Sandra is 42 years old and has just been diagnosed with leukemia and is complaining of bone and joint pain. Which type is probably the culprit?
a. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
b. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
c. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
d. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
ANS: B
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a. "An undescended testicle can reduce fertility." b. "The testicle usually descends spontaneously during the first month of life." c. "Surgical correction reduces the risk for testicular tumors." d. "The optimal time to surgically correct the condition is at diagnosis."
A 1-year-old child with cretinism has been receiving 8 mcg/kg/day of levothyroxine [Synthroid]. The child comes to the clinic for a well-child checkup. The nurse will expect the provider to:
a. change the dose of levothyroxine to 6 mcg/kg/day. b. discontinue the drug if the child's physical and mental development are normal. c. increase the dose to accommodate the child's increased growth. d. stop the drug for 4 weeks and check the child's TSH level.
What specific area of ethics does HIPAA address?
a. Privacy b. Justice c. Coercion to participate in a research study d. Informed consent
The parents of a 5-year-old child ask the nurse, "How many hours of sleep a night does our child need?" The nurse should give which response?
a. "A 5-year-old child requires 8 hours of sleep." b. "A 5-year-old child requires 9.5 hours of sleep." c. "A 5-year-old child requires 10 hours of sleep." d. "A 5-year-old child requires 11.5 hours of sleep."