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Question 1 of 5

Patients at risk for bacterial endocarditis include those with all of the following EXCEPT

A. repaired simple atrial septic defect

B. aortic stenosis

C. rheumatic fever heart disease

D. palliative vascular shunts

Correct Answer: repaired simple atrial septic defect

Question 2 of 5

Seventy-two hours after cardiac surgery, a young child has a temperature of 101Ã‚Â° F. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Keep child warm with blankets.

B. Apply a hypothermia blanket.

C. Record temperature on nursesÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ notes.

D. Report findings to physician.

Correct Answer: Report findings to physician.

Question 3 of 5

A pulmonary embolus occurring while the patient is on the combined oral contraceptive pill:

A. Is more likely in anti-thrombin III deficiency

B. Is more likely in protein C deficiency

C. Is an absolute contraindication to the combined pill

D. Is an increased risk in smokers

Correct Answer: Is more likely in anti-thrombin III deficiency

Question 4 of 5

Liver failure in children:

A. Is always chronic in nature

B. Wilson's disease is a common cause

C. Leads to failure to thrive

D. One of the causes is Reye syndrome

Correct Answer: One of the causes is Reye syndrome

Question 5 of 5

Which food is most important for the nurse to encourage a male client with osteomalacia to include in his daily diet?

A. Fortified milk and cereals

B. Lean red meat and poultry

C. Fresh fruits and vegetables

D. Whole grains and legumes

Correct Answer: Fortified milk and cereals

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