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The ECG in left ventricular hypertrophy and shows a superior QRS axis (between -90' and 0')
- A. tricuspid atresia
- B. Ebstein anomaly
- C. pulmonary atresia
- D. tetralogy of Fallot
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left ventricular hypertrophy with a superior QRS axis is characteristic of tetralogy of Fallot.
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The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is receiving prednisone (Deltasone) 5 mg PO daily for a rash due to contact with poison ivy. Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report to the healthcare provider?
- A. Rapid weight gain
- B. Increased energy levels.
- C. Frequent headaches.
- D. Dry mouth.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid weight gain may indicate fluid retention, a side effect of prednisone that requires medical evaluation.
In Asia, the following hepatitis virus appears to be a significant cause of viral myocarditis
- A. hepatitis E virus
- B. hepatitis B virus
- C. hepatitis C virus
- D. hepatitis D virus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis E virus has been identified as a significant cause of viral myocarditis in Asia.
Treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF) in an infant began 3 days ago and has included digoxin and furosemide. The child no longer has retractions, lungs are clear, and HR is 96 beats per minute while sleeping. The nurse is confident that the child has diuresed successfully and has good renal perfusion when the nurse notes the child's urine output is:
- A. 0.5 cc/kg/hr
- B. 1 cc/kg/hr
- C. 30 cc/hr
- D. 1 oz/hr
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal pediatric urine output is approximately 1 cc/kg/hr.
A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from the postanasthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to administer, which action should the nurse implement?
- A. Document the client's report of pain in the electronic medical record
- B. Determine which prescription will have the quickest onset of action
- C. Compare the client's pain scale rating with the prescribed dosing
- D. Ask the client to choose which mediation is needed for pain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the pain scale rating with the prescribed dosing ensures that the appropriate medication is administered based on the severity of the pain.
Recurrent pneumonia is defined in children as having a frequency of episodes more than or equal to
- A. 2 episodes in 6 months
- B. 2 episodes in one year
- C. 3 episodes ever without radiographic clearance
- D. 4 episodes ever with radiographic clearance
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recurrent pneumonia in children is defined as having 2 or more episodes in 6 months, indicating a pattern of frequent infections.