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What is the definition of a giant coronary artery aneurysm in Kawasaki Disease?
- A. ≥8 mm in diameter
- B. Z score ≥10
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A giant coronary artery aneurysm in Kawasaki Disease is defined by either a diameter of ≥8 mm or a Z score ≥10, which indicates a significantly increased size.
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Which assessment would lead the nurse to suspect that a newborn infant has a ventricular septal defect?
- A. A loud, harsh murmur with a systolic thrill
- B. Cyanosis when crying
- C. Blood pressure higher in the arms than in the legs
- D. A machinery-like murmur
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A loud, harsh murmur combined with a systolic thrill is characteristic of a ventricular septal defect.
In D-transposition of the great vessels, accounts for =5% of all congenital heart disease. In this anomaly, the following are true EXCEPT
- A. the pulmonary artery is anterior and to the left of the aorta
- B. pulmonary veins return to the left atrium
- C. connections between the atria and ventricles are normal
- D. aorta is posterior and to the right of the pulmonary artery
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pulmonary artery is anterior and to the left of the aorta in normal anatomy.
Bronchoconstriction is a recognised side effect of:
- A. Captopril
- B. Salbutamol
- C. Ibuprofen
- D. Paracetamol
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Salbutamol can cause bronchoconstriction in some cases due to its paradoxical effect, especially if overused or misused.
Regarding hand innervation:
- A. Median nerve supplies all thenar muscles except adductor pollicis
- B. The sensory supply to the dorsal surface of the medial two digits is via the radial nerve
- C. In ulnar nerve damage at the elbow there is sensory loss over the medial aspect of forearm proximal to the wrist
- D. Radial nerve provides the sensory innervation to the terminal areas of the dorsal surfaces of the lateral three digits
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The median nerve innervates most thenar muscles, except for the adductor pollicis, which is supplied by the ulnar nerve.
Postoperative pulmonary hypertension can be managed with
- A. hyperventilation
- B. catecholamines
- C. nitroprusside
- D. phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inhaled nitric oxide and phosphodiesterase inhibitors are commonly used to manage postoperative pulmonary hypertension.