In neonates with anomalous total pulmonary venous return and obstruction, the chest x-ray demonstrates
- A. heart enlarged
- B. prominent pulmonary artery
- C. prominent right ventricle
- D. prominent subaortic stenosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prominent subaortic stenosis is not typically seen in TAPVR.
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Features predisposing to NEC (necrotising enterocolitis) in the neonatal period include:
- A. Short fixation
- B. Asphyxia
- C. Umbilical artery catheter
- D. Maternal Crohn's disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asphyxia is a known risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) due to its effect on intestinal blood flow, leading to bowel ischemia and increased risk of bacterial translocation.
A nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. Which of the following is a common complication of this disease?
- A. Pulmonary hypertension
- B. Aneurysms of the coronary arteries
- C. Diabetes mellitus
- D. Ventricular arrhythmias
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aneurysms of the coronary arteries are a common and serious complication of Kawasaki disease.
Urinary tract infection:
- A. Usually leads to vesico-ureteric reflux
- B. Is more common in boys than girls under a year of age
- C. In boys,is most commonly caused by Proteus mirabilis
- D. Is associated with constipation
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often associated with constipation in children, as stool retention can increase the risk of bacterial colonization in the urinary tract.
Which of the following is a vasodilator?
- A. Thromboxane A2
- B. Endothelin
- C. Prostaglandin E2
- D. Urotensin II
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prostaglandin E2 is a vasodilator.
A client who is newly diagnosed with emphysema is being prepared for discharge. Which instruction is best for the nurse to provide the client to assist them with dyspnea self-management?
- A. Allow additional time to complete physical activities to reduce oxygen demand
- B. Practice inhaling through the nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips
- C. Use a humidifier to increase home air quality humidity between 30-50%
- D. Strengthen abdominal muscles by alternating leg raises during exhalation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps improve oxygenation and reduce dyspnea in clients with emphysema.
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