Med-surg I Mock Exam ?s

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What are the symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency?

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Symptoms include a shiny tongue, paresthesias of the limbs, ataxia, and significant decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit.

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What is the Rule of Nines in burn assessment?

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The Rule of Nines is a method used to estimate the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burns. For adults, the anterior trunk is 18%, the posterior trunk is 18%, each arm is 9%, each leg is 18%, and the head is 9%.

Front

What are muffled heart tones and jugular distention indicative of?

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These findings are indicative of cardiac tamponade, which is a medical emergency.

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What is the most common cause of fever and chills in a patient with cholecystitis?

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Perforation of the gallbladder leading to peritonitis.

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What is chronic osteomyelitis?

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Chronic osteomyelitis is a persistent bone infection that can occur after an acute infection or due to an open fracture or diabetic foot ulcer.

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What are the signs of acute pericarditis?

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Signs include chest pain that worsens with deep inspiration, pericardial friction rub, and fever.

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What is the significance of a temperature of 100.7°F in a patient with pericarditis?

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It may indicate an inflammatory process, but it is not as critical as muffled heart tones and jugular distention.

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What is the treatment for Vitamin B12 deficiency?

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Vitamin B12 injections are the primary treatment for severe deficiency.

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How is the body surface area affected by burns calculated in children?

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In children, the proportions differ; for example, the head accounts for a larger percentage of TBSA.

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What are the common complications of untreated chronic osteomyelitis?

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Complications can include bone necrosis, systemic infection, and the need for amputation.