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Which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer?
- A. A 16-year old dark-skinned female who tans in tanning beds once a week
- B. A 65 year-old fair-skinned male who is a construction worker
- C. A 25 year-old dark-skinned male whose mother had skin cancer
- D. A 70 year-old fair-skinned female who works as a secretary
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fair-skinned individuals with prolonged sun exposure, such as construction workers, are at higher risk for skin cancer.
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The enzyme producing carbon monoxide within the human body is
- A. Aminolevulinic acid synthase
- B. Heme oxygenase
- C. Cyclo-oxygense
- D. Nitric oxide synthase
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heme oxygenase is responsible for the production of carbon monoxide during the breakdown of heme.
All of the following are true about a small VSD EXCEPT
- A. spontaneous closure is more common in muscular vs. membranous defects
- B. closure usually occurs in the first 2 years of life
- C. there is no risk of endocarditis
- D. pulmonary pressures are normal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Even small VSDs carry a risk of endocarditis until they close.
An older male client with long-standing lung disease is admitted to the medical unit for treatment of pulmonary infection. In assessing for signs of increasing hypoxia, which action should the nurse include? (select all that apply)
- A. Monitor dryness of mucous membranes
- B. Check for changes in mentation
- C. Observe color of skin and nailbeds
- D. Note appearance of jugular veins
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changes in mentation, skin color, and breathing patterns are key indicators of hypoxia in clients with lung disease.
Drug combinations recommended to be avoided include all, except
- A. Metronidazole and Warfarin
- B. Furosemide and Gentamicin
- C. Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and beta blockers
- D. Omega-3 and Antiplatelets
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omega-3 and antiplatelets are not typically a contraindicated combination.
A grade II vibratory, mid-systolic murmur at the mid sternal border in a 4-year-old child that is louder when the child is supine is most likely which type of murmur?
- A. Pathologic murmur
- B. Pulmonary flow murmur
- C. Still's murmur
- D. Venous hum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Still's murmur is characterized by a vibratory or musical low-grade sound, along the sternal border, which is louder when the child is supine or during inspiration.