The priority nursing action for a child with a hea

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The priority nursing action for a child with a head injury is

A. Administer pain relief B. Check pupil response C. Monitor breathing D. Stabilize neck

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Stabilizing neck *E* prevents spinal injury, per document p30, 2.

The most common sign of dehydration in an infant is

A. Dry mouth B. Fever C. Sunken fontanels D. Tachycardia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sunken fontanels C are a classic dehydration sign in infants, per document p44, and AAP guidelines.

The most common complication of a fracture is

A. Infection B. Non-union C. Pain D. Swelling

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Non-union B is a frequent issue, per document p50, 3.

A child with nephrotic syndrome may exhibit

A. Edema B. Proteinuria C. Hypertension D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D are nephrotic symptoms, per document p54, 3.

The incubation period of chickenpox is

A. 5-10 days B. 10-21 days C. 14-28 days D. 21-30 days

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: 10-21 days B is chickenpox incubation, per document p58, 2.

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