Chapter 16: Health Problems of the School-Age Child

Chapter 16: Health Problems of the School-Age Child

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Deficiency of which vitamin or mineral results in an inadequate inflammatory response?

ANS:  A

A deficiency of vitamin A results in an inadequate inflammatory response. Deficiencies of vitamins B₁ and C result in decreased collagen formation. A deficiency of zinc leads to impaired epithelialization.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding       REF:   p. 613

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment           MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

2. An occlusive dressing is applied to a large abrasion. This is advantageous because the dressing will accomplish what?

ANS:  C

Occlusive dressings, such as Acuderm, are not adherent to the wound site. They provide a moist wound surface and insulate the wound. The dressing does not have vitamin C or antiseptic capabilities. Acuderm protects against friction.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyzing             REF:   p. 613

TOP:   Nursing Process: Implementation     MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

3. A toddler has a deep laceration contaminated with dirt and sand. Before closing the wound, the nurse should irrigate with what solution?

ANS:  B

Normal saline is the only acceptable fluid for irrigation listed. The nurse should cleanse the wound with a forced stream of normal saline or water. Alcohol is not used for wound irrigation. Povidone–iodine is contraindicated for cleansing fresh, open wounds. Hydrogen peroxide can cause formation of subcutaneous gas when applied under pressure.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyzing             REF:   p. 616

TOP:   Nursing Process: Implementation     MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

4. The nurse should know what about Lyme disease?

ANS:  C

Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete spread by ticks. The early characteristic rash is erythema migrans. Tick bites should be avoided by entering tick-infested areas with caution. Light-colored clothing should be worn to identify ticks easily. Long-sleeve shirts and long pants tucked into socks should be worn. Early treatment of the erythema migrans (stage 1) can prevent the development of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete, not mycotic spores.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding       REF:   p. 629

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment           MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

5. The school nurse is seeing a child who collected some poison ivy leaves during recess. He says only his hands touched it. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

ANS:  C

The first recommended action is to rinse his hands in cold running water within 15 minutes of exposure. This will neutralize the urushiol not yet bonded to the skin. Soaking his hands in warm water is effective for soothing the skin lesions after the dermatitis has begun. Antibacterial soap removes protective skin oils and dilutes the urushiol, allowing it to spread.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying               REF:   p. 620

TOP:   Nursing Process: Implementation     MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity