ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 32 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which classification of medication would make a child most susceptible to an opportunistic infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corticosteroids are immunosuppressive, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections by weakening the immune response.
Question 2 of 5
What is the nurse's best explanation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vaccines introduce weakened or dead organisms to stimulate active acquired immunity, prompting the body to produce its own antibodies.
Question 3 of 5
How would the nurse document a rash that has erythematous, circular raised lesions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Papular rashes are characterized by erythematous, circular, raised lesions, as described in the documentation.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding would lead the nurse to delay the administration of DTaP for an infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high fever (40.5?°
C) following a previous DTaP dose is a contraindication, indicating a potential adverse reaction.
Question 5 of 5
What type of precautions are necessary when caring for a toddler with varicella?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella requires airborne precautions due to transmission via small particles that can be inhaled from the environment.