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Growth hormone secretion is raised by:
- A. Sleep
- B. Stress
- C. IGF-1
- D. Somatostatin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sleep
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A 3-year-old child with a fever and sore throat is most likely to have:
- A. Coxsackievirus infection
- B. Tonsillitis
- C. Scarlet fever
- D. Measles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tonsillitis is a common cause of fever and sore throat in young children and may be viral or bacterial in origin.
The nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) 135 mg subcutaneously. The medication is available in a cartridge labeled 150 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
- A. 0.9
- B. 1
- C. 9
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The calculation is based on the prescribed dose and the concentration of the medication.
What is one reason why patients with CHD are more likely to have rejection post-transplant than those with cardiomyopathy?
- A. Sensitized recipients with panel reactive antibody (PRA)
- B. Absence of systemic disease
- C. History of good compliance
- D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are often sensitized due to prior surgeries and blood transfusions, leading to a higher risk of rejection post-transplant.
What information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
- A. Sleep without pillows at night to maintain neck alignment.
- B. Adjust food intake to three full meals per day and no snacks.
- C. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
- D. Avoid participation in any aerobic exercise programs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loose clothing reduces pressure on the abdomen, which can help minimize GERD symptoms.
Which statement by the mother of a child with rheumatic fever (RF) shows she has a good understanding of the care of her child?
- A. I will apply heat to his swollen joints to promote circulation.
- B. I will have him do gentle stretching exercises to prevent contractures.
- C. I will give him the aspirin that is ordered for pain and inflammation.
- D. I will apply cold packs to his swollen joints to reduce pain.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin is the drug of choice for treating RF due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.