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Question 1 of 5

During a well-baby check of a 7-month-old infant, the practical nurse notes an absence of babbling. Which focused assessment should the PN implement?

A. Visual function.

B. Auditory function.

C. Cognitive function.

D. Social development.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Auditory function.

Question 2 of 5

The caregiver is caring for a 10-year-old child with a history of frequent ear infections. The parents are concerned about their child's hearing and speech development. What is the caregiver's best response?

A. Let's schedule a hearing test and refer to a speech therapist if needed

B. Most children outgrow ear infections and speech delays

C. There is no need to worry unless the infections persist into adolescence

D. Your child's hearing and speech should be normal by now

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Let's schedule a hearing test and refer to a speech therapist if needed

Question 3 of 5

A 7-year-old child with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the hospital with a respiratory infection. The nurse is teaching the child's parents about the importance of chest physiotherapy (CPT). Which statement by the parents indicates they need further teaching?

A. We should perform CPT before meals.

B. CPT will help loosen mucus in the lungs.

C. We should perform CPT right after the child eats.

D. CPT is an important part of our child's treatment.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: We should perform CPT right after the child eats.

Question 4 of 5

A child with a fever of 39Â°C (102.2Â°F) and a sore throat is brought to the clinic. The practical nurse suspects the child has streptococcal pharyngitis. Which diagnostic test should the practical nurse prepare the child for?

A. Rapid antigen detection test.

B. Throat culture.

C. Complete blood count (CBC).

D. Chest X-ray.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rapid antigen detection test.

Question 5 of 5

The practical nurse is reinforcing education with the parents of a child prescribed iron supplements for iron-deficiency anemia. Which statement by the parents indicates they need further instruction?

A. We will give the iron supplement with milk to reduce stomach upset.

B. We should give the iron supplement with orange juice to improve absorption.

C. The supplement may cause the stools to appear dark or black.

D. We should store the iron supplements out of reach of children.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: We will give the iron supplement with milk to reduce stomach upset.

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