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A nurse is assessing a child who has experienced a febrile seizure. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as the cause of the seizure?

Sudden rise in body temperature due to infection

Pooling of blood in a cerebral space

Structural brain lobe defect since birth

Trauma to the head or neck area causing a concussion

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Febrile seizures are most commonly triggered by a rapid increase in body temperature, typically due to an infection.

B. Pooling of blood in a cerebral space is associated with hemorrhagic conditions, not febrile seizures.

C. Structural brain defects are associated with epilepsy, not febrile seizures.

D. Trauma causing a concussion may lead to seizures but is not the cause of febrile seizures.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Cuff size recommendations vary based on the child’s arm circumference, not a specific range for all school-aged children.

B. The cuff should fit snugly around the child's arm, not loosely, to obtain an accurate reading.

C. Blood pressure is typically measured over the brachial artery using a manual or automated cuff.

D. Routine blood pressure screening usually begins at age 3 unless there are specific indications to begin earlier.

A. Cough and respiratory symptoms B. Joint pain and swelling C. Abdominal pain and diarrhea D. Persistent high fever

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Cough and respiratory symptoms are not primary features of Kawasaki disease.

B. Joint pain and swelling are more common in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, not Kawasaki disease.

C. Abdominal pain and diarrhea are not defining characteristics of Kawasaki disease.

D. Kawasaki disease is characterized by a persistent high fever lasting more than 5 days, along with symptoms such as conjunctivitis, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.

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