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Blueberry muffin' lesions seen in rubella is due to
- A. Dermal erythropoiesis
- B. Thrombocytopenia
- C. Ecchymosis
- D. Vasculitis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blueberry muffin' lesions in congenital rubella are due to dermal erythropoiesis, where extramedullary hematopoiesis occurs in the skin.
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Which among the following is not an admixture lesion?
- A. Transposition of great arteries
- B. Truncus arteriosus
- C. Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
- D. Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum is not an admixture lesion.
A male client with diabetes mellitus (DM) is transferred from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility following treatment for a stroke with resulting right hemiplegia. He tells the nurse that his feet are always uncomfortably cool at night, preventing him from falling asleep. Which action should the nurse implement.
- A. Provide a warming pad (Aqua-pad or K-pad) to feet
- B. Medicate the client with a prescribed sedative
- C. Use a bed cradle to hold the covers off the feet
- D. Place warm blankets next to the client's feet
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warm blankets can help improve circulation and provide comfort without the risk of burns associated with heating pads.
Closure of the ductus will worsen following conditions
- A. Transposition of great vessels
- B. Tricuspid Atresia
- C. Hypoplastic Left heart syndrome
- D. Tetrology of Fallots
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Closure of the ductus arteriosus worsens hypoplastic left heart syndrome by removing the only source of systemic circulation.
Concerning SLE:
- A. Antibodies against double standard RNA are a typical finding
- B. Haematoxylin bodies occur in areas of inflammation
- C. Usually progresses to renal failure within two years
- D. Alopecia is a recognised finding
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alopecia is a recognized clinical feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), often associated with disease activity.
All are true about TAPSE (Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion), except
- A. Normal TAPSE is >17 mm
- B. Reliable measure of RV systolic function
- C. Can be measured using either M-mode or 2D echo
- D. TAPSE is measured at septal aspect of tricuspid annulus
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TAPSE is measured at the lateral aspect of the tricuspid annulus, not the septal aspect.