Question 1 of 5

What explanation should the nurse provide to the parents of a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with cystic fibrosis?

A. It is a condition affecting the respiratory and digestive systems. B. It is an autoimmune disorder affecting multiple organs. C. It is a genetic disorder that can be managed with medication. D. It is a condition caused by prenatal exposure to toxins.

Question 2 of 5

The instructor is educating a group of students about myelination in a child. Which statement by the students indicates that the teaching was successful?

A. Myelination continues into adolescence. B. The process occurs in a head-to-toe fashion. C. Myelination speeds up nerve impulses. D. Myelination increases the specificity and efficiency of nerve impulses.

Question 3 of 5

What should be included in the preoperative teaching for a 4-year-old child scheduled for a tonsillectomy?

A. Explaining the procedure in detail B. Encouraging deep breathing exercises C. Discussing the importance of hydration D. Using play therapy to prepare the child

Question 4 of 5

Why does a cleft lip predispose an infant to infection, concerning a nurse caring for the infant?

A. Waste products accumulate along the defect. B. There is inadequate circulation in the defective area. C. Nutrition is inadequate due to ineffective feeding. D. Mouth breathing dries the oropharyngeal mucous membranes.

Question 5 of 5

When administering IV fluids to a dehydrated infant, what intervention is most important at this time?

A. Continuing the prescribed flow rate B. Monitoring the intravenous drop rate C. Calculating the total necessary intake D. Maintaining the fluid at body temperature

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