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Pediatrics Baby Fell off Bed Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is best described as the inability of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood to the systemic circulation at normal filling pressures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart failure is best described as the inability of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood to the systemic circulation at normal filling pressures. This results in the inefficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention. Pulmonary congestion, systemic venous congestion, and congenital heart defects can be associated with heart failure but are not the primary definition of the condition.
Question 2 of 5
The beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a useful surface marker in some malignant germ cell tumors (GCTs); it is secreted by syncytiotrophoblasts. In which of the following GCTs this surface marker is characteristically elevated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Embryonal carcinoma is strongly associated with elevated beta-HCG levels.
Question 3 of 5
Which foods should be offered to a child with hepatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear liquids are gentle on the liver and help minimize digestive stress during hepatitis.
Question 4 of 5
The difficulty in putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way is defined as a disorder of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expression disorders involve difficulties in putting words together or using language appropriately.
Question 5 of 5
A 58-year-old man is diagnosed with cancer of the larynx. Which of the ff. are early symptoms of this cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early symptoms of cancer of the larynx typically include persistent hoarseness or a change in the voice quality. This may be due to the tumor affecting the vocal cords. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can also be an early sign. As the tumor grows, it may cause obstruction or compression in the throat, leading to difficulties in swallowing. These symptoms should prompt further evaluation by a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment planning. Anemia and fatigue (
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A) are more general symptoms that can occur in cancer patients but are not typically specific to laryngeal cancer. The presence of a noticeable lump in the neck (
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B) may indicate swelling of lymph nodes due to cancer spread but is not an early symptom commonly associated with laryngeal cancer. Crackles and stridor (
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C) are respiratory sounds associated with conditions affecting the airways and are less likely to be early symptoms