What are the granulomas in Crohn's disease?

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A. Inflammatory cells B. Lesions C. Irritation along the ends of the intestine D. Cases in which the intestine is dying off

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Granulomas (A) in Crohn’s are clusters of inflammatory cells.

You notice an ulcer on the left buttock of a patient at a nursing home. What should you avoid doing when trying to resolve the situation?

A. Using an air mattress B. Restraining the patient C. Turning the patient on occasion D. Using dressings to control the ulcer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Restraining (B) can worsen pressure ulcers; other options aid healing.

A patient consistently develops kidney stones. What advice should a patient be given to help resolve the problem?

A. Avoid alcohol consumption B. Add lemons or limes to his or her dietary routine C. Avoid red meat D. All of the above

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lemons/limes (B) increase citrate, reducing stone formation.

A patient has a puncture wound. What vaccine should be administered?

A. Tetanus B. Herpes C. Hepatitis D. Pneumonia

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tetanus (A) vaccine prevents infection in puncture wounds.

Attenuvax is a vaccine that may help prevent:

A. Chicken pox B. Measles C. Hepatitis D. HIV

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Attenuvax (B) is a measles vaccine.

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