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Regarding cranial nerves:
- A. Meningioma of the olfactory groove may cause unilateral anosmia
- B. Lesion in the geniculate ganglion produces hyperacusis
- C. Frontalis muscle is spared in lower motor neuron facial palsy
- D. In oculomotor palsy, pupillary sparing occurs in early stages of external compression of the nerve by a tumour
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningioma affecting the olfactory groove can compress the olfactory nerve, leading to unilateral anosmia.
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Anthracycline (doxorubicin) on rare occasion causes acute inflammatory myocardial injury, but more classically results in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in up to 30% of patients with a cumulative dose of doxorubicin exceeding
- A. 250 mg/m²
- B. 350 mg/m²
- C. 450 mg/m²
- D. 550 mg/m²
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A cumulative dose of doxorubicin exceeding 550 mg/m² is associated with increased risk of dilated cardiomyopathy.
22q11 deletion is commonly associated with all except
- A. Tetralogy of Fallot
- B. Truncus arteriosus
- C. Interrupted aortic arch
- D. D-Transposition of great arteries
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 22q11 deletion is not commonly associated with D-Transposition of great arteries.
What should the nurse assess prior to administering digoxin? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Sclera
- B. Apical pulse rate
- C. Cough
- D. Liver function test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Because digoxin decreases the heart rate, the apical pulse should be assessed. If the HR is below 60 beats per minute, digoxin should not be administered.
A fair-skinned female client who is an avid runner is diagnosed with malignant melanoma, located on the lateral surface of the lower leg. After wide margin resection, the nurse provides discharge teaching. It is most important for the nurse to emphasize the need to observe for changes in which characteristic?
- A. Elasticity of the skin
- B. Appearance of any moles
- C. Muscle aches and pains
- D. Pigmentation of the skin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for changes in moles is critical for early detection of new or recurrent melanoma, which is essential for timely intervention.
A child born with Trisomy 21 should be evaluated for which associated cardiac manifestation?
- A. Systemic hypertension
- B. Congenital heart defect
- C. Hyperlipidemia
- D. Cardiomyopathy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) have a high incidence of congenital heart defects, such as atrioventricular septal defects, and should be evaluated for these conditions.