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BP screenings to detect end-organ damage should be done routinely beginning at what age?
- A. Birth
- B. 3 years
- C. 8 years
- D. 13 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended age to establish a baseline blood pressure in a healthy child is around 3 years.
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Hereditary angioneurotic oedema (HANE):
- A. Deficiency of CI esterase occurs
- B. Can present as recurrent abdominal pain
- C. C4 is increased
- D. Androgen agonists are helpful in management
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deficiency of CI esterase occurs
Water excretion:
- A. Is influenced by the proximal tubule
- B. Is influenced by vasopressin
- C. Depends on erythropoietin
- D. Is influenced by the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Is influenced by vasopressin
A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from the postanasthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to administer, which action should the nurse implement?
- A. Document the client's report of pain in the electronic medical record
- B. Determine which prescription will have the quickest onset of action
- C. Compare the client's pain scale rating with the prescribed dosing
- D. Ask the client to choose which mediation is needed for pain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the pain scale rating with the prescribed dosing ensures that the appropriate medication is administered based on the severity of the pain.
Factors triggering renin stimulation:
- A. Hyponatraemia
- B. ACTH
- C. Hypovolaemia
- D. ANP
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypovolaemia
Polycythaemia:
- A. Is a common cause of jaundice in the newborn
- B. Is significant if haematocrit > 65% on a capillary sample
- C. May cause apnoeas
- D. Exchange transfusion is the treatment of choice in symptomatic cases
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polycythaemia is considered significant if the haematocrit exceeds 65% on a capillary sample, as it can lead to hyperviscosity and related complications.