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Burns Pediatric Primary Care Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A male client is prescribed medications that depress thrombocytes. The nurse should monitor for which of the ff signs and symptoms in the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thrombocytes, also known as platelets, play a crucial role in blood clotting. Medications that depress thrombocytes can lead to decreased clotting ability and an increased risk of bleeding. Therefore, monitoring for signs and symptoms of bleeding is essential. Bleeding gums and dark tarry stools are indicative of bleeding in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract, respectively, and are key indicators to watch for in a client taking medications that depress thrombocytes. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to the impact of thrombocyte depression on clotting function.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST appropriate advice for a 4-year-old child visiting the outpatient department with excessive crying is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Further history may help differentiate normal behavior from developmental concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been scheduled for a Schilling test. What instruction will the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct instruction the nurse will give to the client scheduled for a Schilling test is to collect his urine for 12 hours. The Schilling test is a diagnostic test used to assess the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12. The test involves collecting urine samples over a period of 24 hours after the client ingests a small amount of radioactive vitamin B12. By collecting urine for 12 hours, the healthcare provider will be able to analyze the excretion of the vitamin and determine the client's ability to absorb vitamin B12. Instructions such as fasting, enema administration, or emptying the bladder before the test are not typically associated with the Schilling test procedure.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the ff are the symptoms of basilar skull fracture? Choose all that apply
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raccoon eyes and Battle's sign are classic signs of basilar skull fracture. Raccoon eyes refer to the presence of bruising or discoloration around the eyes, resembling the appearance of a raccoon. This occurs due to blood collecting in the soft tissues around the eyes. Battle's sign is bruising behind the ear, which can also indicate a basilar skull fracture.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a function of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in the newborn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is specialized adipose tissue found in newborns and hibernating mammals, whose primary function is to generate heat through non-shivering thermogenesis. This heat generation is essential for maintaining body temperature in newborns, especially as they have a larger surface area-to-volume ratio, which results in greater heat loss compared to adults. BAT produces heat by metabolizing stored lipids and disrupting the normal process of cellular respiration, leading to the production of heat instead of ATP. The heat generated by BAT is then distributed throughout the body to help maintain a stable core body temperature in newborns, who are not yet able to regulate their body temperature as effectively as adults.