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What is the primary responsibility of the nurse when administering medications?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse when administering medications?
- Ensuring the patient's safety
- Providing patient education
- Understanding the medication's class and route (correct)
- Calculating the dosage
What is the average life span of red blood cells (RBCs)?
What is the average life span of red blood cells (RBCs)?
- 150,000-400,000 per mm³
- 7-10 days
- 12-20 days
- 120 days (correct)
What is the normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count?
What is the normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count?
- 4.2-4.87 million/mm³
- 5–10 × 10³/mm³ (correct)
- 3.5-5
- 135-145
Which of the following is considered the most common type of anemia?
Which of the following is considered the most common type of anemia?
What is the normal range for platelet count?
What is the normal range for platelet count?
What is the most common genetic condition mentioned in the text?
What is the most common genetic condition mentioned in the text?
What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?
What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?
What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a symptom of pharyngitis?
Which of the following is a symptom of pharyngitis?
What is the most frequent cause of conductive hearing loss in children?
What is the most frequent cause of conductive hearing loss in children?
Which of the following is a recommended nursing intervention for otitis media?
Which of the following is a recommended nursing intervention for otitis media?
What is the most important action to take for a child who is continuously swallowing after a tonsillectomy?
What is the most important action to take for a child who is continuously swallowing after a tonsillectomy?
Which vaccine can decrease the incidence of acute otitis media in children?
Which vaccine can decrease the incidence of acute otitis media in children?
What is the best management approach for otitis media?
What is the best management approach for otitis media?
Which of the following is not a recommended nursing intervention for otitis externa?
Which of the following is not a recommended nursing intervention for otitis externa?
What is the primary goal of pain management in a child with otitis media?
What is the primary goal of pain management in a child with otitis media?
Which of the following is a characteristic of croup syndromes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of croup syndromes?
What is the earliest indication of cystic fibrosis in newborns?
What is the earliest indication of cystic fibrosis in newborns?
What is the purpose of the Sweat Chloride Test in cystic fibrosis?
What is the purpose of the Sweat Chloride Test in cystic fibrosis?
Why are antihistamines contraindicated in cystic fibrosis?
Why are antihistamines contraindicated in cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary purpose of the nursing interventions mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the nursing interventions mentioned in the text?
What is the importance of encouraging children with cystic fibrosis to be involved in their healthcare decisions?
What is the importance of encouraging children with cystic fibrosis to be involved in their healthcare decisions?
What is the purpose of the Fecal Elastase test in cystic fibrosis?
What is the purpose of the Fecal Elastase test in cystic fibrosis?
What is the purpose of providing low-flow humidified supplemental oxygen in the nursing interventions for cystic fibrosis?
What is the purpose of providing low-flow humidified supplemental oxygen in the nursing interventions for cystic fibrosis?
What is the importance of demonstrating correct performance of nebulizer treatments and inhalers in the nursing interventions for cystic fibrosis?
What is the importance of demonstrating correct performance of nebulizer treatments and inhalers in the nursing interventions for cystic fibrosis?
What is the purpose of encouraging daily-fat soluble vitamin supplements in the nursing interventions for cystic fibrosis?
What is the purpose of encouraging daily-fat soluble vitamin supplements in the nursing interventions for cystic fibrosis?
What is recommended to reduce the risk of pneumococcal infection starting at 2 months of age?
What is recommended to reduce the risk of pneumococcal infection starting at 2 months of age?
What is an important measure to prevent lead poisoning in children?
What is an important measure to prevent lead poisoning in children?
When should parents teach their children the signs of infection?
When should parents teach their children the signs of infection?
What should be done if a child's temperature goes above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit?
What should be done if a child's temperature goes above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit?
Which preventive measure is recommended before dental procedures for some children?
Which preventive measure is recommended before dental procedures for some children?
What specific actions are advised to prevent injury in children?
What specific actions are advised to prevent injury in children?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign or symptom of sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign or symptom of sickle cell disease?
Which diagnostic test is used to rapidly detect the presence of hemoglobin S?
Which diagnostic test is used to rapidly detect the presence of hemoglobin S?
Which of the following is a common complication of sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a common complication of sickle cell disease?
Which coagulation factor is often deficient in individuals with sickle cell disease?
Which coagulation factor is often deficient in individuals with sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a common nursing intervention for managing sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a common nursing intervention for managing sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a potential manifestation of sickle cell disease in children?
Which of the following is a potential manifestation of sickle cell disease in children?
What is a common complication of sickle cell disease that can lead to spontaneous bleeding?
What is a common complication of sickle cell disease that can lead to spontaneous bleeding?
Which of the following is a common recommendation for infants with sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a common recommendation for infants with sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a potential complication of sickle cell disease related to the spleen?
Which of the following is a potential complication of sickle cell disease related to the spleen?
