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1. B. When administering chemotherapy, the nurse should observe for an anaphylactic reaction for 20 minutes and stop the medication if one is suspected. Chemotherapy is associated with both general and specific adverse effects, therefore close monitoring for them is important.

2. D. When examining a toddler or any small child, the best way to perform the exam is from least to most intrusive. Starting at the head or abdomen is intrusive and should be avoided. Proceeding from distal to proximal is inappropriate at any age.

3. C. Rheumatic fever results as a delayed reaction to inadequately treated group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infection.

4. A. The child with congenital heart disease develops polycythemia resulting from an inadequate mechanism to compensate for decreased oxygen saturation

5. D. Mycostatin suspension is given as swab. Never mix medications with food and formula. Read the full story

1. Which of the following would be inappropriate when administering chemotherapy to a child?

a. Monitoring the child for both general and specific adverse effects

b. Observing the child for 10 minutes to note for signs of anaphylaxis

c. Administering medication through a free-flowing intravenous line

d. Assessing for signs of infusion infiltration and irritation

2. Which of the following is the best method for performing a physical examination on a toddler

a. From head to toe

b. Distally to proximally

c. From abdomen to toes, the to head

d. From least to most intrusive Read the full story