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Question 1 of 5

A 10-year-old boy has been seen frequently by the school nurse over the past three weeks after school begins in the fall. He reports headaches, stomach aches, and difficulty sleeping. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, and sleep issues often indicate stress or emotional distress in children. Asking about a typical school day helps identify potential stressors (e.g., bullying, academic pressure), which is a more targeted initial approach than vital sign comparison, parental counseling, or neurological assessment.

Question 2 of 5

An 8-year-old girl with precocious sexual development is being treated medically with injections of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) to regulate the pituitary gland. Which statement by the parents indicates that they understand the treatment?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: LHRH therapy aims to delay precocious puberty, allowing the child to develop at a pace similar to peers. The statement about sexual maturity differences disappearing reflects understanding that the treatment is temporary and effective in aligning development with age-appropriate norms.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with crusting and swollen eyelids, purulent drainage, and inflamed conjunctiva. The child receives a prescription for an ophthalmic antiinfective ointment. Which instruction should the nurse provide the child's caregivers during discharge education?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ophthalmic ointments often cause temporary blurry vision due to their consistency. Informing caregivers about this expected effect ensures treatment adherence and reduces concern. Discontinuing early risks incomplete treatment, wiping toward the eye can spread infection, and while wipes are useful, blurry vision education is the priority.

Question 4 of 5

Based on the child's diagnosis, he has mixed blood flow due to a left-to-right shunt within the ventricular septum _____.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The phrase 'across the ventricular septum' accurately describes the location of the left-to-right shunt in a ventricular septal defect, causing mixed blood flow.

Question 5 of 5

A child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease is brought to the clinic. The mother reports that her child is irritable, refuses to eat, and has skin peeling on both hands and feet. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the mother to implement first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Irritability in Kawasaki disease often stems from discomfort and systemic effects. A quiet environment reduces stimulation, helping to soothe the child and address irritability first, which may improve eating. Lotion, food lists, and parental rest are secondary.

Similar Questions

During a well baby clinic visit, the mother of a 6-month-old infant asks the nurse if she can have a prescription for liquid multivitamin with fluoride. Though the infant is still breast feeding, the mother provides the child with supplemental formula feedings. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A 9-year-old admitted to the unit with severe abdominal pain and fever is diagnosed with appendicitis and is placed on the surgery schedule for an appendectomy. The child reports to the nurse of experiencing sudden relief in abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse take first?
During a follow-up clinic visit, a mother tells the nurse that her 5-month-old son who had surgical correction for tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) has rapid breathing, often takes a long time to eat, and requires frequent rest periods. The infant is not crying while being held and his growth is in the expected range. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
The nurse begins collecting the medical history of a child when the child screams and tries to hide behind the parent, dropping a stuffed toy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A 10-year-old girl who has had type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) for the past two years tells the nurse that she would like to use a pump instead of insulin injections to manage her diabetes. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?

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