The nurse explains that the ______________ test determines the ...

[sjones]

The nurse explains that the ______________ test determines the child's susceptibility to tuberculosis.
 
  ANS:

Question 2

The nurse is assisting with an admission assessment of a child with scarlet fever. Which actions will the nurse expect to implement? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Obtain a throat culture.
  b. Encourage ambulation.
  c. Assess for desquamation.
  d. Initiate droplet precautions.
  e. Administer isoniazid.

[fffftttt]

Answer to Question 1

Mantoux

The Mantoux test is a screening test for the susceptibility to TB. An intradermal injection is given and read 3 days later. An erythema and induration of more than 5 mm is considered a positive reading.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C
A diagnosis of scarlet fever would indicate throat culture and assessment for desquamation. Bed rest with quiet activity is indicated. Droplet precautions would not be implemented for scarlet fever. Isoniazid is administered for tuberculosis.