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Symptoms in patients with aortic stenosis depend on the severity of the obstruction EXCEPT
- A. cardiomegaly
- B. pulmonary congestion
- C. weak pulses
- D. pale skin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pale skin is not a typical symptom of aortic stenosis.
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Liver failure in children:
- A. Is always chronic in nature
- B. Wilson's disease is a common cause
- C. Leads to failure to thrive
- D. One of the causes is Reye syndrome
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reye syndrome is a known cause of acute liver failure in children, often associated with viral infections and aspirin use.
A client admitted to a surgical unit is being evaluated for an intestinal obstruction. The healthcare provider prescribes a nasogastric tube (NGT) to be inserted and placed to intermittent low wall suction. Which intervention should the nurse implement to facilitate proper tube placement?
- A. Soak nasogastric tube in warm water
- B. Insert tube with client's head tilted back
- C. Apply suction while inserting tube
- D. Elevate head of bed 60 to 90 degrees
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps facilitate proper placement of the NGT and reduces the risk of aspiration.
The typical radiologic configuration in tetralogy of Fallot as seen in the anteroposterior view consists of all the following EXCEPT
- A. normal heart size
- B. some elevation of the cardiac apex
- C. convexity in the region of the main pulmonary artery
- D. right-sided aortic arch
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal heart size is not typical in tetralogy of Fallot.
Common causes of recurrent haematuria are:
- A. Berger's disease
- B. Goodpasture's syndrome
- C. Renal stones
- D. Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Berger's disease (IgA nephropathy) is a common cause of recurrent haematuria. The other options (b-e) are less common or present differently.
All are true about genotype - phenotype correlation in Brugada syndrome, except
- A. SCN5A mutation is associated with short PR interval
- B. LTCC mutation is associated with short QT interval
- C. Yield of genetic testing is low (25%)
- D. No major therapeutic implication of genetic testing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: There are therapeutic implications of genetic testing in Brugada syndrome.