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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements is false?

A. During human development, hematopoiesis takes place at different anatomical locations.
B. The hematopoietic stem cell gives rise to white blood cells but a different stem cell is the progenitor of red blood cells.
C. Hematopoietic stem cells are self-renewing.
D. Platelets participate in clotting reactions to prevent blood loss.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The hematopoietic stem cell gives rise to white blood cells but a different stem cell is the progenitor of red blood cells.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement, made by a 4-year-old child’s father, is true about the care of the preschooler’s teeth?

A. Because the ‘baby teeth’ are not permanent, they are not important to the child.'
B. My son can be encouraged to brush his teeth after I have thoroughly cleaned his teeth.'
C. My son’s ‘permanent teeth’ will begin to come in at 4 to 5 years of age.'
D. Fluoride supplements can be discontinued when my son’s ‘permanent teeth’ erupt.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: My son can be encouraged to brush his teeth after I have thoroughly cleaned his teeth.'

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is usually the first treatment given to patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia?

A. Corticosteroid
B. Blood transfusions
C. Immunosuppressant drugs
D. Removal of the spleen

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Corticosteroid

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s chart and notices that the child suffers from a urinary tract infection. Which of the following microorganisms is related to this condition?

A. Clostridium botulinum
B. Corynebacterium diphtheriae
C. Escherichia coli
D. Helicobacter pylori

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Escherichia coli

Question 5 of 5

A client has a diagnosis of AIDS complicated by chronic diarrhea. What nursing intervention would be appropriate?

A. Position the client in the high Fowler position whenever possible
B. Temporarily eliminate animal protein from the client's diet
C. Make sure the client eats at least two servings of raw fruit each day
D. Obtain a stool culture to identify possible pathogens

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Obtain a stool culture to identify possible pathogens

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