A child has symptoms of the flu with fever. Which of the following medications should not be administered to the child because of the risk of Reye's syndrome?
A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
B) Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
C) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
D) Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
B
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What statement correctly explains the nerve impulse transmission?
A) "The impulse travels from the central nervous system (CNS) to the preganglionic neuron to the ganglia to the postganglionic neuron to the neuroeffector cells." B) "The impulse travels from the preganglionic neuron to the CNS to the ganglia to the postganglionic neuron to the neuroeffector cells." C) "The impulse travels from the preganglionic neuron to the ganglia to the postganglionic neuron to the CNS to the neuroeffector cell." D) "The impulse travels from the CNS, to the neuroeffector cells, to the preganglionic neuron to the ganglia to the postganglionic neuron."
The nurse is teaching the mother of a 5-year-old boy with a myelomeningocele who has developed a sensitivity to latex. Which of the following responses from his mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "He needs to get a medical alert identification." B) "I will need to discuss this with his caregivers." C) "A product's label indicates whether it is latex-free." D) "He must avoid all contact with latex."
When caring for a patient who is confined to bed, a nurse recognizes that the patient is at increased risk for the formation of a blood clot, which is known as
1. Footdrop. 2. Contractures. 3. Osteoporosis. 4. Thromboembolism.
Which finding would be most likely in a child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder?
A. The child has a history of antisocial behaviors. B. The child's mother is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. C. The child previously had an extroverted temperament. D. The child's mother and father have an inconsistent parenting style.