Exam 1 Questions

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1. What is the leading cause of death during the toddler period? a. Unintentional injuries b. Infectious diseases c. Childhood diseases d. Congenital disorders Rationale: After 1 year of age, the... cause of death changes dramatically, with unintentional injuries (accidents) being the leading cause from the youngest ages to the adolescent years. 2. A rash which begins on the trunk, does not spread to the face but has sandpaper like quality, describes which of the following communicable diseases? a. Rubeola b. Erythema infectiosum c. Rubella d. Scarlet Fever Rationale- Exanthema- Rash appears within 12 hours after prodromal signs; red pinhead-sized punctate lesions rapidly become generalized but are absent on face, which becomes flushed with striking circumoral pallor, rash more intense in folds of joints by end of first week desquamation begins (fine, sandpaper-like on torso). 3. Parents ask the nurse if there was something that should have been done during the pregnancy to prevent their child’s cleft lip. Which statement should the nurse give as a response? a. “This is a type of deformation and can sometimes be prevented.” b. “Studies show that taking folic acid during pregnancy can prevent this defect.” c. “This is a genetic disorder and has a 25% chance of happening with each pregnancy.” [Show More]

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