Renal damage is a recognised complication of infection with:
- A. Plasmodium Jalciparum
- B. Schistosoma haematobium
- C. Plasmodium malariae
- D. Leptospira icterohaemorrhagica
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leptospira icterohaemorrhagica can cause renal damage. Plasmodium species and Schistosoma are less commonly associated with renal complications.
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A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) arrives at the clinic reporting shortness of breath on exertion and extreme weakness. Vital signs are temperature 100.4°F (38°C), heart rate 110 beats/minute, respirations 28 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 175/98 mmHg. The client usually receives dialysis three times a week but missed the last treatment. STAT blood specimens are sent to the laboratory for analysis. Which laboratory results should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
- A. Potassium 6.5 mEq/L (mmol/L)
- B. Potassium 6 mEq/L (mmol/L)
- C. Potassium 0.5 mEq/L (mmol/L)
- D. Potassium 1.5 mEq/L (mmol/L)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated potassium levels in CKD clients can lead to life-threatening arrhythmias, so this result needs immediate intervention.
Which of the following is an example of ductus dependent systemic circulation?
- A. Severe Ebstein's anomaly
- B. Pulmonary atresia
- C. Tricuspid atresia
- D. Interruption of aortic arch
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Interruption of aortic arch is ductus dependent as it relies on the ductus arteriosus for systemic blood flow.
Pro-BNP can be increased in all, except
- A. Coronary artery disease
- B. Sepsis
- C. Pulmonary hypertension
- D. Obesity
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obesity is not typically associated with increased Pro-BNP levels.
The clinical features of subaortic membrane stenosis can include all, except
- A. Ejection systolic murmur
- B. Ejection click
- C. End-diastolic murmur of aortic regurgitation
- D. Low pulse volume
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ejection click is not typically a feature of subaortic membrane stenosis.
All are true about TAPSE (Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion), except
- A. Normal TAPSE is >17 mm
- B. Reliable measure of RV systolic function
- C. Can be measured using either M-mode or 2D echo
- D. TAPSE is measured at septal aspect of tricuspid annulus
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TAPSE is measured at the lateral aspect of the tricuspid annulus, not the septal aspect.