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Cooldude101

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The school nurse recognizes the presence of macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and scabs on the child as a particular sign of:
 
  a. Measles (rubeola)
  b. Chickenpox (varicella)
  c. Roseola (exanthema subitum)
  d. Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)

Question 2

An in-service day for the pediatric nurses is focusing on the use of the Braden Q Scale. The nurses are given scenarios of when to use the scale. Which of the following situations would be an appropriate time to use the scale?
 
  1. A child with a lack of mobility due to conscious sedation.
   2. A child with a femur fracture who is refusing to eat anything but fast food.
   3. A child who is physically handicapped and needs a two-person transfer from bed to wheelchair.
   4. All would be appropriate times to use the Braden Q Scale.



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Answer to Question 1

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Chickenpox (varicella) is characterized by the appearance of all these types of skin lesions at the same time.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The patient is at risk due to immobility.
2. The patient is at risk due to poor nutrition.
3. The patient is at risk due to physical needs.
4. Correct. All are appropriate times to use the Braden Q Scale.



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