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Nurse Mariane is caring for an infant with spina bifida. Which technique is most important in recognizing possible hydrocephalus?
- A. Measuring head circumference
- B. Obtaining skull X-ray
- C. Performing a lumbar puncture
- D. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is a non-invasive way to monitor for hydrocephalus, a common complication of spina bifida.
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A client with Guillain-Barre syndrome has paralysis of all extremities and requires mechanical ventilation. The nurse observes that the client is not blinking. Which action should the nurse implement?
- A. Protect cornea with lubricant and eye shields
- B. Administer artificial tears every hour.
- C. Encourage the client to blink every 10 minutes.
- D. Keep the client's eyes closed with adhesive tape.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of blinking increases the risk of corneal damage. Lubricants and eye shields prevent dryness and injury to the cornea.
All the following statements about spontaneous coronary artery dissection are true, except
- A. More common in young females
- B. Proximal coronary involvement associated with immuno-inflammatory disease
- C. Intra-coronary imaging shows 'accordion sign'
- D. Physical stress precipitates it by causing intimal tear
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'accordion sign' is not typically associated with spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Biochemical abnormalities in a chronic carrier of hepatitis B are:
- A. Raised AST
- B. Low serum albumin
- C. Raised gamma GT
- D. Raised transferrin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because chronic hepatitis B carriers often have raised AST (aspartate aminotransferase) due to liver inflammation. The other options are less specific or not typically associated with chronic hepatitis B.
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.
Regarding cough receptors:
- A. There is increased sensitivity in viral infections
- B. ~2-agonists decrease the sensitivity of cough receptors
- C. Exercise can stimulate the cough receptors in asthmatics
- D. They are predominantly seen in the large airways
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cough receptor sensitivity increases during viral infections, leading to heightened cough reflex.