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The MOST common cause of sudden death in competitive athletes is
- A. aortic stenosis
- B. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- C. coronary artery abnormalities
- D. myocarditis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of sudden death in competitive athletes.
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Complications of an infant of a diabetic mother include:
- A. Hypoglycaemia
- B. Hypocalcaemia
- C. Hyperinsulinaemia
- D. Jaundice
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants of diabetic mothers are at risk of hypoglycemia due to maternal hyperglycemia leading to fetal hyperinsulinemia, which persists after birth.
The treatment of the patient is best performed by which methods (Select one that doesn't apply)?
- A. Intravenous indomethacin
- B. Surgical closure
- C. Catheter coil closure
- D. Digoxin until the PDA closes spontaneously
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Indomethacin, surgical closure, and catheter coil closure are standard treatments for patent ductus arteriosus.
A client who has a history of long-standing back pain treated with methadone (Dolophines), is admitted to the surgical unit following urological surgery. Which modifications in the plan of care should the nurse make for this client's pain management during the postoperative period?
- A. Consult with surgeon about increasing methadone in lieu of parenteral opioids.
- B. Use minimal parenteral opioids for surgical pain, in addition to oral methadone
- C. Maintain client's methadone, and medicate surgical pain based on pain rating
- D. Make no changes in the standard pain management for the surgery and hold methadone.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining the client's methadone regimen while addressing surgical pain ensures effective pain control without risking withdrawal or inadequate pain relief.
All of the following are true regarding transient neonatal pustular melanosis, except
- A. Increased melanization of epidermal cells is characteristic
- B. Active phase shows intracorneal or subcorneal pustules filled with eosinophils
- C. Pustular phase rarely lasts more than 2-3 days
- D. Lesions of pustular melanosis do not contain bacteria
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The active phase of transient neonatal pustular melanosis shows pustules filled with neutrophils, not eosinophils.
An overweight, young adult made who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted for a hernia repair. He tells the nurse that he is feeling very weak and jittery. Which actions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Check his fingerstick glucose level
- B. Assess his skin temperature and moisture
- C. Measure his pulse and blood pressure
- D. Document anxiety on the surgical checklist
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These actions help assess for hypoglycemia, a common issue in diabetic patients, and ensure appropriate intervention.