A child is admitted with an infectious disease and is placed in an isolation room. In order to assess this child, the nurse should:
a. Use his or her own stethoscope, and wipe it thoroughly with antiseptic after each use
b. Use a stethoscope reserved for this patient in the room
c. Use a sterile stethoscope each time the patient is assessed
d. Remove the used equipment each day for disinfection
Question 2
The nurse is developing a care plan for the parents of a toddler who was born prematurely and was in the neonatal intensive care unit for 2 months. The mother has been using a belt to discipline the child.
The father is not very attentive to the needs of the mother or the baby. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would best fit this situation? a. interrupted family processes due to disrupted attachment
b. deficient knowledge related to lack of parenting instructions
c. high risk for injury to others related to mood disturbance
d. marital discord in need of therapy related to lack of information
Typical Examination Room Equipment and Supplies Cont.
Metastasis Cancer Order
A child with Down syndrome.
Misfolding or refolding of some proteins can result in disease
Morgellons disease
Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations with Infant and Child Patients