A.P. is an 8-year-old who is sent to the nurse's office because she has had a 2-day history of scratching her
head so badly that she complains that her "head hurts".
You complete a general examination of A.P.'s head
and notice that she has red, irritated areas with several scratch marks; a few open sores; and sesame seed–
sized, silvery white and yellow nodules (bugs) that are adhered to many of her hair shafts. you determine
that A.P. has pediculosis capitis.
What is pediculosis capitis?
Pediculosis capitis is a lice infestation of the scalp and hair.
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A 13-year-old patient has juvenile arthritis. He has recently had oral surgery and was told by the surgeon to take aspirin for the pain. The nurse will monitor for which of the following?
A) Bronchoconstriction B) Hepatotoxicity C) Aplastic anemia D) Agranulocytosis
Which intervention(s) by the nurse might help the patient maintain a sense of personhood during hospitalization? Assume that all are culturally appropriate. Choose all that apply
1) Addressing the patient by his first name 2) Making eye contact if it is comfortable for the patient 3) Always offering an explanation before beginning a procedure 4) Speaking to others about the patient so that the patient can hear you
The nurse recognizes that the cardinal sign of endometrial cancer in a postmenopausal woman is
a. pelvic pressure and fullness c. dyspareunia b. vaginal bleeding d. enlargement of the uterus
Paul has a diagnosis of major depression. He is becoming increasingly more anxious and stating inability to rest and sleep. You observe him being very short with other patients and visitors. You realize that Paul: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) Is reacting normally to being in the hospital B) Is at heightened risk for suicide C) Needs to be in the locked unit D) Needs one on one staff assistance E) Needs medication to promote sleep F) Needs to be instructed about respecting other patients and visitors