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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

Bruises in areas of the body not typically injured by accident or normal childhood activities can be a potential indicator of physical abuse.

Choice A is wrong because Weight in 45th percentile is not an answer because it falls within the normal range for weight.

Choice B is wrong because Abrasions on the knees are not an answer because they are a common injury in children and can occur during normal play.

Choice D is wrong because Front deciduous teeth missing is not an answer because it is normal for children to lose their deciduous teeth.

A. Hypertension. B. Increased urine output. C. Capillary refill of 2 seconds. D. Increased respiratory rate. E. Increased respiratory rate.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

An increased respiratory rate is a sign of severe dehydration in infants.

Dehydration occurs when an infant loses so much body fluid that they are not able to maintain ordinary function.

Choice A is wrong because hypertension is not a sign of severe dehydration in infants.

Choice B is wrong because increased urine output is not a sign of severe dehydration in infants.

In fact, decreased urine output is a sign of dehydration 2.

Choice C is wrong because a capillary refill of 2 seconds is normal and not a sign of severe dehydration in infants.

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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.)