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The following statements are true regarding a screening test:
- A. Sensitivity indicates the proportion of true positives
- B. Specificity indicates the proportion of true negatives
- C. Sensitivity is inversely related to specificity
- D. Prevalence affects predictive value
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prevalence affects predictive value
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Inclisiran used in the treatment of dyslipidemia is chemically a
- A. Synthetic RNA
- B. Synthetic histone
- C. Synthetic DNA
- D. Synthetic mitochondria
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inclisiran is a synthetic RNA molecule used to lower cholesterol levels.
All the following statements about spontaneous coronary artery dissection are true, except
- A. More common in young females
- B. Proximal coronary involvement associated with immuno-inflammatory disease
- C. Intra-coronary imaging shows 'accordion sign'
- D. Physical stress precipitates it by causing intimal tear
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'accordion sign' is not typically associated with spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
A male client with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome reports to the nurse that the pain and tingling he is experiencing worsens at night. What client teaching should the nurse provide?
- A. Elevate the hands on two pillows at night
- B. Notify the healthcare provider as soon as possible
- C. Wear braces as both wrists during the night
- D. Apply cold compresses for 30 minutes before bedtime
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing wrist braces during the night helps prevent exacerbation of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
A male client in skeletal traction tells the nurse that he is frustrated because he needs help repositioning himself in bed. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
- A. Provide an overhead trapeze to the bed for the client to use
- B. Assist the client with repositioning every hour to prevent discomfort.
- C. Encourage the client to use a bedpan instead of getting up to the bathroom.
- D. Offer additional pain medication to help the client relax.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An overhead trapeze allows the client to reposition independently, promoting autonomy and reducing frustration.
Acute laryngotracheobronchitis in children:
- A. Needs to be treated by broad-spectrum antibiotics
- B. Humidified oxygen by tent needs to be administered in infancy
- C. Dexamethasone is known to shorten the duration of illness
- D. Adrenaline by nebuliser is absolutely contraindicated
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is known to reduce inflammation and shorten the duration of illness in acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup).