7-year-old male with sudden scrotal pain reports to the Emergency department with his parent.
A Nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child with sudden onset of testicular pain. The nurse is aware that the pain may be a testicular torsion and assesses for what?
Negative Prehn's sign
Rebound abdominal tenderness
Kernigs sign
A round smooth non tender mass in the scrotum.
None
None
The Correct Answer is A
A. A negative Prehn's sign (where lifting the scrotum does not relieve pain) is a key sign of testicular torsion, indicating that the blood flow to the testicle is compromised.
B. Rebound abdominal tenderness suggests peritoneal irritation, not specifically testicular torsion.
C. Kernig's sign is a sign of meningitis, not related to testicular torsion.
D. A round, smooth, non-tender mass in the scrotum is more consistent with a hydrocele or hernia, not testicular torsion.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Tricuspid atresia causes underdevelopment of the right side of the heart and does not result in increased pulmonary blood flow.
B. Pulmonic stenosis causes obstruction of blood flow to the lungs, not an increase in blood flow.
C. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect that allows blood to flow from the left ventricle to the right ventricle, increasing blood flow to the lungs and causing pulmonary congestion.
D. Transposition of the great arteries results in two separate circulations, one for oxygenated and one for deoxygenated blood, and does not increase pulmonary blood flow
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Redness can occur with skin irritation or infection, but it is not the defining symptom of scabies. Pruritus (itching) is more characteristic.
B. The hallmark symptom of scabies is intense itching (pruritus), particularly at night, due to an allergic reaction to the mite infestation in the skin.
C. Edema is not a primary symptom of scabies. It may occur as a result of a secondary infection, but it is not typically associated with the infestation itself.
D. Maceration refers to the softening or breakdown of the skin from excessive moisture, which could happen if the skin is scratched excessively. However, maceration is not a hallmark symptom of scabies.
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