Read the clinical scenario and then answer the questions that follow. An RN in a long-term care facility oversees the care of 15 patients. He observes precautions to control and prevent the spread of infection. Which of the following scenarios are most appropriate for handwashing with an alcohol-based hand cleanser instead of soap and water?

The nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a 3-month-old infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) who is being treated with a Pavlik harness. Which statement(s) by the parents demonstrates an understanding of the instructions? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a child who is 24 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following options should the nurse offer the child at this time?

The nurse in the pediatric clinic is assessing a 2-year-old child who presents with a history of a febrile seizures 2 months ago. The child’s parent reports that the child had a brief episode of jerking movements that lasted approximately 2 minutes long while the child had a fever at home last night. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

A 9-year-old child has just arrived in the emergency department after a house fire. What nursing action is the priority?

An infant is diagnosed with anencephaly. The nurse is providing education about client outcomes to the parents. Which action by the parents best demonstrates understanding of the education?

The nurse identifies which of the following as consistent with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is discussing discharge instructions with the parents of a 6-year-old who had a tonsillectomy. What is the most important teaching for the nurse to provide?

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with hypothyroidism who is being treated with levothyroxine. The nurse notes the following symptoms: elevated temperature, diaphoresis, restlessness, and a heart rate of 140 bpm. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

The parent of a 4-week-old calls the clinic and states that the infant was recasted this morning for bilateral clubfoot and has been crying for the past hour. Which intervention should the nurse suggest the parent do first?