CPN Exam Prep: Acute Interventions, Skin Integrity, and Critical Care

Test 04: Emergency and Chronic Pediatric Care

This set of questions focuses on Wound Management, Emergency Protocols, and Disease Identification to strengthen your clinical judgment skills.

Emergency Action: High fever and a stiff neck require immediate IV antibiotics to treat potentially fatal meningitis without delay.
First Aid: Thoroughly washing a fresh cat bite with soap and water is the most vital step to prevent infection.
Respiratory Care: Current standards suggest using a combination inhaler for both daily asthma control and quick relief of sudden symptoms.
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Q:1What is the most important first step for a nurse treating a fresh cat bite on a child’s hand?
Washing the wound well is the first and best way to remove germs. This helps prevent the deep infections cat bites often cause.
Q:2How should a nurse treat a basic diaper rash?
Keeping the skin dry and using a thick cream helps the skin heal from wetness and rubbing.
Q:3What is the main treatment for a baby with viral bronchiolitis?
Bronchiolitis is caused by a virus (like RSV). The body needs time and support, not antibiotics or steroids.
Q:4Which type of EB skin disease is the most severe and life-threatening?
This type causes very deep blisters and scarring. It can lead to skin cancer and fused fingers.
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Test 04 Pediatric Study Points

1. Infection Risks: Children without a functional spleen face a significantly higher risk of experiencing a sudden and deadly systemic infection.
2. Diagnostic Signs: A red and bulging eardrum is a classic clinical indicator that a child is suffering from an ear infection.
3. Behavioral Health: Tourette syndrome is specifically diagnosed when a patient exhibits both motor muscle twitches and vocal tics over time.

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