the nurse is preparing an airborne infection isolation room for a patient which communicable disease does the patient likely have

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Nursing Care of Children ATI

1. The nurse is preparing an airborne infection isolation room for a patient. Which communicable disease does the patient likely have?

A. Varicella
B. Pertussis
C. Influenza
D. Scarlet fever

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Varicella (chickenpox) is an airborne infectious disease, requiring isolation to prevent the spread of the virus.

2. Parents of a preschool child ask the nurse, "Should we set rules for our child as part of a discipline plan?" Which is an accurate response by the nurse?

A. It is best to delay the punishment if a rule is broken.
B. The child is too young for rules. At this age, unrestricted freedom is best.
C. It is best to set the rules and reason with the child when the rules are broken.
D. Set clear and reasonable rules and expect the same behavior regardless of the circumstances.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Clear and reasonable rules provide structure and help children understand expectations, promoting consistent behavior and discipline.

3. The nurse is teaching parents about the types of behaviors children exhibit when living with chronic violence. Which statement made by the parents indicates further teaching is needed?

A. "We should watch for aggressive play."
B. "Our child may show lasting symptoms of stress."
C. "We know that our child will show caring behaviors."
D. "Our child may have difficulty concentrating in school."

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Children exposed to chronic violence may struggle with stress and concentration but are less likely to consistently exhibit caring behaviors without intervention and support.

4. A new parent, when asked by a nurse, explains that the 4-month-old infant has been nursing regularly every 3 to 4 hours and seems satisfied. However, the parent recently introduced solid food in the form of unbuttered popcorn to the infant as a supplement. What should be the primary nursing concern in this situation?

A. Imbalanced nutrition, more than body requirements, related to introduction of a high-calorie food
B. Risk for aspiration related to feeding the infant an inappropriate food
C. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to introduction of a low-nutritive food
D. Readiness for enhanced nutrition, related to the age of the infant

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The primary nursing concern in this situation is the risk for aspiration. Popcorn is a choking hazard for infants, as their airway is not fully developed to handle solid foods like popcorn. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the main focus should be on the immediate risk of aspiration due to the inappropriate solid food given to the infant, rather than on nutritional imbalances or readiness for enhanced nutrition.