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Questions in medicine

[Terjawab] Since admission 4 days ago, a client has refused to take a shower, stating, "There are poison crystals hidden in the showerhead. They'll kill me if I take a shower." Which action is most appropriate? A. Accept the client's fears, allowing the client to take a sponge bath. B. Ask a security officer to assist in giving the client a shower. C. Explain that other clients are reporting that the client has body odor. D. Dismantle the showerhead, and show the client that there is nothing in it.

[Terjawab] A patient's white blood cell count was very high. Which of the following terms would a nurse expect to see in the patient's medical record to document this abnormal lab test? A. Leukocytosis B. Leukopenia C. Leukoneogenesis D. Hyperleukemia E. Leukohemocytosis

[Terjawab] What is the indication for the use of magnesium in cardiac arrest?

[Terjawab] Which is not a sign or symptom a caller would have if they have suffered from strangulation? A. Hoarseness or loss of voice B. Difficulty breathing C. Screaming or crying D. Neck swelling or stiffness

[Terjawab] The phase between sample collection and sample receipt in the laboratory is broadly defined as: A. Read time B. Idle time C. Transport time D. Analytical time

[Terjawab] 3. A 5-year-old male child with intermittent fevers for 3 weeks and a current temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, tachypnea with a respiratory rate of 70/minute, severe chest in-drawing, and abnormal lung sounds (crepitations and wheezes) on lung examination. Blood smear for malaria parasites is negative; no FBP results or chest x-ray were done because this was a clinical diagnosis. a) Which type of protein energy malnutrition is the child suffering from? (2 marks) b) Give reason(s) for your answer in 3(b). (2 marks) c) Yesterday the child developed acute watery diarrhea; which type of fluid should be given to this child? (1 mark) 4. Blandina is a four-year-old girl admitted to the pediatric ward where you are working. Her mother says that since the day before yesterday, Blandina vomits everything and has reduced oral intake. For the past few hours, the child has been increasingly drowsy, and for the last half an hour, she has been unconscious. Her mother looks very anxious, and her major concern is the condition of her child because today Blandina has convulsions. In your assessment, the child is well-nourished, unconscious, and not dehydrated. The axillary temperature is 40.2°C, pulse rate 120 beats/minute, and malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is positive. Blandina was then diagnosed to have severe malaria. a) From the above information, mention clinical features supporting that Blandina has severe malaria. (3 marks) b) Based on the information above, write a nursing care plan for Blandina from any four nursing diagnoses. Each nursing diagnosis should have two nursing interventions. (22 marks)

[Terjawab] A nurse is working with a client who is afraid of dying after a biopsy result came back positive for cancer. What is the best reflective response by the nurse to enhance client communication? A. "You are afraid to die." B. "Everything will be okay." C. "Everyone is afraid to die." D. "Do not be afraid."

[Terjawab] What is the significance of informed consent in patient-centered communication? A. It is a formal process that only legal professionals handle. B. It is a legal and ethical requirement involving providing patients with all necessary information about a procedure or treatment, including risks and alternatives. C. It is considered outdated and no longer practiced in modern healthcare. D. It is a suggestion rather than a requirement in healthcare settings.

[Terjawab] A 40-year-old female patient was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following is the most probable cause for this type of anemia? A. Lack of vitamin B12 resulting in misuse of iron in the body B. A genetic disorder resulting in the inability to absorb urea from the gut C. Traumatic hemorrhage D. An excessive breakdown of red blood cells E. Heavy menstrual bleeding

[Terjawab] When performing an arterial blood gas, a 22g needle should be used. True or False?