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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a term used when the unexpected death of an infant under 1 year of age:
cannot be explained after a complete autopsy
Erb palsy involves injury to what part of the spinal cord?
C5 and C6
A 6-mon-old child has burns to his head, face, neck and anterior chest. what percentage of his body surface area has been burned A. 21 B. 27 C. 36 D. 45
36%
head, face, neck = 18
anterior chest = 18
A sudden onset of discomfort in the throat, severe dysphagia, and vomiting bright red blood are most indicative of: A. malignancy in the esophagus B. gastroesophageal reflux disease C. hemorrhage from a peptic ulcer D. ruptured esophageal varices
D
Symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) may include A. incomplete bladder emptying B. abnormally strong urine flow C. fever, tremors and weakness D. decreased urination at night
A
What is the parietal peritoneum?
A. the inner lining of the large intestine
B. The lining that covers the abdominal organs
C. The bag that contains abdominal organs
D. The space behind the anterior abdomen
C
The MOST common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer are:
A. constipation dull lower back pain and sharp epigastric pain
B. abdominal pain, rectal bleeding and changes in bowel habits
C. repetitive hard bowel movements, vomiting, and pelvic pain
D. weight loss vomiting and pain to the right lower quadrant
B
colorectal cancer = bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is any cancer that affects the colon and the rectum
which of the following is an ECG change that would MOST likely be observed in a patient with tricyclic antidepressant toxicity? A. Shortened PR interval B. High grade AV block C. Terminal R wave in aVR D. Shortened QT interval
C
A dehydrated patient who is hemodynamically stable should receive A. a single isotonic fluid bolus of 1 L B. a dextrose solution at 250 mL/hr C. a hypotonic solution at 125 mL/hr D. multiple isotonic fluid boluses
C
What is the target blood pressure for an adult patient with increased intracranial pressure A, 80 to 90 mmHg B. 130to 140 mmHg C. 90 to 100 D. 110 to 120
D
which of the following medications should be given with caution in patients who are taking blood thinners? A. Nubain B. Toradol C. Fentanyl D. Demerol
B
Nubain = Partial opioid agonist Toradol = treats pain, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketorolac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body Demerol = Opioid
A 55-year-old male who is currently receiving radiation therapy for cancer complains of dyspepsia and upper abdominal pain. He tells you that the pain worsens when he lies supine. What should you suspect? A. Esophagitis B. Acute pancreatitis C. A tracheal fistula D. Hiatal hernia
A
laying down increases blood pressure around esophagus/trachea to an already swollen esophagus
hiatal hernia = A condition in which part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle. cant be this because it wouldn’t effect his breathing
Which of the following drugs would most likely be the safest to use for a patient with aggressive and dangerous behavior secondary to methamphetamine use? A. Droperidol B. Haldol C. Ativan D. Ziprasidone
C
anaphylaxis is classified as a response mediated by \_\_\_ antibodies A. IgD B. IgE C. IgA D. IgG
B. IgE = E for emergency
What is the Most common cardiac disorder associated with lupus? A. Endocarditis B. Pericardial effusion C. Valvular heart disease D. Pericarditis
D