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1. Your pregnant patient is Rubella non-immune. What statement to the patient is
correct?
your baby will need an MMR after birth
you will need an MMR vaccine after you deliver your baby
this means you have had the Rubella vaccine
you will need to get the MMR at your next pregnancy appointment
2. Describe how erysipelas and cellulitis differ in terms of their physical
presentation.
Cellulitis is always accompanied by fever, while erysipelas is not.
Both conditions have well-defined borders but differ in color.
Erysipelas has well-defined borders and a shiny, smooth
appearance, while cellulitis has less defined borders.
Erysipelas presents with irregular borders and a rough texture,
whereas cellulitis is characterized by well-defined borders.
3. If a patient presents with symptoms of high fever, rash, and muscle aches
after a recent hiking trip, what condition should be suspected and what is the
likely causative agent?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever caused by Rickettsia rickettsii
Asthma exacerbation due to allergens
Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation
,4. What is the potential risk of rubella infection during pregnancy?
Rubella infection during pregnancy results in immediate miscarriage.
Rubella infection during pregnancy increases the risk of developing
maternal and neonatal diabetes.
Rubella infection during pregnancy causes mild respiratory symptoms
in the neonate.
Rubella infection during pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella
syndrome (CRS) in the fetus which can result in birth defects
including deafness, blindness, heart defects, and developmental
delays.
5. Describe the role of medium dose ICS in the management of Step 3:
Moderate Persistent asthma.
Medium dose ICS increases the frequency of asthma symptoms.
Medium dose ICS is used solely for acute asthma attacks.
Medium dose ICS helps to reduce inflammation and control asthma
symptoms.
Medium dose ICS is not recommended for asthma management.
6. What are the two main species of Gram-positive bacteria?
Staphylococcus and Streptococcus
Enterobacter and Pseudomonas
Staphylococcus and Klebsiella
Enterococcus and Salmonella
,7. Describe the criteria for using low dose ICS-formoterol in the management
of intermittent asthma.
It is prescribed only for patients with severe asthma.
It is used daily regardless of symptoms.
It is used as needed for patients with symptoms less than 2 times per
month.
It is used in combination with long-acting beta-agonists.
8. What vaccine should pregnant women receive after giving birth to protect
against Rubella?
Influenza vaccine
MMR vaccine
Varicella vaccine
Tdap vaccine
9. What is the go-to test for suspected meningitis?
Blood test
Lumbar puncture
Mri
Myelography
10. Describe the importance of vaccination in preventing respiratory infections
in children.
Vaccination has no significant impact on respiratory health.
Vaccination helps reduce the incidence of respiratory infections by
providing immunity against specific pathogens.
, Vaccination is only necessary for children with pre-existing
conditions.
Vaccination is primarily aimed at preventing gastrointestinal
infections.
11. What are the two main components of supportive care for viral infections
such as Roseola?
Antibiotics and hydration
Rest and medication
Hydration and surgery
Rest and hydration
12. A client just diagnosed with COPD asks what COPD is. The nurse explains:
Reversible reactive and inflammatory airway disorder
Irreversible inflammatory disorder
Condition characterized by fibrous of the lung alveoli
An obstructive, progressive airway disorder
13. . What is the mechanism of action for the penicillins?
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
Inhibit cytoplasmic membrane function
Inhibit DNA synthesis
Inhibit protein synthesis
14. What are three potential complications of untreated Cushing's syndrome?
Osteoporosis, infections, and severe hypertension.