Example Care Plan_Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)

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Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pediculosis Capitis / Head Lice

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5 Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pediculosis Capitis / Head Lice NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with pediculosis capitis. The mother has asked the nurse how to care for the child. Which statements by the nurse would be appropriate? Select all that apply.

"Wash the hair in bug spray, then with conditioner"

"Use a fine toothed comb to brush the hair"

"Change linens every day"

"Soak all hair care devices in boiling water for 10 minutes"

"Place all toys in a plastic bag and seal it shut for 2 weeks"

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has an infection with pediculosis. Based on the nurse’s understanding of this condition, the nurse knows that:

The child should be placed in isolation

It causes similar symptoms to influenza

It causes areas of scaly rash that bleed when scratched

The child will usually have itching and visible nits in the hair and eyebrows

Question 3 of 5

A school nurse is educating parents on what to look for when inspecting the hair of their children. The nurse accurately tells parents which of the following facts about lice? Select all that apply.

Lice are small, gray or tan bugs with no wings that are visible to the naked eye

Bite marks and red areas may be visible on the scalp

The eggs may be confused with dandruff

Gloves should be worn when inspecting the scalp

Nits are tiny whitish oval specks that adhere to the hair shaft

Question 4 of 5

To prevent the spread and recurrence of lice, a school nurse creates a leaflet to send home with school children. The nurse should include which of the following preventative measures in the document? Select all that apply.

Items that cannot be washed should be sealed in a bag for 14 days

Keep children out of school for a week

Hair brushes and hair accessories should be boiled in water for 10 minutes

Parents should cut their child’s hair short to prevent future infestations

Store clothing and headgear in separate cubicles

Question 5 of 5

The school nurse asks students to take their hats home to be washed because the nurse knows that Pediculosis Capitis is usually transmitted in which of the following manners?

By jumping from one surface to another

Through contact with items that have been infected with the louse

Through ingestion of food that has been infected

By inhalation of dust that contains the nits

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6 Pediculosis Capitis NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 6

Gloves should be worn when inspecting the scalp

Lice are small, gray or tan bugs with no wings that are visible to the naked eye

Bite marks and red areas may be visible on the scalp

The eggs may be confused with dandruff

Nits are tiny whitish oval specks that adhere to the hair shaft

Question 2 of 6

Keep children out of school for a week

Store clothing and headgear in separate cubicles

Hair brushes and hair accessories should be boiled in water for 10 minutes

Items that cannot be washed should be sealed in a bag for 14 days

Parents should cut their child’s hair short to prevent future infestations

Question 3 of 6

A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has an infection with pediculosis. Based on the nurse’s understanding of this condition, the nurse knows that:

The child should be placed in isolation

The child will usually have itching and visible nits in the hair and eyebrows

It causes similar symptoms to influenza

It causes areas of scaly rash that bleed when scratched

Question 4 of 6

The school nurse asks students to take their hats home to be washed because the nurse knows that Pediculosis Capitis is usually transmitted in which of the following manners?

Through contact with items that have been infected with the louse

Through ingestion of food that has been infected

By jumping from one surface to another

By inhalation of dust that contains the nits

Question 5 of 6

The nurse speaking to parents about treating head lice advises that any children with allergies to which of the following should avoid using permethrin 1%?

Peanut butter

Ragweed

Grass and Hay

Strawberries

Question 6 of 6

The school nurse is educating a group of parents about treating head lice. For optimal treatment, the nurse recommends they do which of the following?

“After treating with permethrin 1% you should come through your child’s hair using a fine tooth comb to ensure all the eggs have been removed”

“Cutting your child’s hair will help prevent the lice from coming back”

“Applying mayonnaise to their hair is just as effective as using medication”

“You should apply the ointment every day for a month”

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