A nurse is preparing to apply lidocaine and prilocaine cream to a child prior to the insertion of an IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Avoid removing the cream prior to the procedure.

Gently rub the cream into the skin.

Wash the site with alcohol prior to applying the cream.

Apply the cream 1 hr before the procedure.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. The cream should be removed after it has been on the skin for the recommended amount of time. It is typically wiped off before the procedure.

B. The medication should applied repeatedly to provide analgesia

C. Washing the site with alcohol before applying the cream is not necessary and may cause unnecessary skin irritation.

D. Lidocaine and prilocaine cream typically require about 60 minutes to take effect.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Gonorrhea is a nationally notifiable sexually transmitted infection (STI). This means that healthcare providers are required to report cases of gonorrhea to public health authorities to track and monitor the spread of the disease.

B. Bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis are common STIs but are not nationally notifiable.

C. Genital herpes simplex virus is a common STI but is not nationally notifiable.

D. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common STI, but it is not nationally notifiable.
However, HPV vaccines are recommended to prevent certain strains of the virus that can cause cervical cancer.

A. Hepatitis B B. Varicella C. Human papillomavirus D. Inactivated polio virus

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine is typically administered shortly after birth, not at 12 months of age.

B. Correct. The first dose of the Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is recommended at 12 months of age.

C. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is not typically started until the preadolescent or adolescent years, typically around ages 11-12.

D. The first dose of the Inactivated Polio Virus (IPV) vaccine is usually given at 2 months of age, with additional doses at 4 months and 6-18 months.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is preparing to apply lidocaine and prilocaine cream to a child prior to the insertion of an IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse in a community clinic is reviewing the laboratory results of four clients. The nurse should identify which of the following sexually transmitted infections is nationally notifiable.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A nurse is teaching a group of parents about childhood immunizations. The nurse should identify that infants should receive the first dose of which of the following immunizations at 12 months of age?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take to deliver atraumatic care?

A nurse is preparing a child for a lumbar puncture. In which of the following positions should the child be placed for the procedure?

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a toddler who is recovering following a routine surgical procedure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is 1 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The nurse should teach the parents to take which of the following actions during a seizure?

A nurse is assessing a toddler who has a history of lead poisoning. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to initiate IV antibiotic therapy for a newly admitted 12-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is admitting a child who has acute epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?