ATI RN
ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who was recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever. Which of the following laboratory tests can contribute to confirming this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
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1. C-reactive protein (CRP) levels increase in response to inflammation, which is a characteristic of rheumatic fever.
2. Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer measures antibodies produced in response to streptococcal infection, a common trigger for rheumatic fever.
3. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) measures the rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube, which can be elevated in inflammatory conditions like rheumatic fever.
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C. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) measures blood clotting time and is not specific to rheumatic fever.
D. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a measure of kidney function and is not directly related to rheumatic fever.
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