A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a suspected ingestion of an unknown substance. What is the first action the nurse should take?

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Question 1 of 5

A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a suspected ingestion of an unknown substance. What is the first action the nurse should take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Contacting poison control provides expert guidance for unknown ingestions (AAP), the first step before interventions.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is a common safety concern in pediatric care?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Giving meds on an empty stomach can cause GI upset, a safety concern (AAP), unlike beneficial practices.

Question 3 of 5

A child is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Age-appropriate explanations reduce fear and improve cooperation (AAP), the optimal action.

Question 4 of 5

A child is admitted with a diagnosis of croup. Which symptom is characteristic of croup?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A barking cough defines croup (AAP), from upper airway inflammation, unlike wheezing (asthma).

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is NOT the best preventive measure of maternal death? I. Accessibility to reproductive and child health services II. Immunization against tetanus III. Ensure septic abortions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Septic abortions increase maternal death risk (WHO), unlike access and immunization.

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