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Chapter 32: Childhood Communicable Diseases

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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement made by a sexually active adolescent girl indicates an understanding of the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? a. “I always douche after intercourse.” b. “I think you can get a vaccination for STIs now.” c. “I insist that my ...

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Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition



MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which statement made by a sexually active adolescent girl indicates an understanding of
the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
a. “I always douche after intercourse.”
b. “I think you can get a vaccination for STIs now.”
c. “I insist that my partner wear a condom.”
d. “I am protected because I take the pill.”


ANS: C
The use of condoms to prevent STIs is not considered 100% effective but is
recommended for sexual intercourse.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 756 OBJ: 8
TOP: Sexually Transmitted Infections KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Evaluation


2. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a hospitalized infant who is HIV positive?
a. Risk for injury
b. Altered nutrition
c. Impaired skin integrity
d. Risk for infection


ANS: D
The infant who is HIV positive has impaired immunological functioning and is at
high risk for infection.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 757 OBJ: 9 TOP:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus KEY: Nursing Process Step: Nursing
Diagnosis

, 3. How would the nurse document a rash that has erythematous, circular raised lesions?
a. Macular
b. Papular
c. Vesicular
d. Pustular


ANS: B
A papule is a circular, reddened elevated area on the skin.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 751 OBJ: 2
TOP: Rashes KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection


4. Which classification of medication would make a child most susceptible to an
opportunistic infection?
a. Anticonvulsant
b. Beta-adrenergic agent
c. Antibiotic
d. Corticosteroid


ANS: D
Steroids are immunosuppressive drugs that make the child very susceptible to
opportunistic infections.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 742 OBJ: 3
TOP: Effect of Steroids KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection


5. A 10-year-old child is diagnosed with hepatitis A. What is the most likely way the child
contracted this disease?
a. Came in contact with infected blood
b. Came in contact with droplets in the air
c. Was bitten by a mosquito or a tick
d. Ate shrimp while in Mexico


ANS: D
Hepatitis A results from ingestion of contaminated water or shellfish.

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