A toddler had a minor fall and now has a swollen, bruised, ...

[nummyann]

A toddler had a minor fall and now has a swollen, bruised, painful knee. What diagnostic test is most important for the nurse to educate the parents about?
 
  A.
  Complete blood count
  B.
  Plasma factor assay
  C.
  Plasma ferritin level
  D.
  Platelet count

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a child who presents to the pediatric clinic, where the parent reports new bruising and petechiae. What question asked by the nurse would elicit the most helpful information?
 
  A.
  Do bleeding disorders run in your family?
  B.
  Does your child have arthritis symptoms?
  C.
  Has your child had a recent viral infection?
  D.
  Has your child been exposed to heavy metals?

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The child has manifestations consistent with hemophilia. The most important diagnostic testing for this disease is a direct assay of plasma factor activity level for hemophilia A and B. A CBC will also most certainly be done, as will a platelet count. Plasma ferritin measures iron and is not warranted.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
These manifestations may be those of acute immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). This often follows a viral infection, so asking about recent infections is most appropriate. The other questions are not related to this disease.

[nummyann]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mjenn52]

Excellent