Nursing Elites

1. In which frame of reference do activities involve responses to movement, balance, weight bearing, and tactile activities?

• A. Motor control/motor learning
• B. Ayres' sensory integration
• C. Neurodevelopmental treatment
• D. Developmental

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Ayres' sensory integration focuses on activities that target responses to movement, balance, weight bearing, and tactile stimuli to improve sensory processing and integration. This approach aims to address sensory challenges through structured activities to enhance overall function and participation. Motor control/motor learning (Choice A) deals with the control and coordination of voluntary movements. Neurodevelopmental treatment (Choice C) focuses on facilitating normal movement patterns and postural control. Developmental (Choice D) refers to the natural sequence of growth and development in children.

2. A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant about home safety. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A. I will place my baby on her stomach to sleep
• B. I will put a small pillow in my baby's crib
• C. I will keep my baby's crib away from the radiator
• D. I will use a drop-side crib for my baby

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The nurse should instruct the guardian to keep the baby�s crib away from the radiator to prevent burns.

3. A 4-year-old client with intractable seizures has been on a ketogenic diet for the last 6 months, with a decrease in seizure activity. This child is now admitted to the pediatric unit with left-sided pain. Which possible complication to this diet does the nurse suspect?

• A. Appendicitis
• B. Bowel obstruction
• C. Urinary tract infection
• D. Kidney stones

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The ketogenic diet increases the risk of kidney stones.

4. In an immunization clinic, which patient will the nurse identify as not eligible to receive routine immunizations?

• A. An 8-year-old experiencing diarrhea
• B. A 2-year-old with a history of pre-term birth
• C. A 4-year-old with a fever and upper respiratory tract infection
• D. A 6-year-old who has been recently exposed to a classmate with chickenpox

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The nurse should identify the 4-year-old with a fever and upper respiratory tract infection as not eligible to receive routine immunizations. It is contraindicated to administer vaccines in the presence of moderate to severe illness, whether with or without fever, to prevent potential complications or reduced vaccine efficacy.

5. A child is being assessed for Kawasaki disease. Which of the following findings should be expected?

• A. Decreased heart rate
• B. Dry, scaly skin
• C. Fever unresponsive to antipyretics
• D. Nontender cervical lymphadenopathy

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In Kawasaki disease, a child typically presents with a fever that is unresponsive to antipyretics because the disease is characterized by systemic inflammation. The persistent fever is a hallmark feature of the disease and can last for more than five days despite treatment with antipyretics.

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