A mother reports to the nurse at the pediatric clinic that her toddler has had a fever and sore throat for the past two days. The nurse observes several swollen red spots on the child's body, some of which are fluid-filled blisters. What action should the nurse take?- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

A mother reports to the nurse at the pediatric clinic that her toddler has had a fever and sore throat for the past two days. The nurse observes several swollen red spots on the child's body, some of which are fluid-filled blisters. What action should the nurse take?

A. Obtain a fluid culture from the blisters B. Administer a fever-reducing medication C. Cover the draining vesicles with a dressing D. Implement transmission precautions

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The presence of swollen red spots and fluid-filled blisters may indicate a contagious condition. Implementing transmission precautions is crucial to prevent the spread of the infection to others in the clinic setting.

Question 2 of 5

A 16-year-old female student with a history of asthma controlled with both an oral antihistamine and an albuterol (ProAir) metered-dose inhaler (MDI) comes to the school nurse. The student complains that she cannot sleep at night, feels shaky, and her heart feels like it is 'beating a mile a minute.' Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

A. When she last took the antihistamine. B. When her last asthma attack occurred. C. Duration of most asthma attacks. D. How often the MDI is used daily.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The most crucial information for the nurse to obtain in this scenario is how often the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is used daily. This information will help assess if the symptoms of insomnia, shakiness, and palpitations are potentially related to overuse of the inhaler, which can cause side effects such as tremors and palpitations. Monitoring the frequency of MDI usage is essential in managing asthma and ensuring appropriate medication administration.

Question 3 of 5

A 6 year old who has asthma is demonstrating a prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing and has a 35% of personal best peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). Based on these findings, what actions should the nurse take first?

A. Administer a prescribed bronchodilator. B. Encourage the child to cough and deep breath. C. Report findings to the health care provider. D. Determine what triggers precipitated this attack.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Administering a bronchodilator will help open the airways and improve breathing.

Question 4 of 5

An adolescent's mother calls the primary HCP's office to inquire about the results of her daughter's serum test that was drawn last week. Since it is the teenager's 18th birthday, how should the nurse respond to this mother's inquiry?

A. Ask when the adolescent was last seen in the clinic B. Tell the mother to have the teenager call the clinic C. Since the serum sample was drawn last week, provide the mother with the findings D. Explain that the information cannot be released without the 18-year-old's permission

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: When an individual turns 18, they are considered a legal adult and have the right to privacy regarding their medical information. Therefore, the nurse should explain to the mother that without the 18-year-old's permission, the results cannot be disclosed.

Question 5 of 5

A 2-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her 17-year-old mother. When the nurse observes that the child is drinking sweetened soda from her bottle, what information should the nurse discuss with this mother?

A. A 2-year-old should be speaking in 2-word phrases B. Dental caries is associated with drinking soda C. Drinking soda is related to childhood obesity D. Toddlers should be sleeping 10 hours a night

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dental caries are a common concern when children consume sweetened sodas regularly.

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