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jenna1 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which statement about conjunctivitis made by a parent would indicate that further teaching is needed?

a. I'll have separate towels and washcloths for each family member..
b. I'll notify my doctor if the eye gets redder or the drainage increases..
c. When the eye drainage improves, we'll stop giving the antibiotic ointment..
d. After taking the antibiotic for 24 hours, my child can return to school..

Question 2

A nurse is performing triage in the emergency department. Which is part of a primary assessment in an emergency setting?

a. Determine the level of consciousness.
b. Obtain a health history.
c. Obtain a full set of vital signs.
d. Evaluate for pain.

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The antibiotic should be continued for the full prescription and the child should be kept home from school or day care until he receives the antibiotic for 24 hours. Maintaining separate towels and washcloths will prevent the other family members from acquiring the infection. If the infection proliferates, the physician should be contacted.

Answer to Question 2

A
A primary assessment consists of assessing airway, breathing, circulation, the child's level of consciousness, and exposure (ABCDEs). Obtaining the child's health history is a component of a secondary assessment. Vital signs are included in a secondary assessment, after the ABCDEs are assessed. Assessing for pain is a component of a secondary assessment.