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 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?

A 9-year-old patient has been complaining of headache, coughing, and an aching chest. The care provider makes a diagnosis of a viral infection. The child’s mother tells the nurse that when she first said she had a headache, the child’s father gave her half of an adult aspirin. The mother has heard of Reye syndrome and asks the nurse if her child could get this. Which statement would be the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is discussing types of treatment used when working with children who have orthopedic disorders. Which form of treatment covers the lower part of the body, usually from the waist down, and either one or both legs while leaving the feet open?

The nurse is preparing a safety presentation for a health fair for families. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize when illustrating car safety and the family?

The nurse asks the parents of a child about the family health history. The father asks the nurse why she needs this information. The nurse would explain that the family health history is gathered for what reason?

In discussing the causes of iron-deficiency anemia in children with a group of nurses, the following statements are made. Which of these statements is a misconception related to iron-deficiency anemia?

The nurse is caring for an infant immediately after pyloromyotomy surgery has been performed to treat pyloric stenosis. The infant’s parents are understandably anxious about their child. Given the situation, what is the most appropriate way for the nurse to position the infant during the anesthesia recovery period?

A toddler is hospitalized and the nurse wants to make the transition from home to hospital as easy as possible for him. Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial to assist the toddler in adapting to the hospital?

The nurse is attempting to include family in the care of a hospitalized, terminally ill adolescent. Which interventions can be appropriately delegated to family members? (Select all that apply)

A caregiver who works in the hospital brings his 9-year-old son to the emergency room with a spiral fracture of the tibia. The caregiver reports that the injury occurred when the boy’s 5-year-old sister hit him with a wooden bat. The injury is inconsistent with an impact and with the sister’s strength. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do in this situation?