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The most common site of osteosarcoma is:
- A. Femur
- B. Humerus
- C. Pelvis
- D. Skull
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteosarcoma most commonly occurs in the long bones, particularly the femur, near the growth plates in children and adolescents.
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Sudden death in an athlete immediately after forceful blunt trauma to the chest is most likely
- A. commotio cordis
- B. myocardial infarction
- C. lacerated coronary artery
- D. ruptured cardiac tendineae
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Commotio cordis occurs due to sudden arrhythmias triggered by chest trauma during a vulnerable phase of the cardiac cycle.
Isovolumic contraction phase of ventricular systole occurs during which of the following phases of central venous pressure, approximately
- A. From nadir of y descent to peak of a wave
- B. From peak of a wave to trough of x wave
- C. From trough of x wave to peak of c wave
- D. From peak of c wave to trough of x' descent
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isovolumic contraction occurs from the trough of the x wave to the peak of the c wave.
Which is not useful to test brainstem death in suspected cervical spine injury?
- A. Pupillary light reflex
- B. Doll's-eyes reflex
- C. Corneal reflex
- D. Oculo-vestibular reflex
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doll's-eyes reflex is not used in suspected cervical spine injury due to the risk of further injury.
A client who is newly diagnosed with emphysema is being prepared for discharge. Which instruction is best for the nurse to provide the client to assist them with dyspnea self-management?
- A. Allow additional time to complete physical activities to reduce oxygen demand
- B. Practice inhaling through the nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips
- C. Use a humidifier to increase home air quality humidity between 30-50%
- D. Strengthen abdominal muscles by alternating leg raises during exhalation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps improve oxygenation and reduce dyspnea in clients with emphysema.
Features predisposing to NEC (necrotising enterocolitis) in the neonatal period include:
- A. Short fixation
- B. Asphyxia
- C. Umbilical artery catheter
- D. Maternal Crohn's disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asphyxia is a known risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) due to its effect on intestinal blood flow, leading to bowel ischemia and increased risk of bacterial translocation.