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The nurse is assessing a client who has tinea pedis. Which question will allow the nurse to gather further information about this condition?
- A. Do you see any improvement when using tolnaftate?
- B. Have you been avoiding wearing tight-fitting shoes?
- C. Are you experiencing pain or itching in your feet?
- D. How often do you wash your feet and change socks?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tolnaftate is an antifungal medication. Asking about its effectiveness helps assess the client's treatment response and adherence.
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Down syndrome and VSD
- A. Doesn't close spontaneously as in children without downs
- B. Inaudible murmur is a characteristic feature / Murmur is not audible
- C. Pulmonary Hypertension is a late complication
- D. If no murmur, condition need not be investigated
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary hypertension is a known late complication in Down syndrome with VSD.
Treatment options in the management of an intussusception include:
- A. Contrast enema
- B. Air enema
- C. Water enema
- D. Open surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Air enema is a common non-surgical treatment for intussusception. Contrast enema and open surgery are also options, but air enema is often preferred.
Which among the following is a correct description for the condition 'mitral arcade'?
- A. Absent chordal insertions
- B. Absent papillary muscles
- C. Fused papillary muscles
- D. Elongated papillary muscles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mitral arcade is characterized by fused papillary muscles.
Contributing features to renal osteodystrophy include:
- A. Hypophosphataemia
- B. Hyperparathyroidism
- C. Increased loss of calcium in the kidney
- D. Hypoalbuminaemia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism is a key contributor to renal osteodystrophy due to secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease.
Varying intensity of the first heart sound from a booming (bruit de canon) to virtual inaudibility is seen in which of the following?
- A. Mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation
- B. Constant 2:1 AV block
- C. First-degree AV block
- D. Congenital complete heart block
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation, the intensity of the first heart sound can vary depending on the dynamics of atrial contraction and ventricular filling.