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A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who returned to school following mononucleosis.  The child has a note excusing him from gym class.  Which should the nurse identify as the reason for the excusal?

A nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication to an infant.  Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is performing a well-child assessment on an 8-year-old client who takes great pride in bringing school papers home.  The nurse recognizes that this behavior demonstrates which of the Erikson’s stages of development?

A 2-year-old toddler presents with a persistent cough, frequent respiratory infections, and foul-smelling, bulky stools. The primary care provider suspects cystic fibrosis (CF).  Which test is essential for confirming a diagnosis of CF for this patient?

A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has eczema. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is providing teaching about disease management to a school-age child with cystic fibrosis.  Which statement should the nurse include?

A 4-year-old child is admitted with laryngotracheobronchitis.  Which finding should the nurse identify as the highest priority concern?

A nurse is assessing a 9-month-old infant during a well-child visit.  Which of the findings indicates that the child has a developmental delay?

A nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription to receive chest physiotherapy (CPT). Which actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is teaching an adolescent about how to use a peak expiratory flow meter.  Which response by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching?