Seth Nc6

Front 1

After a thorough examination, the physician suspects that your patient may have
developed rheumatic fever following an infection with beta-hemolytic streptococci.
Which of the following lab tests to confirm the diagnosis is he most likely to
order?

Back 1

C-reactive protein

Front 2

During your assessment of a three-year-old, you discover the presence of
Koplik's spots. She most likely is suffering from what disease?

Back 2

rubeola

Front 3

Lottie Charleston had a total hip replacement yesterday. Today she is in good
spirits and has reported very little discomfort. You have just finished making her
bed, and as you adjust the sheets to make sure she has plenty of toe room, you
notice that one of her legs appears to be shorter than the other. You should
Immediately:

Back 3

notify the physician

Front 4

Your doctor is going to perform a blood test to rule out the presence of a
sexually transmitted disease. Which STD can be diagnosed in this manner?

Back 4

Syphilis

Front 5

After Jed Hampton was diagnosed with Lyme disease, he was given a
prescription for a form of tetracycline. He should be taught to:

Back 5

never take the medication with any mineral preparatlon(e.g., vitamins with iron)
or with any type of dairy product.

Front 6

Martha Samuels has notices a flat spot, less than one centimeter, on her right
forearm. It has a different color than normal pigment. This is termed a:

Back 6

Macule

Front 7

A fifteen year old boy is being seen at the health department clinic today for a
routine sports physical. He will also receive an Immunization while he is there.
Which one will he most likely receive?

Back 7

DT

Front 8

Two year old Billy Johnson has meningitis. He needs to remain quiet and get
as much rest as possible. Which intervention is most appropriate in his case?

Back 8

decrease environmental stimuli of all forms

Front 9

Upon physical examination, you notice that your patient has the classic
symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. He is complaining of joint and
muscle pain and has:

Back 9

had a sudden onset of an extremely elevated body temperature

Front 10

Greg Hammer had a go-kart wreck going nearly twenty miles per hour. He hit
is head on the ground several times as the go-kart rolled over. He has been.
admitted for observation but now his ICP is rising rapidly. Which drug will the
physician most likely order?

Back 10

mannitol

Front 11

Your patient is being given her preoperative medication, including an
anticholinergic. What is the primary purpose for this type of medication?

Back 11

reduce secretion of saliva and gastric juices

Front 12

Martha Grayson has been having recurrent urinary tract infections over the
past three years. She suspects that she has another UTI. Which symptom would
you most expect for her to exhibit?

Back 12

frequency

Front 13

Michael Avery was admitted to the burn unit three days ago after suffering
second and third degree burns in a house fire. As you empty his bedpan, you
notice that he has begun to have black stools. This changes is most likely
caused by:

Back 13

the development of a Curling's ulcer

Front 14

Following the administration of the oral polio vaccine there is a remote
possibility that the live virus can be transmitted through direct contact with the
child's:

Back 14

feces

Front 15

Which immunization is least likely to be given to a ten year old?

Back 15

pertussis (whooping cough)

Front 16

Fred Valer is having draining from his incision that contains and accumulation
of dead cell debris, white blood cells and dead bacteria. The proper term to use
to chart this type of drainage is:

Back 16

purulent

Front 17

Harvey Keller, who had never received a tetanus immunization, contracted
tetanus following a minor injury. What type of wound did he most likely have?

Back 17

a puncture wound on his thigh

Front 18

Reye's syndrome can cause permanent changes in mental status. These
changes are most often related to an increase in which level?

Back 18

ammonia

Front 19

Three day old Suzanna Delk acquired which type of immunoglobulin prior to
birth?

Back 19

lgG

Front 20

Your burn patient is in the hypovolemic phase following her injury. Which
finding is consistent with this stage?

Back 20

hyperkalemia