A child sustained a "full-thickness" burn injury. This type injury involves tissue destruction down to the:
epidermis.
dermis.
... [Show More] subcutaneous tissue
internal organs.
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A child was involved in a vehicular accident and sustained burns on the lower extremities. Examination reveals a dry, waxy, whitish appearance of both lower legs and some visualization of the tibialis anterior. This type of burn would be classified as a:
superficial thickness burn.
superficial partial thickness burn.
deep partial thickness burn.
full thickness burn.
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The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of cystic fibrosis in an infant is:
History of poor intestinal absorption
Foul smelling, frothy, greasy stools
Meconium ileus
Salty taste on the skin
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An infant presents with a rash in the diaper area. Which description likely indicates candidal diaper rash?
Red, moist, maculopapular patch with poorly defined borders in diaper area
Bright red, moist patches with sharply demarcated borders, some loose scales noted in the diaper area
Moist, thin-roofed vesicles with a thin, erythematous base noted in the diaper area
Erythematous and symmetric rash noted in the diaper area
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Examination of a child who experienced a burn from a curling iron on the forearm appears red without blistering but is painful to touch. This type of burn would be classified as a:
superficial thickness burn.
superficial partial thickness burn.
deep partial thickness burn.
full thickness burn.
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A small child sustained burns to the posterior trunk and posterior surface of both arms. According to the "Rule of Nines" for small children, what percentage of the total body surface area was involved?
9%.
18%.
27%.
32.5%.
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If a newborn is suspected of having congenital hypothyroidism, which clinical manifestation would be evident?
Prematurity
Hyperthermia
Hyperactivity
Enlarged anterior fontanel
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A child has a maculopapular, blotchy rash and on examination of his mouth, red eruptions with white centers on the buccal mucosa are visualized. These eruptions are called:
rubella spots.
aphthous ulcers.
Pastia's spots.
Koplik spots.
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When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is:
itching.
alopecia.
vesicles.
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A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be present at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a:
cavernous hemangioma.
telangiectasia.
port-wine stain.
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The infant with the lowest risk of developing elevated levels of bilirubin is the one who:
is feeding poorly or whose feedings are delayed for several hours.
has developed a cephalhematoma.
is the second birth to an Rh negative mother.
breast feeds within the first hour of life.
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A seven- year -old is suspected of having conduct disorder. Which one of the following topics should the nurse practitioner include in the assessment history?
Stuttering
Animal abuse
Worrying excessively about mother
Refusing to perform chores
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With Duchenne muscular dystrophy:
boys inherit the condition from their father.
the onset of symptoms occurs in late childhood and adolescence.
symptoms include tremors, hypertonicity, and seizures.
characteristics include a waddling gait, lordosis and presence of Gower's sign.
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Which of the following would help a 9-year-old develop a sense of industry?
Providing large plastic blocks for him to build things
Helping him make a collection of several objects
Encouraging running for short distances
Explaining the workings of his heart
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When assessing a 3-year-old African American child, the most likely cause of black, dusky mucous membranes is related to:
jaundice.
pallor.
erythema.
cyanosis.
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The first sign of puberty in a male is:
increased vertical height.
a change in voice.
testicular enlargement.
facial hair.
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After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner identifies absence of movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to:
perform the Ortolani maneuver.
elicit the Babinski reflex.
examine the clavicle.
check the brachial pulses. [Show Less]