A 6-month-old boy develops roseola. When obtaining information from his father, which of the following information would you expect him to report?
A) The infant's temperature rose at the same time as the rash appeared.
B) The rash is a mixture of papules and pustules.
C) The infant's temperature fell when the rash appeared.
D) The infant is lethargic and not interested in playing.
C
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The nurse is reviewing the health history of a 72-year-old patient experiencing hearing loss. Which of the following data is likely to be linked to the patient's hearing deficit?
A) Recent completion of radiation therapy for treatment of thyroid cancer B) Routine use of quinine for management of leg cramps C) Allergy to hair coloring and hair spray D) Previous perforation of the eardrum as a result of a high dive
Which of the following outcomes of conducting a 15-minute family interview is unlikely?
1. Eliciting the family's perceptions of the health/illness experience 2. Demonstrating interest in the family as a unit of care 3. Identifying several problems that require solution 4. Providing a caring initial impression
The neurological disorder characterised by frequent, irresistible ‘sleep attacks', in which the individual unintentionally falls asleep in inappropriate situations, is referred to as:
a. sleep apnoea. b. insomnia. c. parasomnia. d. narcolepsy.
Following a massive myocardial infarction, the patient develops cardiogenic shock. The patient's family asks the nurse what the patient's chances of survival are. What information does the nurse consider when formulating a response to these concerns?
1. Cardiogenic shock is the major reason people die after having an MI. 2. Even though many people develop cardiogenic shock, the majority survive without residual effects. 3. Cardiogenic shock is the most lethal type of shock. 4. As long as the patient does not develop septic shock, survival is probable. 5. Cardiogenic shock results from pump failure.