Which of the following terms indicates that the patient has a hearing loss caused by aging?
- A. Otoplasty
- B. Presbycusis
- C. Otalgia
- D. Tinnitus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Presbycusis is the term that indicates that the patient has a hearing loss caused by aging. It is a type of sensorineural hearing loss that occurs gradually as a result of aging and affects the ability to hear high-pitched sounds. Otoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct the shape or position of the ears. Otalgia refers to ear pain. Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears.
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Children with anterior mediastinal masses are at serious risk for airway compromise and vascular obstruction. Which of the following is NOT an indication for CT scan in these cases?
- A. Cardiac tamponade
- B. Airway compromise
- C. Carina compression
- D. Temporo-mandibular subluxation
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temporo-mandibular subluxation is unrelated to the assessment of mediastinal masses.
An 18-year-old with a groin rash and itching is worried about having an STD and does not want his parents to know. What should the nurse say?
- A. We will need to contact your parents.
- B. We will not contact your parents regarding this visit.
- C. Who would you like us to contact about your visit today?
- D. We cannot promise that the hospital will not contact your parents.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adolescents have the right to privacy regarding sexual health, unless there is a risk to life.
You are meeting with parents of a 10-year-old child who recently develops acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Which of the following is LEAST likely to increase the risk of CNS relapse in children with ALL?
- A. first traumatic lumbar puncture (LP)
- B. T-cell leukemia
- C. cranial nerve involvement at the time of diagnosis
- D. presence of lymphoblast in the CSF at any time during treatment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A first traumatic lumbar puncture is less likely to increase the risk of CNS relapse compared to other factors like T-cell leukemia or cranial nerve involvement.
A healthy 20-day-old male examination reveals a palpable liver margin below the right costal margin; lab findings: white blood count, 18700/mm3; hemoglobin, 8.8 g/dl; blast cells, 10%; the BEST approach for the management is consistent with acute myeloproliferative disorder
- A. intensive chemotherapy
- B. low dose chemotherapy pulses
- C. bone marrow transplantation
- D. close follow up
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intensive chemotherapy is the standard approach for managing acute myeloproliferative disorders.
A nurse is assessing a patient admitted for an asthma exacerbation. Which breath sounds does the nurse expect to assess?
- A. Rubs
- B. Rattles
- C. Wheezes
- D. Crackles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezes are high-pitched, musical sounds heard during inspiration or expiration due to the constriction or narrowing of the airways, commonly associated with asthma exacerbations. The presence of wheezes indicates airway obstruction, making it the expected breath sound in a patient admitted for an asthma exacerbation. Rubs, rattles, and crackles are associated with different conditions such as pleural friction rubs, respiratory secretions, and fluid in the alveoli, respectively.