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Immune System Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions can help prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting during chemo?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, administering an antiemetic 30 minutes before chemo. Antiemetics are medications specifically designed to prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting. Administering them before chemo helps to control these side effects. Other choices are incorrect because providing a high fiber diet (A) may not directly address nausea and vomiting, administering allopurinol (B) is not indicated for managing nausea and vomiting, and while increasing fluid intake (C) is important, it may not be as effective as an antiemetic in preventing these symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to admit a child with possible hydronephrosis. What labs should the nurse expect to draw on this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale for Correct Answer B: Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels are essential labs to draw for a child with possible hydronephrosis. Elevated levels indicate impaired kidney function. This helps in diagnosing and monitoring the condition. Platelet count (A) is not typically related to hydronephrosis. PTT (C) assesses blood clotting function, not kidney function. Blood culture (D) is used to identify bacterial infections, not specific to hydronephrosis.
Question 3 of 5
A child with inflammatory bowel disease is prescribed prednisone daily. At which time is it most appropriate for the family to administer the prednisone?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: With meals. Prednisone can cause stomach irritation, so taking it with food helps reduce this risk. Administering with meals also helps minimize gastrointestinal side effects. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as taking prednisone between meals or at bedtime can increase the likelihood of stomach upset and reduce its effectiveness due to varying absorption rates. Administering prednisone one hour before meals may not provide enough protection against stomach irritation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is instructing a parent of a newborn on the foods that are to be started based on age. The nurse instructs the parent that the first food given to a newborn is rice cereal. What statement by the parent suggests appropriate understanding of the next food that can be introduced?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Fruits should be given next. This is because after introducing rice cereal, the next recommended food for infants is usually fruits. Fruits are easily digestible and provide essential nutrients. Chicken and eggs are common allergenic foods and are usually introduced later. Whole milk is not recommended until after the first year of life due to its high protein and mineral content, which can strain the infant's kidneys. Thus, choosing fruits as the next food to introduce shows an appropriate understanding of the recommended feeding progression for infants.
Question 5 of 5
In caring for a 4-year-old child with a diagnosis of suspected child abuse, which is the best nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Provide the child with play situations that allow for disclosure. This intervention is crucial as it provides a safe and non-threatening environment for the child to express their feelings and disclose any abuse they may have experienced. By engaging the child in play situations, the child may feel more comfortable opening up about the abuse. A: Avoid touching the child - This is incorrect as it does not address the child's emotional needs or provide an opportunity for the child to communicate about the abuse. C: Discourage the child from remembering the incident - This is incorrect as it can hinder the child's healing process and prevent them from receiving appropriate support and intervention. D: Deny the suspected perpetrator visiting rights to the child - While this may be necessary for the child's safety, it does not directly address the child's emotional needs or provide a supportive environment for disclosure.