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Burns Pediatric Primary Care 7th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are meeting parents of a 1.5-year-old boy who has suboptimal growth. He has been delivered prematurely at the gestational age of 32 weeks. Examination reveals a healthy child with growth parameters below normal for age. You reassure the parents that their child will catch his normal growth with time. Of the following, the growth parameter that should be corrected at this age is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Premature infants often experience suboptimal weight gain initially due to their early birth. However, they tend to 'catch up' in weight over time as they mature, making weight the most relevant parameter to correct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral iron supplement to a hospitalized infant. Which should not be given simultaneously with the iron supplement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Milk should not be given simultaneously with an oral iron supplement because calcium in milk can interfere with the absorption of iron. Calcium competes with iron for absorption in the digestive tract, thereby reducing the absorption of iron when both are taken together. It is advisable to wait at least 1-2 hours after giving the iron supplement before offering milk to ensure optimal absorption of iron. This is a common practice to improve iron absorption and prevent any potential decrease in the effectiveness of the iron supplement.
Question 3 of 5
a woman who is pregnant is undergoing an amniocentesis. during the test, elevated levels of AFP are found. this indicate to which of the following conditions :
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated levels of AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) in the amniotic fluid during an amniocentesis often indicate neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Spina bifida is a condition where the spinal cord does not develop properly, leading to a range of possible issues depending on the severity of the defect. In this case, the elevated AFP levels point towards a higher likelihood of spina bifida rather than other conditions like CP (cerebral palsy), Down syndrome, or hydrocephalus.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements would be the nurse's response to a famiiy member asking questions about a client's transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct response would be: "It is a temporary interruption in the blood flow to the brain." This response provides a clear and accurate explanation of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is commonly known as a "mini-stroke." A TIA is indeed a temporary episode where there is a brief interruption in the blood flow to the brain, leading to symptoms similar to those of a stroke, but without lasting damage. This response would give the family member a better understanding of what a TIA is and help alleviate concerns about permanent brain damage.
Question 5 of 5
The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing which substances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal glands and is responsible for producing hormones known as corticosteroids. Within the corticosteroids, the adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids (such as cortisol) which are involved in regulating metabolism and the immune response. Additionally, the adrenal cortex produces androgens which are male sex hormones, although they are present in both males and females. Therefore, the correct substances produced by the adrenal cortex are glucocorticoids and androgens (Choice A).