ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Child who has mumps.
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A nurse is planning care for a child who has mumps. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Initiate droplet precautions. Mumps is transmitted through respiratory secretions, making it necessary to implement droplet precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. These precautions include wearing a mask, maintaining a safe distance from the infected child, and ensuring proper hand hygiene. Airborne precautions (
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A) are for diseases transmitted through tiny droplets that remain suspended in the air. Standard precautions (
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B) are used for all patients to prevent the spread of infection. Contact precautions (
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D) are for diseases that spread through direct contact with the patient or their environment.
Therefore, in the case of mumps, initiating droplet precautions is the most appropriate measure to prevent transmission.
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