Question 1

The clinic nurse is assessing a child suspected of having juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Which of the following assessment items would the nurse expect to find in a child who has been diagnosed with JRA? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) typically presents with morning stiffness, painful and swollen joints, limited range of motion, and a history of fever spikes, especially in the late afternoon or evening. Hematuria and stiffness developing later in the day are not characteristic of JRA.

Question 2

Which of the following interventions are appropriate for a child placed in protective isolation for neutropenia? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A child with neutropenia is at high risk for infections. A low-bacteria diet (A) helps reduce the risk of infections from food. Using sterile technique for dressings (B) minimizes infection risk. Peeling fruits and vegetables (C) removes potential bacteria on the surface. Fresh-cut flowers (D) and allowing ill visitors (E) increase infection risk and should be avoided.

Question 3

Augmentin 500 mg orally every 6 hours is prescribed for a child with an upper respiratory infection. The medication is supplied as 200 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will be administered in each dose? (Enter the answer in the space provided.)

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

A mother brings her child to the emergency department. Based on the child's sitting position, drooling, and apparent respiratory distress, a diagnosis of epiglottis is suspected. In anti cipation of the physician's prescriptions, number the following actions in the appropriate order for delivering nursing interventions for this child. (Number 1 is the first action, and number 6 is the last action.)

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 2: Child Health

The clinic nurse is assessing a child suspected of having juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) . Which of the following assessment items would the nurse expect to find in a child who has been diagnosed with JRA? Select all that apply.

Which of the following interventions are appropriate for a child placed in protective isolation for neutropenia? Select all that apply.

Augmentin 500 mg orally every 6 hours is prescribed for a child with an upper respiratory infection. The medication is supplied as 200 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will be administered in each dose? (Enter the answer in the space provided.)