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When evaluating a pediatric patient’s laboratory data, which blood cell component is responsible for seeking out and destroying organisms that might cause disease?

A child presents to the pediatric clinic with a “slapped cheek” facial rash. This rash is typically associated with which virus?

A nurse is educating parents on influenza. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further education?

A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for a second DTaP vaccine. The mother reports a runny nose for 2 days but no fever. Prior to administering the vaccine, which question is most appropriate?

What type of room should a nurse assign to a child placed on neutropenic precautions?

A nurse is discussing immunity and how it refers to the body’s ability to develop antibodies against specific bacteria, viruses, and toxins. What statement by the parent requires further instruction?

A nurse is providing care within 3 feet of a pediatric patient who is placed on droplet precautions. Which PPE should the nurse don?

The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Which priority health-promotion strategy should the nurse recommend for all age groups of children?

A 12-year-old child presents 1 hour after stepping on a rusty nail. What is the nurse’s immediate intervention?

A parent asks the nurse how severe childhood immunization reactions are reported. What is the nurse’s best response?

A mother refuses to have her child immunized with the MMR vaccine because she believes that letting her infant get these diseases will help him fight off other diseases later in life. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A 4-month-old child presents for a routine well-child checkup with vaccinations. The mother expresses concern that her child was exposed to influenza. Which is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A parent reports that her 5-year-old child, who has had all the recommended immunizations, had a mild fever 1 week ago and now has bright red cheeks and a lacy red maculopapular rash on the trunk and arms. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate based on the current data?

The nurse is providing care to a child who is diagnosed with Lyme disease. The mother wants to know how to protect her other children from contracting this disease from the infected child. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session regarding the transmission of this disease process?

Which is the priority nursing action when it is suspected that an infectious agent has been used as a weapon by terrorists?

Which nursing action is most appropriate to decrease the risk of transmitting viral infections by patients and family members at a local clinic?

A nurse is educating parents about the importance of preventing the spread of influenza and recommends the annual influenza vaccine for their 9-month-old infant. Which statement by the parents needs further education?

A nurse is educating parents about varicella infections. What statement by the parent needs further education?

A child presents with drooling, dysphagia, and in a tripod position in an effort to maximize respirations. What action by the nurse needs further intervention?

A child presents in the emergency department (ED) after experiencing flu-like symptoms for 24 hours. The health-care provider diagnoses the child with swine influenza. Which assessment data collected by the nurse support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

The mother of an immunocompromised child expresses concern that her child will “catch” a disease from the scheduled vaccination. Which vaccines can be administered to this child because she carries no risk for acquiring the infection? (Select all that apply.)

An adolescent patient has been diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. Which of the following should the nurse include as appropriate teachings pertaining to this virus? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing education on noncommunicable preventable vector-borne diseases. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A parent of a hospitalized child with a communicable illness expresses concern that the child is behind on immunizations due to the illness. What is the nurse’s best response? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following communicable diseases are considered mandatory to report? (Select all that apply.)