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School - Aged Child all questions solved 100 accurately latest version
School - Aged Child all questions solved 100 accurately latest version
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School - Aged ChildQuestion 1 See full question 1m 13s
A school-age child has a fever, joint inflammation, and a nonpruritic rash.
Knowing that these are signs of rheumatic fever, the nurse should ask
the parents:
You Selected:
"Has your child had strep throat recently?"
Correct response:
"Has your child had strep throat recently?"
Explanation:
Asking if the child had strep throat recently is appropriate because group
A streptococcal infection typically precedes rheumatic fever — an
inflammatory disease that affects the heart, joints, and central nervous
system. Rheumatic fever isn't infectious and can't be transmitted from
one person to another. Congenital heart defects don't play a role in the
development of rheumatic fever. H. influenzae vaccine doesn't prevent
streptococcal infection or rheumatic fever.
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Question 2 See full question 42s
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According to Erikson's theory of development, chronic illness can
interfere with - -LvL 5 to 6
Question 1 See full question 1m 1s
A nurse is caring for a school-age child with cerebral palsy. The child has
difficulty eating using regular utensils and requires a lot of assistance.
Which referral is most appropriate?
You Selected:
Occupational therapist
Correct response:
, Occupational therapist
Explanation:
An occupational therapist helps physically disabled clients adapt to
physical limitations and is most qualified to help a child with cerebral
palsy eat and perform other activities of daily living. A registered dietitian
manages and plans for the nutritional needs of children with cerebral
palsy but isn't trained in modifying or fitting utensils with assistive
devices. A physical therapist is trained to help a child with cerebral palsy
gain function and prevent further disability but not to assist the child in
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performing activities of daily living. A nursing assistant can help a child
eat; however, the nu - -LvL 0 to 1
Question 1 See full question 1m 28s
When teaching a parent of a school-age child about signs and symptoms
of fever that require immediate notification of the physician, which
description should the nurse include?
You Selected:
Complaints of a stiff neck
Correct response:
Complaints of a stiff neck
Explanation:
The nurse should discuss complaints of a stiff neck because fever and a
stiff neck indicate possible meningitis. Burning or pain with urination,
fever that disappears for 24 hours then returns, and a history of febrile
seizures should be addressed by the physician but can wait until office
hours.
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Question 2 See full question 5m 4s
The nurse leading a group session for parents of children diagnosed with
oppositional defiant disorder. The nurse should give which
recommendation for discipline?
You Selected:
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Be consistent with discipline while assisting with ways for the child to
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