Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1290 of 2368
A child has intense perianal itching at night. The provider suspects pinworm. How is pinworm diagnosed?
- A stool specimen is collected and tested for the presence of worms.
- Tape is applied to the perianal area and examined under a microscope.
- A blood culture is drawn and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
- A chest X-ray is taken and reviewed by the provider for worms.
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Correct answer: Tape is applied to the perianal area and examined under a microscope.
Pinworms are not typically passed in stool, so tape on the perianal skin is used to find eggs or worms.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Pinworm. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026