The nurse is administering medication to a child through an intramuscular route. Which site is commonly used for children under the age of 3?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is administering medication to a child through an intramuscular route. Which site is commonly used for children under the age of 3?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the preferred IM site for children under 3 (AAP), due to muscle mass and safety.

Question 2 of 5

A child is prescribed an oral antibiotic. When should the nurse educate the parents about potential side effects?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pre-administration education allows early side effect monitoring (AAP), the best practice.

Question 3 of 5

Which of these are components of Primary Health Care? I. Adequate community participation II. Adequate food production and nutrition III. Adequate health education on health problems IV. Adequate supply of safe drinking water

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: PHC includes nutrition, education, and water (WHO Alma-Ata); participation (I) is a principle, not component.

Question 4 of 5

The components of primary health care include i. Provision of good sanitation and potable water ii. Promotion of food production and good nutrition iii. Immunization iv. Traditional medicine

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: PHC includes sanitation, nutrition, and immunization (WHO Alma-Ata); traditional medicine (IV) is supplementary.

Question 5 of 5

Components of reproductive health includes i. Family planning ii. Prevention and treatment of STD's including HIV/AIDS iii. Encouragement of traditional cultural practices iv.Safe motherhood

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reproductive health includes planning, STD care, and safe motherhood (WHO); cultural practices (iii) vary.

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