A parent reports to the nurse that her child has inflamed ...

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A parent reports to the nurse that her child has inflamed conjunctivae of both eyes with purulent drainage and crusting of the eyelids, especially on awakening. These manifestations suggest:
 
  a. viral conjunctivitis.
  b. allergic conjunctivitis.
  c. bacterial conjunctivitis.
  d. conjunctivitis caused by foreign body.

Question 2

A parent has asked the nurse about how her child can be tested for pinworms. The nurse responds by stating that which is the most common test for diagnosing pinworms in a child?
 
  a. Lower gastrointestinal (GI) series
  b. Three stool specimens, at intervals of 4 days
  c. Observation for presence of worms after child defecates
  d. Laboratory examination of a fecal smear

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Bacterial conjunctivitis has these symptoms. Viral or allergic conjunctivitis has watery drainage. Foreign body causes tearing and pain, and usually only one eye is affected.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Laboratory examination of substances containing the worm, its larvae, or ova can identify the organism. Most are identified by examining fecal smears from the stools of persons suspected of harboring the parasite. Fresh specimens are best for revealing parasites or larvae. Lower GI series is not helpful for diagnosing enterobiasis. Stool specimens are not necessary to diagnose pinworms. Worms will not be visible after child defecates.

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