Nursing Elites

1. Angelo, An 8 month old child is brought to the health care facility with sunken eyes. You pinch his skin and it goes back very slowly. In what classification of dehydration will you categorize Angelo?

• A. No Dehydration
• B. Some Dehydration
• C. Severe Dehydration
• D. Diarrhea

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

2. Data analysis is to be done and the nurse researcher wants to include variability. These include the following EXCEPT:

• A. Variance C. Standards of Deviation
• B. Range D. Mean
• C.
• D.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

3. A nurse is educating the parent of a preschool-age child about nutrition. Which is the best snack choice for the nurse to recommend to the parent?

• A. Fruit snacks
• B. Mini wheat bagel with peanut butter
• C. White toast with jelly
• D. Sports drink

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The best snack choice for a preschool-age child recommended by the nurse would be a mini wheat bagel with peanut butter. This option provides a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, making it a more nutritious choice compared to the other options. Fruit snacks may contain added sugars and lack essential nutrients. White toast with jelly is high in simple carbohydrates and sugars, providing less sustained energy. Sports drinks are often high in sugar and not necessary for a preschool-age child's snack.

4. Which nutrient is most important for maintaining fluid balance in the body?

• A. Protein
• B. Sodium
• C. Calcium
• D. Vitamin C

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Sodium plays a key role in maintaining fluid balance and regulating blood pressure.

5. Which metabolic disease is characterized by poor healing, severe forms of periodontal disease, necrosis, xerostomia, and candidiasis?

• A. Hypopituitarism
• B. Diabetes mellitus
• C. Hyperthyroidism
• D. Renal disease

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Diabetes mellitus is the correct answer. It is associated with poor wound healing, severe periodontal disease, tissue necrosis, dry mouth (xerostomia), and an increased susceptibility to oral infections like candidiasis. Hypopituitarism, hyperthyroidism, and renal disease are not typically linked to the specific oral manifestations described in the question.

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