An adolescent patient with chronic asthma, who has been hospitalized several times during the winter with severe asthmatic exacerbations, confides, 'I wish I could stay here in the hospital because every time I go home, I get sick again!' What is the pediatric nurse's best response?

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An adolescent patient with chronic asthma, who has been hospitalized several times during the winter with severe asthmatic exacerbations, confides, 'I wish I could stay here in the hospital because every time I go home, I get sick again!' What is the pediatric nurse's best response?

A. Let's talk about preventing and managing your asthma on a daily basis at home. B. Why don't I speak with your parents about what they are doing at home to help control your asthma? C. We can arrange for you to stay in the hospital longer. D. none of the above.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The basic principle of healthy sleep hygiene which is NOT included is

A. set routine B. avoid stimulating activities as playing computer games C. makes sure child spends time outside every day D. gives a heavy meal within an hour of bedtime

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Autism screening is recommended for all children at age of

A. 12 to 18 months B. 18 to 24 months C. 24 to 36 months D. 36 to 48 months

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A 16-year-old, 165-pound patient reports consuming 20-40 325-mg capsules containing acetaminophen 1 hour ago. You should

A. measure the plasma level and determine potential toxicity from the level on the nomogram B. wait until 4 hours after ingestion to measure the plasma level and do nothing else C. administer activated charcoal immediately and measure the plasma level of acetaminophen 4 hours after ingestion D. send the patient home because an ingestion of this magnitude is not toxic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The MOST likely cause of a 4-year-old boy refusing to go to bed and remaining active is

A. thyrotoxicosis B. ADHD C. behavioral insomnia of childhood D. sleep-onset association disorder

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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