PNCB Practice Questions 2 Correctly Answered.

PNCB Practice Questions 2 Correctly Answered. Following resection of a medulloblastoma, a school aged child is noted as having irritability, a weight gain of 1.5kg in the absence of edema, UOP of .4ml/kg/hour and the following laboratory results. The most likely diagnosis is: A) adrenal insufficiency B) Cerebral salt wasting C) Diabetes insipidus D) syndrome if inappropriate antidiuretic hormone Sodium 128 mEg/L Potassium 4.0 mEq/L Chloride 103 mEq/L Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L BUN 10mg/dL Creatinine 0.2mg/dL Glucose 102 mg/dL Calcium 7.8 mg/dL Magnesium 1.8 mg/dL Phosphorus 2.9 mg/dL - correct answer D. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone An interprofessional team is developing an algorithm to guide the ordering of diagnostic tests for children seen in their sub-specialty clinic. The team will review and grade relevant literature and determine studies applicable to their clinical setting. This approach promotes: A) Clinical research B) Evidenced based practice C) Quality improvement D) Work models - correct answer B) Evidenced based practice Which of the following physical assessment findings is consistent with a diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta in an asymptomatic school aged child? A) Continuous murmur at the left upper sternal boarder and bounding pedal pulses B) right upper extremity hypertension and weak femoral pulses C) papilledema and severe headache D) central cyanosis and hypoxia - correct answer B) right upper extremity hypertension and weak femoral pulses