A nurse is caring for a child with a cellulitis of the hand. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Cleansing area using Burow's solution.
Prepare for crypotherapy.
Apply a topical antifungal medication.
Administer oral antibiotics.
The Correct Answer is D
A. Burow’s solution is an astringent used for conditions such as weeping eczema or mild skin irritations, but it does not treat bacterial infections like cellulitis. It may provide soothing, but it is not an effective therapeutic intervention for cellulitis.
B. Cryotherapy involves freezing tissue and is used for lesions such as warts or certain skin growths, not for bacterial infections like cellulitis. It has no role in treating acute bacterial infections.
C. Topical antifungals are used for fungal infections such as tinea infections, not for bacterial cellulitis. Cellulitis requires systemic treatment targeting bacteria.
D. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus species. The first-line treatment is typically oral antibiotics for mild to moderate infections. Severe cases may require IV antibiotics. Administering antibiotics addresses the underlying infection, reduces inflammation, and prevents the spread of infection.
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Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
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Correct Answer is ["40"]
Explanation
Step 1: Determine the concentration per mL
Prednisone oral solution = 5 mg / 5 mL → 1 mg/mL
Step 2: Use the formula
Volume (mL) = Desired dose ÷ Concentration per mL
Volume = 40 ÷ 1 = 40 mL
Final Answer: 40 mL
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. This statement reflects proper site rotation within a specific anatomical area. Rotating injections within the same general area (e.g., abdomen, thigh, upper arm) after 4–6 injections helps prevent lipohypertrophy while maintaining consistent absorption rates. Proper rotation within a single area is safer than frequently changing anatomical sites.
B. Aspiration is not recommended for subcutaneous insulin injections because the risk of injecting into a blood vessel is extremely low and aspiration can increase pain or tissue trauma.
C. Subcutaneous insulin should generally be injected at a 90-degree angle for most children and adults. A 30-degree angle is only used in very thin individuals to avoid intramuscular injection. Using a 30-degree angle routinely may reduce absorption consistency.
D. Glargine (long-acting insulin) should never be mixed with other insulins in the same syringe because it alters its pharmacokinetics. Mixing can lead to unpredictable absorption and blood glucose fluctuations. Only certain short-acting and intermediate-acting insulins can be safely mixed if prescribed.
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