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All of the following are features of congenital hypothyroidism except
- A. More common in boys than girls
- B. Neonatal jaundice
- C. Macrocytic anemia
- D. Hearing loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital hypothyroidism is more common in girls than boys.
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Frequent complications of Mycoplasma infection include:
- A. Thrombocytopenia
- B. Haemolytic anaemia
- C. Cardiac conduction defects
- D. Pleural effusion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haemolytic anaemia: Mycoplasma infections, particularly with Mycoplasma pneumoniae, can lead to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, where the body’s immune system destroys red blood cells.
Methaemoglobinaemia may occur as a result of ingestion or exposure to:
- A. Paraquat
- B. Methylene blue
- C. Potassium permanganate
- D. Nitrates
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitrates, when ingested, can lead to methaemoglobinaemia by converting hemoglobin to methemoglobin, impairing oxygen delivery.
A client who weighs 175 pounds is receiving IV bolus dose of heparin 80 units/kg. The heparin is available in a 2 ml vial, labeled 10,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
- A. 0.6
- C. 6
- D. 1
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The calculation is based on the client's weight and the prescribed dosage of heparin.
Respiratory pathogens in the immunosuppressed include:
- A. Staphylococcus aureus
- B. Legionella
- C. Pneumocystis carinii
- D. Chlamydia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumocystis carinii: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a life-threatening infection in immunocompromised patients, especially those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.
Prevalence of psychiatric disorder:
- A. Is higher in urban than in rural areas
- B. Is increased in children with moderate learning difficulties
- C. Is increased in severe physical disability
- D. Is higher in children in social service care
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psychiatric disorders are more prevalent in urban areas compared to rural areas. They are also increased in children with learning difficulties and those in social service care.