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Fluid Maintenance Pediatrics Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the ff is the effect of a decrease in the number of lymphocytes with age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune system by helping to fight off infections and diseases. A decrease in the number of lymphocytes with age means that the immune system may not function as effectively as it used to. This can lead to a decreased resistance to infections, making older individuals more susceptible to illnesses and diseases. Therefore, the effect of a decrease in the number of lymphocytes with age is a decreased resistance to infection.
Question 2 of 5
gauge needle for drawing up medication and injecting it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a 1 inch needle is the appropriate gauge needle for drawing up medication and injecting it. The length of the needle is important to ensure that the medication reaches the intended target area and is administered effectively. Shorter needles may not penetrate deep enough, while longer needles may increase the risk of complications such as injecting the medication into the wrong tissue or causing discomfort to the patient. Therefore, using a 1 inch needle is the correct choice for administering medication safely and accurately.
Question 3 of 5
A client has squamous cell cancer of the right lung that has metastasized to the brain. In addition to chemotherapy for lung cancer, the physician prescribes lomustine (CeeNU), 100 mg/m2 as a single dose, to treat the brain metastasis. What are the major administration and excretion routes of lomustine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lomustine (CeeNU) is typically administered intravenously (I.V.), making choice B the correct administration route. Lomustine is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily through the kidneys via urine, which accounts for its urinary excretion. Therefore, the major administration route for lomustine is intravenous (I.V.) and the major excretion route is urinary.
Question 4 of 5
On a visit to the gynecologist, a client complains of urinary frequency, pelvic discomfort, and weight loss. After a complete physical examination, blood studies, and a pelvic examination with a Papanicolaou test, the physician diagnoses stage IV ovarian cancer. The nurse expects to prepare the client for which initial treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the case of stage IV ovarian cancer, initial treatment typically involves major surgery, known as cytoreductive surgery or debulking surgery. The goal of this surgery is to remove as much of the tumor burden as possible from the abdomen and pelvis. By reducing the size of the tumor, the effectiveness of subsequent treatments such as chemotherapy can be enhanced. Surgery may also involve the removal of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and surrounding tissue. Radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be used after surgery to further target any remaining cancer cells. However, major surgery is often the first step in the management of advanced ovarian cancer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing a premenopausal woman about breast self-examination. The nurse should tell the client to do her self-examination:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should advise the premenopausal woman to perform her breast self-examination on the same day each month. Regular monthly self-examination helps the woman become familiar with the normal texture and appearance of her breasts, making it easier to detect any changes or abnormalities that may indicate a problem. Performing the examination on the same day each month helps ensure consistency in timing and facilitates the woman to establish a routine for self-examination. This consistent approach increases the likelihood of detecting any changes early, which is crucial for timely medical evaluation and intervention if needed.