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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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A male client is recovering from an episode of urinary tract calculi. During discharge teaching, the client asks about the dietary restriction he should follow. In discussing fluid intake, the nurse should include which type of fluid limitation?
- A. Low-sodium soups.
- B. Over all fluid intake
- C. Tea and hot chocolate
- D. Citrus fruit juices
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tea and hot chocolate contain oxalates, which can contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate stones. Limiting these fluids helps prevent recurrence.
Growth hormone secretion is raised by:
- A. Sleep
- B. Stress
- C. IGF-1
- D. Somatostatin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sleep
A fair-skinned female client who is an avid runner is diagnosed with malignant melanoma, located on the lateral surface of the lower leg. After wide margin resection, the nurse provides discharge teaching. It is most important for the nurse to emphasize the need to observe for changes in which characteristic?
- A. Elasticity of the skin
- B. Appearance of any moles
- C. Muscle aches and pains
- D. Pigmentation of the skin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for changes in moles is critical for early detection of new or recurrent melanoma, which is essential for timely intervention.
Pulmonary hypertension is a complication of:
- A. ASD
- B. Eisenmenger syndrome
- C. Tricuspid atresia
- D. Tricuspid regurgitation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eisenmenger syndrome is a well-known cause of pulmonary hypertension. The other options (a-d) can also lead to pulmonary hypertension but are less specific.
An infant aged 16 months was referred for assessment of suspected mental retardation. Which of the following findings is/are outside the normal range?
- A. He does not scribble spontaneously with pencil on paper
- B. He does not walk alone
- C. Ma' and 'Dada' are the only recognisable words
- D. He is unable to build a tower of four cubes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not walking alone by 16 months is a concern. Scribbling, limited vocabulary, and building towers are less concerning at this age.