Summary
Summary ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a child who has chickenpox. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
This is an incorrect action. The nurse should place the child in a private room with negative air pressure only if the child has an airborne infection, such as tuberculosis or measles. Chickenpox is transmitted by both airborne and contact routes, so a private room with positive air pressure is sufficient.
This is a correct action. The nurse should wear gloves and a gown when entering the room to prevent contact transmission of chickenpox.
This is a correct action. The nurse should apply calamine lotion to the skin lesions to relieve itching and prevent scratching.
This is a correct action. The nurse should administer acyclovir as prescribed to reduce viral shedding and shorten the duration of symptoms.
This is an incorrect action. The nurse should not give aspirin for fever and pain relief to a child who has chickenpox, because it can increase the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare but serious condition that affects the liver and brain.
Choice A reason: This is an incorrect action. The nurse should place the child in a private room with negative air pressure only if the child has an airborne infection, such as tuberculosis or measles. Chickenpox is transmitted by both airborne and contact routes, so a private room with positive air pressure is sufficient.
Choice B reason: This is a correct action. The nurse should wear gloves and a gown when entering the room to prevent contact transmission of chickenpox.
Choice C reason: This is a correct action. The nurse should apply calamine lotion to the skin lesions to relieve itching and prevent scratching.
Choice D reason: This is a correct action. The nurse should administer acyclovir as prescribed to reduce viral shedding and shorten the duration of symptoms.
Choice E reason: This is an incorrect action. The nurse should not give aspirin for fever and pain relief to a child who has chickenpox, because it can increase the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare but serious condition that affects the liver and brain.