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A 10-year-old client contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) when traveling abroad with her parents. The nurse knows she must put on personal protective equipment to protect herself while providing care. Based on the mode of SARS transmission, which personal protective should the nurse wear?
- A. Gloves
- B. Gown and gloves
- C. Gown, gloves, and mask
- D. Gown, gloves, mask, and eye goggles or eye shield
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SARS is transmitted through droplets, so full protective gear, including eye protection, is necessary to prevent infection.
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Features differentiating renal tubular acidosis type II from type I include:
- A. Increased anion gap
- B. Nephrocalcinosis
- C. Urinary pH can be lowered < 5.5 in ammonium chloride loading test in type I
- D. Aminoaciduria
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In type I renal tubular acidosis, urinary pH can be lowered below 5.5 during an ammonium chloride loading test, unlike in type II.
The following are recognised features of achondroplasia:
- A. Shortened spine
- B. Increased liability to pathological fractures
- C. Can be diagnosed radiologically at birth
- D. Infertility
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Achondroplasia can be diagnosed radiologically at birth. The spine is not shortened, fractures are not increased, and infertility is not a feature.
The nurse reviews the laboratory results of a client during an annual physical examination and identifies a positive guaiac test of stool. Which additional serum laboratory test result should the nurse review?
- A. Glucose
- B. Platelet count
- C. White blood cell count
- D. Amylase
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive guaiac test indicates gastrointestinal bleeding. A platelet count is essential to assess for thrombocytopenia, which could contribute to bleeding.
The nurse is monitoring an infant with a congenital heart disease closely for signs of heart failure. Which early sign should the nurse be most concerned about?
- A. Pallor
- B. Cough
- C. Tachycardia
- D. Slow and shallow breathing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early sign of heart failure in infants because the heart attempts to compensate for decreased cardiac output by increasing the heart rate.
The differential in a 5-year old with a 2-week history of painful joints is all the following except:
- A. Viral polyarthritis
- B. Rheumatoid arthritis
- C. Lyme disease
- D. Rheumatic fever
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: rheumatoid arthritis is rare in a 5-year-old with a 2-week history of joint pain. The other options (a-d) are more likely differentials.