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An infant is hospitalized for treatment of nonorganic failure to thrive. Which nursing action is most appropriate for this infant?
- A. Encouraging the infant to hold a bottle
- B. Keeping the infant on bed rest to conserve energy
- C. Rotating caregivers to provide more stimulation
- D. Maintaining a consistent, structured environment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A consistent, structured environment helps build trust and security, which is essential for an infant with nonorganic failure to thrive.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding shock?
- A. In cardiogenic shock systemic vascular resistance is high
- B. In hypovolemic shock pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is reduced
- C. In distributive shock central venous pressure is increased
- D. In hypovolemic shock mean arterial pressure is normal
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In hypovolemic shock
The causes of elevated maternal serum AFP are:
- A. Trisomy 21
- B. Exomphalos
- C. Marfan syndrome
- D. Meningomyelocele
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is associated with neural tube defects such as meningomyelocele, due to leakage of AFP into the amniotic fluid.
The differential diagnosis of the patient includes all of the following EXCEPT
- A. rheumatic fever
- B. SLE
- C. chronic atrial fibrillation
- D. postmeningococcal immune complexes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic atrial fibrillation is unlikely in an 8-year-old with acute onset symptoms.
Regarding diphtheria correct statement is
- A. Falling levels of immunity in the adult population is a reason for sporadic cases in the immunization era
- B. Immunization abolishes carrier state
- C. Antibiotic prophylaxis is not indicated for asymptomatic case contacts who are not carriers (negative cultures)
- D. Asymptomatic case contacts who are carriers should be administered antibiotic prophylaxis and antitoxin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falling immunity levels in adults contribute to sporadic cases of diphtheria even in the immunization era.
A client with Cushing's syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedure. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
- A. Irregular apical pulse
- B. Purple marks on the skin of the abdomen
- C. Quarter size blood spot on dressing
- D. Pitting ankle edema
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An irregular apical pulse could indicate cardiac complications, which are a risk in clients with Cushing's syndrome due to fluid and electrolyte imbalances.