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Chapter 21: Dermatologic Disorders

Pediatric Nursing The Critical Components of Nursing Care 1st Edition by Kathryn Rudd

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Chapter 21: Dermatologic Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

  1. The mother brings a 10-month-old child into the clinic due to an unusual rash that she has noted. In completing the history, the nurse should ask about:
  2. The general health of the child.
  3. Allergies.
  4. Recent immunizations or medications.
  5. All of the above.

 

ANS: 4

  Feedback
1. The general health history is needed at this time.
2. Allergies will help identify the cause of the rash.
3. Immunizations and medications can cause rashes, thus should be assessed.
4. All of the above should be included in assessing the child for dermatologic conditions.

KEY: Content Area: Integumentary | Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application | REF: CHAPTER 21 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. The nurse asks a nursing student if any systemic signs and symptoms were present when assessing a 5-year-old client. Which answer would demonstrate that the nursing student understood?
  2. Itchy, red rash
  3. Vesicles present
  4. Fever and headache
  5. Blistering

 

ANS: 3

  Feedback
1. A rash is not a systemic sign.
2. Vesicles are not a systemic sign.
3. Systemic signs and symptoms include fever, headache, decreased responsiveness, and pain.
4. Blistering is not a systemic reaction.

KEY: Content Area: Integumentary | Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | REF: CHAPTER 21 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. The nurse in the PICU is checking for areas of skin breakdown on her 4-year-old patient. The most common areas for skin breakdown in the pediatric client include all of the following except the:
  2. Ears.
  3. Occiput.
  4. Heels.
  5. Scapula.

 

ANS: 3

  Feedback
1. The most common areas for pressure ulcers in children are the ears, occiput, sacrum, and scapula because of the pressure points.
2. The most common areas for pressure ulcers in children are the ears, occiput, sacrum, and scapula because of the pressure points.
3. The heels do not have as much pressure placed upon them when the child is in bed.
4. The most common areas for pressure ulcers in children are the ears, occiput, sacrum, and scapula.

KEY: Content Area: Integumentary | Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application | REF: CHAPTER 21 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. Which of the categories are parts of the Braden Q scale?
  2. Mobility and activity
  3. Sensory perception
  4. Nutrition, tissue perfusion, and oxygenation
  5. All of the above

 

ANS: 4

  Feedback
1. The Braden Q scale includes assessment of mobility and activity.
2. The Braden Q scale includes assessment of sensory perception.
3. The Braden Q scale includes assessment of nutrition, tissue perfusion, and oxygenation.
4. The Braden Q scale includes assessment of mobility, activity, sensory perception, moisture, friction shear, nutrition, tissue perfusion, and oxygenation.

KEY: Content Area: Integumentary | Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Knowledge | REF: CHAPTER 21 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. Which of the following interventions will assist the acute care patient in the PICU with the prevention of skin breakdown?
  2. Using water-based skin moisturizers for dry skin
  3. Keeping the child well oxygenated and well nourished
  4. Changing positions at least every two hours
  5. All of the above

 

ANS: 4

  Feedback
1. The intervention will help prevent skin breakdown.
2. Oxygenation and nutrition are important factors in prevention of skin breakdown.
3. Changing positions helps prevent the pressure points from developing breakdown.
4. The interventions listed all help to prevent skin breakdown of the hospitalized child.

KEY: Content Area: Integumentary | Integrated Process: Physiological Integrity Nursing Process | Client Need: Nursing Process | Cognitive Level: Application | REF: CHAPTER 21 | Type: Multiple Choice

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