NursingPlex
    Sign In
    ATI RN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 2023

    A nurse is assessing a child who has measles. Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect for Koplik spots? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. This is not the site where kolpik spots are located. B. This is not the site where kolpik spots are located. C. Koplik spots are small, white or bluish-white spots that appear on the inside of the cheeks, usually opposite the lower molars, in people who have measles. They are a sign of the infection and can be seen one to four days before the skin rash develops. They are surrounded by a red ring and look like grains of salt. Koplik spots are very helpful for diagnosing measles, especially when other diseases have similar symptoms. D. This is not the site where kolpik spots are located.

    🔒 Submit your answer to reveal