Common diseases presenting as a rash in infancy are:
- A. Measles
- B. Parvovirus B 19 infection
- C. Leukaemia
- D. Lymphoma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measles
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A male client who reports feeling chronically fatigued has a hemoglobin of 11.0 grams/dl (110mmol/L), hematocrit of 34%, and microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells (RBCs). Based on these findings, which dinner selection should the nurse suggest to the client?
- A. Cheese pasta and a lettuce and tomato salad
- B. Beef steak with steamed broccoli and orange slices
- C. Broiled white fish with a baked sweet potato
- D. Grilled shrimp and season rice with asparagus salad
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's lab results indicate iron deficiency anemia. Beef steak is rich in iron, and vitamin C from orange slices enhances iron absorption, making this the best choice to address the anemia.
All of the following are true about a small VSD EXCEPT
- A. spontaneous closure is more common in muscular vs. membranous defects
- B. closure usually occurs in the first 2 years of life
- C. there is no risk of endocarditis
- D. pulmonary pressures are normal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Even small VSDs carry a risk of endocarditis until they close.
Distal renal tubular acidosis:
- A. Is characterised by hypokalaemia
- B. May be primary or secondary
- C. Presents with growth failure in infancy
- D. Urinary pH is usually < 5
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distal renal tubular acidosis (RTA) can be either primary (inherited) or secondary (acquired due to other conditions), affecting acid excretion in the distal tubule.
One of the following is a sign of right-sided heart failure of the patient
- A. tachypnea
- B. orthopnea
- C. wheezing
- D. pulmonary edema
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Right-sided heart failure typically presents with systemic signs like orthopnea and peripheral edema rather than pulmonary edema.
A nurse is preparing to administer an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which drug should the nurse administer?
- A. Captopril (Capoten)
- B. Furosemide (Lasix)
- C. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
- D. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Captopril is an ACE inhibitor. Furosemide is a loop diuretic. Spironolactone blocks the action of aldosterone. Chlorothiazide works on the distal tubules.