The nurse is preparing a presentation depicting the various ways pathogens are spread around. The nurse will illustrate that pathogens passed around via insects is referred to as which mechanism?

The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 75 lb. The medication ordered for the child has a therapeutic dosage range of 33 mg/kg per day to 48 mg/kg per day. The medication ordered is to be given 4 times per day. Which dosages would be appropriate for the nurse to administer to this child in one dose?

The caregiver of an infant keeps removing the pulse oximetry sensor claiming it’s too tight on the baby. Which response should the nurse prioritize in addressing this situation?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of 5-year-old twins regarding urinary tract infections (UTIs). The caregiver is puzzled about why her daughter has had three urinary tract infections but her son has had none. She reports that their diets and fluid intake are similar. Which statement would be accurate for the nurse to tell this mother?

The nurse is teaching an in-service program to a group of nurses on the topic of children diagnosed with Kwashiorkor. The nurses in the group make the following statements. Which statement is most accurate related to the diagnosis of Kwashiorkor?

The nurse is preparing to teach a class to a group of young parents with infants the basics of introducing solid foods into the diet. Which factor about the food should the nurse point out the infants respond to best when introducing solid foods into the diet?

A single woman brings her 10-year-old daughter in for the first well-child visit at the clinic. The nurse discovers they recently relocated to that area due to the mother’s job, the child is now attending a “tough” school and she is home, scared and alone, for several hours after school. Which action should the nurse prioritize to assist this family?

The nurse is reviewing a client’s chart and notes that the child is in droplet precautions for pneumonia. What protection would she need to take in caring for the child?

The school nurse is preparing to conduct routine health screenings of the elementary school students. Which screening will the nurse prioritize for students ages 6 to 8?

Tess is a 5-year-old client who must receive an IV infusion of antibiotics. She is anxious, resistant, and wiggly. To keep her safe during the time the IV is in place, the nurse would choose which method to restrain her?

A dermatologist treating a 16-year-old girl with a history of severe acne has ordered that she be started on a course of isotretinoin. The teen’s caregiver has said that her daughter is a virgin and refuses to allow her to have the required pregnancy testing. What would be the best action for the nurse?