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Extract:

A 7-month-old infant


Question 1 of 5

A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates a need for further evaluation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: By 7 months, infants should babble with consonant-vowel combinations. One-syllable sounds suggest delayed language development, requiring evaluation. A, C, and D are normal.

Extract:

A child with pertussis who is in the convalescent stage


Question 2 of 5

The nurse provides home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis who is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further instruction?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In the convalescent stage, pertussis is less contagious, so strict droplet precautions for 2 weeks are unnecessary. A, C, and D are accurate care instructions.

Extract:

A child who weighs 28 lb


Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

Correct Answer: 5.3 mL

Rationale: Child's weight: 28 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.73 kg. Dose: 12.73 kg × 10 mg/kg = 127.3 mg. Volume: 127.3 mg ÷ (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.

Extract:

A 2-week-old infant


Question 4 of 5

A parent brings a 2-week-old infant to a clinic for a phenylketonuria rescreening blood test. The test indicates a serum phenylalanine level of 1 mg/dL (60.5 mcmol/L). The nurse reviews this result and makes which interpretation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A phenylalanine level of 1 mg/dL is normal, indicating a negative result for PKU. A, C, and D are incorrect interpretations.

Extract:

An infant


Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The apex of the heart provides the most accurate heart rate in infants, located at the point of maximum impulse. A, B, and C are less reliable sites.

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