Nursing Elites

1. Which is described as an elevated, circumscribed skin lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter and filled with serous fluid?

• A. Cyst
• B. Papule
• C. Pustule
• D. Vesicle

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A vesicle is an elevated, circumscribed lesion filled with serous fluid, typically less than 1 cm in diameter.

2. The school nurse understands that children are impacted by divorce. Which has the most impact on the positive outcome of a divorce?

• A. Age of the child
• B. Gender of the child
• C. Family characteristics
• D. Ongoing family conflict

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The level of ongoing family conflict is the most significant factor influencing the positive or negative outcomes for children during and after a divorce

3. Which describe the feelings and behaviors of early preschool children related to divorce? (Select all that apply.)

• A. Regressive behavior
• B. Fear of abandonment
• C. Blame themselves for the divorce
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Preschool children may exhibit regressive behavior, fear abandonment, and blame themselves for their parents' divorce due to their limited understanding of the situation.

4. The nurse is preparing to assess a 10-month-old infant. He is sitting on his father's lap and appears to be afraid of the nurse and of what might happen next. Which initial actions by the nurse should be most appropriate?

• A. Initiate a game of peek-a-boo.
• B. Ask the infant's father to place the infant on the examination table
• C. Talk softly to the infant while taking him from his father
• D. Undress the infant while he is still sitting on his father’s lap

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Engaging the infant in a familiar game like peek-a-boo can help reduce fear and build rapport before starting the assessment.

5. What component should be included in the nutritional management of a child with Crohn's disease?

• A. High fiber
• B. Increased protein
• C. Reduced calories
• D. Herbal supplements

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Increased protein. Children with Crohn's disease require a diet high in protein to support growth and tissue repair. High fiber should be avoided as it can exacerbate symptoms of Crohn's disease. Reducing calories can lead to malnutrition, which is detrimental in this condition. Herbal supplements should be used cautiously and only under medical advice as they may interact with medications or worsen symptoms.

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