Where is the best place to observe for the presence of petechiae in dark-skinned individuals?
- A. Face
- B. Buttocks
- C. Oral mucosa
- D. Palms and soles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You may also like to solve these questions
All of the following statements are true regarding the value of play except:
- A. Play helps preschoolers develop moral values
- B. Play helps develop muscle coordination, uses energy, and develops self-confidence
- C. Play is the work of children
- D. Play is not an effective way for the nurse to establish rapport with the child
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Play is an effective way to establish rapport with children as it helps build trust, communication, and a positive relationship. Choices A, B, and C are true statements about the value of play: A) Play helps preschoolers develop moral values by promoting social skills, cooperation, and empathy. B) Play aids in developing muscle coordination, utilizing energy, and fostering self-confidence through physical activities. C) 'Play is the work of children' emphasizes the importance of play in a child's development, learning, and creativity. Therefore, D is the correct answer as it incorrectly suggests that play is not an effective way for the nurse to establish rapport with the child.
Which data should be included in a health history?
- A. Review of systems
- B. Physical assessment
- C. Growth measurements
- D. Record of vital signs
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A 12-month-old child presents to the clinic for a well visit after missing several appointments. The child began her immunization schedule but has missed several follow-up appointments and doses of immunizations. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
- A. Administer initial immunizations from the beginning of the schedule.
- B. The child cannot receive missed immunizations if the schedule is not followed and will not be vaccinated.
- C. The child should only receive the missed doses of immunizations based on the catch-up schedule.
- D. The child should receive double-strength immunizations at this well visit.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A school-age client is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives to give a scheduled breathing treatment. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
- A. Escort the child to their room and ask the child-life specialist to bring toys to the bedside
- B. Reschedule the treatment for a later time
- C. Assist the child back to their room for the treatment but reassure them that they may return when the procedure is completed
- D. Show the respiratory therapist to the playroom
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The most appropriate action is to assist the child back to their room for the treatment but reassure them that they may return when the procedure is completed. This approach ensures that the child receives the necessary treatment while also acknowledging their desire to continue playing in the playroom. Choice A is incorrect because it suggests moving the child to the room and asking the child-life specialist to bring toys, which may not be necessary. Choice B is incorrect as rescheduling the treatment may not be in the best interest of the child's health. Choice D is incorrect as the nurse should guide the child back to their room for the treatment.
During a routine health assessment, the nurse notes that an 8-month-old infant has a significant head lag. Which is the most appropriate action?
- A. Recheck head control at the next visit
- B. Teach the parents appropriate exercises
- C. Schedule the child for further evaluation
- D. Refer the child for further evaluation if the anterior fontanel is still open
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.