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Question 1 of 5

A child with a high level of school absenteeism is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder. The school nurse should remind the child’s parent to take what action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gradual exposure to school, starting with partial attendance (
C), helps desensitize the child to separation anxiety. Staying home (
A) reinforces avoidance, schoolwork at home (
B) delays reintegration, and parental presence (
D) hinders independence.

Question 2 of 5

A child with a high level of school absenteeism is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder. The school nurse should remind the child’s parent to take what action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gradual exposure to school, starting with partial attendance (
C), helps desensitize the child to separation anxiety. Staying home (
A) reinforces avoidance, schoolwork at home (
B) delays reintegration, and parental presence (
D) hinders independence.

Question 3 of 5

A client with allergic rhinitis has an order for a long-acting nasal spray that contains oxymetazoline. The client should be instructed to use the spray as directed to prevent:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Overuse of oxymetazoline can cause rebound nasal congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa). It does not typically cause bleeding, nasal polyps, or tinnitus.

Question 4 of 5

A visiting family member of a hospitalized client reports sudden onset of a headache and numbness in half of the body. The visitor asks the nurse to take a blood pressure reading. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sudden headache and hemibody numbness suggest a possible stroke, a medical emergency requiring immediate evaluation. Initiating protocol to transfer the visitor to the emergency department (
B) ensures timely care. Lying down (
A), taking blood pressure (
C), or calling a provider (
D) delays critical intervention.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first check the

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A 3-year-old with fever, hip pain, and refusal to move the leg (
A) may indicate a serious condition like septic arthritis or osteomyelitis, requiring immediate assessment to prevent joint damage or systemic infection. Sinus congestion (
B) and urinary symptoms (
D) are less urgent, and the nosebleed (
C) is being managed with pressure, making them lower priorities.

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