Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Questions - Set 14

(Select All that Apply.)

• Mucosal ulceration.
• Loss of appetite.
• Alopecia.
• Joint stiffness and swelling.
• Bull's-eye pattern rash.

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• A chronic disease where the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time.
• A chronic illness that amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals.
• A chronic disease that attacks the immune system through overproduction of synovial fluid in the joints.
• A chronic illness characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe.

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• Sending cord blood from delivery to the laboratory.
• Collecting blood from a heel stick on a 1-day-old.
• Placing a urine collection bag on a 1-day-old.
• Analyzing the baby's meconium stool under a microscope.

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• Sickle-shaped cells carry excess oxygen.
• Sickle-shaped cells decrease blood viscosity.
• Decreased adhesion of sickle-shaped cells occurs.
• Red cells that become sickle-shaped can cause blockages in the small blood vessels.

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• Cleft lip.
• Inguinal hernia.
• Gastroschisis.
• Tracheoesophageal fistula.

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• Applies warm packs to the knees.
• Applies ice packs to the knees.
• Encourages frequent ambulation.
• Wraps the knees with an ace bandage.

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• Thalassemia.
• Von Willebrand disease (VWD).
• Hemophilia A.
• Hemophilia

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• Do not put pressure on the abdomen.
• Frequent visits from friends and family will improve morale.
• Appropriate protective equipment should be worn for contact sports.
• Encourage the child to remain active.

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• High platelet count.
• Low platelet count.
• Myelosuppression.
• Myelointegration.

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• This disease is a type of cancer characterized by an increase in immature white blood cells.
• This disease is an infection resulting in increased white blood cell production.
• This disease is inflammation associated with enlargement of the lymph nodes.
• This disease is an allergic disorder involving increased circulating antibodies in the blood.

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• Hemorrhage.
• Anemia.
• Infection.
• Pain.