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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who was recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever.

The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory tests can contribute to confirming this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer

Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

C-reactive protein (CRP).

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,E

This laboratory test can contribute to confirming a diagnosis of rheumatic fever.

Choice A is wrong because Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is not used to diagnose rheumatic fever.

Choice D is wrong because Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is not used to diagnose rheumatic fever.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

During a seizure, it is important to clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp to prevent injury.

Choice A is wrong because Minimize movement of the limbs, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important not to hold the person down or try to stop their movements.

Choice B is wrong because Insert a tongue blade between the teeth, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important not to put anything in the person’s mouth.

Choice D is wrong because Place the child in a prone position, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important to turn the person gently onto one side to help them breathe.

A. Request verbal consent from the client. B. Contact the client's parents to obtain phone consent. C. Postpone the testing until the client's parents are present. D. Obtain written consent from the client.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The nurse should request verbal consent from the client for STI testing.

All 50 states and the District of Columbia explicitly allow minors to consent for their own STI services.

Choice B is wrong because it is not necessary to contact the client’s parents to obtain phone consent.

Choice C is wrong because it is not necessary to postpone the testing until the client’s parents are present.

Choice D is wrong because written consent is not required for STI testing.

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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who was recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever.

The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory tests can contribute to confirming this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)