CPN CPN Child Health & Medical Care

Question 1

A child in your care develops a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) rectally. What is this classified as?

Accepted Answer

Fever

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Normal temperature

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Low-grade fever

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Hyperthermia

Question 2

When should a nanny seek emergency medical care for a child with a fever without hesitation?

Accepted Answer

Fever in an infant under 3 months, any temperature at or above 100.4°F rectally

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Any fever above 99°F in a child over 2 years

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Fever lasting more than 1 hour in a school-age child

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Fever accompanied by mild runny nose in a toddler

Question 3

A child with asthma begins wheezing and their rescue inhaler (albuterol) is prescribed. What is the nanny's correct action?

Accepted Answer

Administer the prescribed rescue inhaler as directed and monitor closely

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Give the child water and have them rest quietly

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Administer an antihistamine from the medicine cabinet

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Wait 30 minutes to see if symptoms resolve before acting

Question 4

Which is the correct method to take a temperature in a child under 3 years for the most accurate reading?

Accepted Answer

Rectal thermometer

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Oral thermometer under the tongue

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Axillary (armpit) thermometer

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Forehead strip thermometer

Question 5

What is the correct dosing principle for over-the-counter children's acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Dose is based on the child's weight, not age

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Dose is based on the child's age alone

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Always give the maximum dose listed on the label

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Dose can be doubled if fever does not break within 1 hour

Question 6

A parent leaves prescription medication for their child with no written instructions. What should a nanny do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the parent to get written or clearly confirmed instructions before administering any medication

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Administer a standard dose based on the child's age

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Follow the medication label's adult dosing instructions scaled down

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Refuse to give any prescription medications under any circumstances

A child in your care develops a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) rectally.What is this classified as?