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Madam Esinam, a 45-year-old trader at the Kotokuraba community market, has brought her 8-year-old daughter Bubunyo to the clinic where you are working. According to her, Bubunyo eats very well but looks like her 5-year-old brother in terms of stature. What investigation would you request to give a definitive diagnosis of Bubunyo's condition?
- A. Renal and Liver function test
- B. Pancreatic function test
- C. Sedimentation rate (ESR)
- D. Growth hormone assessment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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If a baby weighs 14 kg, how much fluid should be administered to the baby over 24 hours using a rate of 100 ml/kg?
- A. 1400ml
- B. 2600ml
- C. 1650ml
- D. 3360ml
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Justine is admitted to the pediatric unit due to the occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis signaling a new diagnosis of diabetes. The diabetes team explores the cause of the episode and takes steps to prevent a recurrence. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) results from an excessive accumulation of which of the following?
- A. Sodium bicarbonate from renal compensation
- B. Potassium from cell death
- C. Glucose from carbohydrate metabolism
- D. Ketone bodies from fat metabolism
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) results from the excessive accumulation of ketone bodies from fat metabolism. During DKA, there is a lack of insulin leading to the breakdown of fat stores into fatty acids and their subsequent conversion into ketone bodies. These ketone bodies accumulate in the blood, leading to metabolic acidosis and the characteristic symptoms of DKA.
As a nurse caring for Asana, a 9-year-old girl with the stature of a 4-year-old due to growth hormone deficiency, which of the following will be your priority during follow-up visits?
- A. Vital signs monitoring
- B. Height and weight monitoring
- C. Bone age studies
- D. Dietary assessment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What is the reason for Asthma in 4-year-old Mabele, as Mrs. Joyce Thomson inquires? How would you explain it?
- A. Asthma occurs due to inflammation of the respiratory tract triggered by infections.
- B. An asthmatic attack can occur when the child is exposed to certain allergens, triggering an allergic reaction in the bronchioles that causes bronchial constriction.
- C. An asthmatic attack is a response to the release of inflammatory mediators to epithelial cells, affecting the autonomic neural control of the airway.
- D. Asthma is not an inborn problem; it involves abnormal growth of the bronchial tree causing restriction.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asthma in children like Mabele can be triggered by exposure to allergens, leading to an allergic reaction in the bronchioles. This reaction causes constriction of the bronchial tree, resulting in an asthmatic attack. It is essential for caregivers to identify and minimize exposure to these triggers to manage and prevent asthma episodes effectively.
The parents of a child hospitalized with asthma who is recovering and is being prepared for discharge are receiving home care instructions from the nurse. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further instruction?
- A. Coughing spells may be triggered by dust or smoke
- B. Vomiting may occur when our child has coughing episodes
- C. We need to encourage our child to drink fluids
- D. We need to maintain droplet precautions and a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement 'We need to maintain droplet precautions and a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks' indicates a need for further instruction. Asthma management does not typically require maintaining droplet precautions. The focus should be on environmental control, medication adherence, and monitoring symptoms rather than droplet precautions, which are more relevant for contagious respiratory infections.