Question:
If a newborn develops a cephalohematoma, the newborn is at an increased risk for:
infection.
jaundice. Correct
caput succedaneum.
erythema toxicum.
Explanation:
Cephalohematomas are characterized by bleeding between the bone and the periosteum. Because of
breakdown of the red blood cells within a hematoma, the infants are at greater risk for jaundice. They do
not increase the risk for infections. Caput succedaneum is an edematous area on the head from pressure
against the cervix. Erythema toxicum is a benign rash of unknown cause that consists of blotchy red areas.
Question:
A twelve-month-old was recently diagnosed with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The
mother asks the nurse practitioner: "How could my child have acquired AIDS?" The best response from the
nurse practitioner should be that: "Children under two years of age usually acquire AIDS:
by sharing car seats with an HIV infected toddler."
because the child may have been sexually abused by someone who was HIV positive."
perinatally through an HIV infected mother." Correct
through casual contact with an HIV infected individual in a day care center."
Explanation:
Perinatally is the acquired mode for infants. Children usually over five years of age acquire AIDS through
sexual abuse. HIV does not survive in the environment and there is no evidence to date to support the fact
That AIDS is acquired through casual contact or by sharing car seats with HIV infected seats.
Question:
Which ethnicity is associated with glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency?
American Indian
black Correct
Asian
Hispanic
Explanation:
Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency is a condition in which red blood cells break
down when the body is exposed to certain drugs (aspirin, antimalaria drugs) or the stress of infection. G-6-
PD is most prevalent in people of Mediterranean and African descent, and specifically common in Saudi
Arabian, African, and black patients.
Question:
The blood lead level that requires further testing and monitoring in children is:
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