Pediatric Nursing Demystified

(^324) Pediatric Nursing Demystified

9. Amy, a 9-year-old girl, is showing signs and symptoms of the mumps. What
   would be appropriate family and client teaching?
   a. You can send your child back to school immediately after the swelling subsides.
   b. Your child is not contagious until we note the swelling is fully present.
   c. Symptoms may not be noted until 12 or more days after exposure.
   d. There is no danger of complications from the mumps, so don’t worry.


10. Why would a health-care provider order antibiotics for a child who has a viral
    infection?
    a. Antibiotics can slow the progression of some viruses.
    b. The viral infection might weaken the immune system, enabling bacteria to infect
    the body. Antibiotics are administered as a prophylactic.
    c. Antibiotics increase the effectiveness of antiviral medications.
    d. Question the order.

ANSWERS

Routine checkup 1

1. b


2. c

Routine checkup 2

1. b


2. a

Final checkup

1. a 2. c 3. a 4. b


2. d 6. b 7. c 8. a


3. c 10. b