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Extract:

A child with pediculosis capitis


Question 1 of 5

A school nurse identifies that a child has pediculosis capitis and educates the child's parents about the condition. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A no-nit policy requires the child to be free of nits before returning to school. A is helpful but not definitive, C is excessive, and D is unnecessary unless others have lice.

Extract:

A child


Question 2 of 5

A school nurse is performing screening examinations for scoliosis. Which signs of scoliosis should the nurse assess for? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale: A: Scoliosis involves lateral curvature and vertebral rotation. C: Unequal rib heights result from spinal asymmetry. D: Chest asymmetry is common due to curvature. B, E, and F indicate normal symmetry, not scoliosis.

Extract:

A school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis


Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alternate-day prednisone reduces side effects while managing inflammation. B is excessive, C is not standard, and D limits normal activity unnecessarily.

Extract:

School-age boys


Question 4 of 5

A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Gynecomastia is common in late puberty and typically temporary. A, C, and D are inaccurate regarding timing or necessity.

Extract:

A child weighing 22 pounds trapped in a house fire and sustains a burn injury with 40% total body surface area (TBSA) affected


Question 5 of 5

A child weighing 22 pounds is trapped in a house fire and sustains a burn injury. The total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burns is found to be 40%. The Parkland formula for fluid resuscitation is used to calculate the amount of fluid the child requires. The nurse determines that the child will receive how many milliliters of fluid in the first 8 hours after the time of injury?

Correct Answer: 800 mL

Rationale: Parkland formula: 4 mL/kg/% TBSA. Weight: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg.
Total fluid: 40% × 10 kg × 4 mL/kg = 1600 mL over 24 hours. First 8 hours: 1600 mL ÷ 2 = 800 mL.

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