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Which activity is most appropriate for the child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
- A. Skipping rope
- B. Softball
- C. Swimming
- D. Running
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swimming is a low-impact activity that promotes joint mobility and muscle strength without stressing inflamed joints, making it ideal for a child with JRA.
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If the physician orders a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study for the child with a brain tumor, which statement by the nurse would best prepare the child for the diagnostic test?
- A. MRI machines differ with some being tunnel-like and others open.
- B. Pain may occur when the dye is injected into the vein.
- C. You'll be given medicine that will make you sleep during the test.
- D. You'll have little electrodes placed on your head with a special gel.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining that MRI machines vary (tunnel-like or open) prepares the child for the procedure by addressing potential fears about the machine's appearance, ensuring they know what to expect.
Thyrotoxicosis is pregnancy is treated with:
- A. Partial thyroidectomy in first trimester.
- B. Radioiodine ablation of thyroid gland.
- C. With neomercazole.
- D. Surgery on thyroid gland in 3rd trimester.
- E. With iodine drops and β-blockers.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neomercazole (carbimazole) is used to treat thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy as it controls thyroid hormone production safely. Radioiodine is contraindicated and surgery is avoided unless absolutely necessary.
Which nursing action is most appropriate when caring for a school-age child who is experiencing a nosebleed?
- A. Tilt the child's head backward, and apply an ice pack to the nose.
- B. Position the child's head forward while gently pinching the nostrils.
- C. Pack the affected nostril with a small amount of clean cotton.
- D. Clean the affected nostril, and instill saline nose drops.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the head forward and pinching the nostrils applies pressure to stop bleeding while preventing blood from flowing down the throat, which could cause choking or nausea.
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 statement by the parents of a child with chickenpox indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. We'll keep our child out of school until the lesions are crusted over.
- B. We'll apply calamine lotion to relieve itching.
- C. We'll give our child aspirin to reduce fever.
- D. We'll ensure our child gets plenty of rest.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin should be avoided in children with chickenpox due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a serious condition linked to aspirin use in viral infections, indicating a need for further teaching.