The parents of a school-age child with cerebral palsy express concern that muscle spasticity is interfering with daily activities and ask the nurse if medications can help. How should the nurse apply knowledge of pharmacologic management in responding to the parents’ question?

A nurse is assessing the cognitive development of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following abilities should the nurse expect, based on Piaget’s Concrete Operational Stage of development?

A child fell on the playground and hit his head. The parents ask the nurse, “What exactly is a concussion?” Which statement by the nurse best describes a concussion in a way that is both medically accurate and appropriate for family education?

A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatrician due to concerns about delayed walking and stiff movements. The parents report that the child has difficulty with balance and coordination, and walks on their toes with legs appearing stiff and scissored. Physical examination reveals increased muscle tone and hyperreflexia in the lower extremities. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of this child’s likely condition?

A child fell on the playground and hit his head. The parents ask the nurse, “What exactly is a concussion?” Which statement by the nurse best describes a concussion in a way that is both medically accurate and appropriate for family education?

A neonate is born with mild clubfeet. The parents ask the nurse how this condition will be corrected. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate based on current treatment guidelines?

The nurse is teaching a student about the differences between fiberglass and plaster casts. What is the most important advantage of using a fiberglass cast instead of a plaster cast?

The school nurse is asked to observe a first-grade student who is having difficulty following directions. The teacher suspects the child may be experiencing absence (petit mal) seizures. Which clinical manifestation is most consistent with this type of seizure?

The parents of a school-age child with cerebral palsy express concern that muscle spasticity is interfering with daily activities and ask the nurse if medications can help. How should the nurse apply knowledge of pharmacologic management in responding to the parents’ question?

The school nurse is asked to observe a first-grade student who is having difficulty following directions. The teacher suspects the child may be experiencing absence (petit mal) seizures. Which clinical manifestation is most consistent with this type of seizure?