An 18monthold with a severe asthma attack on predn

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An 18-month-old with a severe asthma attack on prednisolone 15 mg b.i.d. requires the nurse to

A. Check eosinophil count daily B. Ensure maximum rest C. Keep child NPO except meds D. Prevent infection exposure

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Preventing infection D is key due to steroid immunosuppression, per document 2.

Physiological jaundice usually occurs how long after birth?

A. 24 hours B. 48 hours C. 72 hours D. 1 week

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: 48 hours B is typical for physiologic jaundice, per document p13, 4.

Reduce anxiety in a child on admission by select all

A. Changing nurses daily B. Confining to bed C. Involving parents D. Seeing familiar faces

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Parents C and familiar faces D III, IV reduce anxiety, per document p17, 0.

A child with severe burns should have dressings changed

A. Daily B. Every 2 days C. Every 12 hours D. Only when soiled

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Daily A dressing changes prevent infection, per document p21, .

The primary goal of care for a child with Down syndrome is

A. Cure the condition B. Maximize potential C. Prevent infections D. Reduce symptoms

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maximizing potential B is the focus, per document p27, 9.

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