ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 30 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is careful to apply only the prescribed amount of ointment to the skin of a 2-month-old infant. How is infant skin different from adult skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infant skin has a greater ability to absorb topical medications compared to adult skin, requiring careful application.
Question 2 of 5
What risk is increased with children who have been diagnosed with infantile eczema?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children with infantile eczema are at increased risk for asthma and allergic conditions like hay fever.
Question 3 of 5
What is the appropriate technique for the application of a topical treatment for a child with eczema?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying prescribed ointments with a gloved hand in long, smooth strokes prevents irritation and avoids lanolin-based products due to potential allergies.
Question 4 of 5
What is the best nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small pustules on a newborn may indicate a staphylococcus infection, which is contagious and requires immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
What information can the nurse provide to the mother to start eradication of the lice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Combing with a vinegar-water solution and a fine-tooth comb, followed by shampooing, is an effective initial step for lice eradication.