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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.
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Which statement by the mother of a child with rheumatic fever (RF) indicates that she has an understanding of prevention for her other children?
- A. “Whenever one of them gets a sore throat, I will give that child an antibiotic.â€
- B. “There is no treatment since it is viral and must run its course.â€
- C. “If their culture is positive for group A streptococcus, I will give them a full course of their antibiotic.â€
- D. “If their culture is positive for staphylococcus A, I will give them a full course of their antibiotic.â€
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive culture for group A streptococcus indicates a bacterial infection that requires a full course of antibiotics to prevent rheumatic fever, which can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat.
A nurse cares for a client who has an 80% blockage of the right coronary artery (RCA) and is scheduled for bypass surgery. Which intervention should the nurse be prepared to implement while this client waits for surgery?
- A. Administration of IV furosemide (Lasix)
- B. Initiation of an external pacemaker
- C. Assistance with endotracheal intubation
- D. Placement of central venous access
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An 80% blockage of the RCA can lead to bradycardia or heart block. An external pacemaker may be needed to maintain adequate heart rate and cardiac output.
A nurse is caring for a child with Down syndrome. Which statement by the parent indicates the need for further teaching?
- A. I will make sure my child has regular hearing screenings.
- B. I will encourage my child to be active and participate in play.
- C. I should monitor my child's thyroid function regularly.
- D. I should avoid giving my child a multivitamin supplement.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children with Down syndrome may benefit from a multivitamin supplement, especially if they are at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
Congenital heart disease causing cyanosis without respiratory distress include EXCEPT
- A. tricuspid atresia
- B. aortic stenosis
- C. Ebstein anomaly
- D. pulmonary atresia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tricuspid atresia, Ebstein anomaly, and pulmonary atresia can cause cyanosis without respiratory distress, while aortic stenosis typically does not.
Which is the most common causative agent of bacterial endocarditis?
- A. Staphylococcus albus
- B. Streptococcus hemolyticus
- C. Staphylococcus albicans
- D. Streptococcus viridans
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: S. viridans is the most common causative agent in bacterial (infective) endocarditis.