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A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. - C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric pylorus and the small intestine, caused by hypertrophy and hyperplasia of th...

The principles of growth and development include all of the following except: a. Each child grows and develops according to a general orderly pattern that tends to resemble that of others of the same age, sex and nationality b. Development proceeds in a cephalocaudal and proximodistal manner c. Development proceeds from the specific to the general d. Growth and development are interrelated and interdependent - c. Development proceeds from the specific to the general The period of great...

The chemical bond that connects the rings of DNA together and stabilizes water molecules is? - Hydrogen bond Dehydration would cause red blood cells to become - Hypertonic A chemical bond that unevenly shares or temporarily transfers electrons between atoms is a - Ionic Bond Overwatering a plant kills it because its cells become - Hypotonic The strongest chemical bonds that function to hold most molecules together are - Covalent bonds Large molecules like proteins are brought into cells v...

When is the patient's blood shunted outside the body through an artery? - During extracorporeal dialysis What is an incision made in the artery called? - Arteriotomy What is a blood clot, air, or organic material that is free flowing in the vascular system known as? - An embolus What is a reduction in the patient's total blood volume called? - Hypovolemia What can intravenous administration of thrombin cause? - Fatal embolus Which anatomical structures make up the peripheral vascular sy...

Name of Legislation providing reimbursement for organ transplantation - End-Stage Renal Disease Act Name of Legislation requiring hospitals to call the OPO for referral/clinical triggers - National Organ Transplant Act Name of Legislation providing a medically sound base for determining death - Uniform Determination of Death Act Name of Legislation supporting upholding the wishes of a registered donor - Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Phrase often used interchangeably with UNOS - OPTN Key h...

Cessation of free blood flow, external to the vascular system, when a vessel wall has been breached - Hemostasis ____________Hemostasis, Involves platelet adhesion, aggregation, and platelet plug formation - Primary _________Hemostasis, Involves the stabilization of the fibrin clot - Secondary What is the starting point of Primary Hemostasis - Vascular Damage What are the two key parts in Primary Hemostasis - vascular system, platelets Occurs in primary hemostasis. Immediate. Reduces bloo...

This legislation was passed to improve the system for Organ, Tissue and Eye allocation after successful heart and kidney transplant. - UAGA First person authorization means: - The donor has legally authorized donation upon declaration of death. The legislation that supports OPO's legal right to inform donor families instead of requesting authorization. - UAGA Purpose of the UAGA - 1. Created the modern registry 2. Requires that declaring physicians are not involved in transplant 3. Pr...

Absolute Contraindications for liver transplant - Severe cardiopulmonary disease, uncontrolled HIV, poorly controlled Psych illness, noncompliance, anatomical abnormalities precluding adequate surgical reconstruction Reason for not accepted for liver TX - Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) outside Milan Criteria What is NAFLD? - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease- caused by obesity, hyperglycemia, elevated serum lipids, and high BP What is NASH? - Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Can lead to cirrh...

Which of the following maternal perinatal factors is MOST LIKELY to interfere with initiation of breastfeeding? - Cesarean surgery A mother complains of incision pain following her cesarean birth and requests pain relief medication, but she is worried about the effect on her baby. Your FIRST response to her should be: - We will monitor you and your baby closely after you have received pain medication Which components of human milk are MOST STABLE to pasteurization and freezing? - Minerals ...

How many ounces would you expect a 4 month old baby to gain each week? - 5 to 7 ounces How much would you expect a 5 month old to weigh? - Twice their birth weight How many ounces would you expect an 8 month old to gain each week? - 3 to 5 ounces How much would you expect a 1 year old to weigh? - 3x their birth weight (some sources say 2x their birth weight at 12 months) What is different in the appearance of a breastfed baby vs. a formula fed baby at 12 months of age? - They are leaner. W...