food indicates a need for further teaching.
Which finding documented by the nurse is most indicative of a client with rheumatic fever?
- A. Slow, irregular heartbeat
- B. Blotchy, diffuse erythema
- C. Decreased antistreptolysin O titer (ASO titer)
- D. Generalized migrating joint tenderness
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Generalized migrating joint tenderness (polyarthritis) is a hallmark symptom of rheumatic fever, reflecting the inflammatory process affecting multiple joints. An elevated ASO titer (not decreased) would indicate a recent streptococcal infection, and the other options are less specific.
Of the following methods,the safest,most precise and simplest for placental localization is:
- A. Auscultation.
- B. Ultrasonography.
- C. Radioisotope study.
- D. Abdominal palpation.
- E. Soft tissue radiography.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ultrasonography is the safest most precise and simplest method for placental localization offering real-time imaging without radiation. Other methods are less accurate or involve risks.
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