A neonate has phenylketonuria (PKU). What information should the nurse include in a discussion with the parents when explaining what caused their infant's problem?

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A neonate has phenylketonuria (PKU). What information should the nurse include in a discussion with the parents when explaining what caused their infant's problem?

A. Failure to pass meconium B. Inborn error of metabolism C. Severe eczematous skin rash D. Presence of an extra chromosome

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which assessment is of greatest concern in a 15-month-old child? The child....

A. is lying down, has moderate retractions, low-grade fever, and nasal congestion. B. has diminished breath sounds, no cough, and has a protruding tongue with drooling. C. is sitting up and has coarse breath sounds, coughing, and fussiness. D. is restless and crying, has bilateral wheezing, and is feeding poorly.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Sarah's parents wanted to have more children but were concerned about the possibility of other children being born with CF. They are referred to a geneticist and the nurse in that office is able to explain the inheritance of CF. She knows to explain that CF is an:

A. autosomal-dominant trait passed on from the child's mother. B. autosomal-dominant trait passed on by the child's father. C. autosomal-recessive trait passed on by both parents who are carriers and that each child has a 25% chance of having CF. D. autosomal-recessive trait passed on by both parents who are carriers and that each child has a 50% chance of having CF.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following disorders leads to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation?

A. Aortic stenosis B. Coarctation of aorta C. Patent ductus arteriosus D. Tetralogy of fallot

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following definitions most accurately describes meningocele?

A. Complete exposure of spinal cord and meninges B. Herniation of the spinal cord and meninges into a sac C. Sac formation containing meninges and spinal fluid D. Spinal cord tumour containing nerve roots

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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