A child has presented to the ER after a burn injury from a hot soup spill.
Blistering of area
Dry crusting surface
Intact skin surface
Blanching of wound area
Pain at wound site
Correct Answer : A,D,E
A. Blistering of area: Blisters are characteristic of superficial partial-thickness burns, involving the epidermis and part of the dermis.
B. Dry crusting surface: This is more typical of deeper burns; partial-thickness burns are moist.
C. Intact skin surface: The skin is not intact; it is damaged and blistered.
D. Blanching of wound area: Indicates intact capillary refill and superficial depth.
E. Pain at wound site: Nerve endings are exposed, making these burns very painful.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. "You have a genetic tendency for the development of anemia.”: Anemia in CKD is primarily due to impaired erythropoietin production, not genetics.
B. "The increased metabolic waste products in your body depress the bone marrow and cause anemia.”: While uremic toxins may have some marrow-suppressive effects, the main cause is lack of erythropoietin.
C. "There is a decreased production by the kidneys of the hormone erythropoietin which is the cause of your anemia.”: In CKD, damaged kidneys produce less erythropoietin, leading to reduced RBC production and anemia.
D. "You are not eating enough iron-rich foods, which is causing anemia.”: Although iron deficiency can contribute, this is not the primary cause in CKD-related anemia.
Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]
Explanation
A. Low serum albumin: While low albumin indicates poor nutrition or liver disease, it's not a direct cause of AKI.
B. Renal Calculi: Can cause obstruction in the urinary tract, leading to post-renal AKI.
C. Hypertension: Chronic high BP damages renal vasculature, increasing AKI risk.
D. Hypovolemia: Decreased perfusion leads to prerenal AKI.
E. Ineffective wound healing: Indicates poor nutrition or infection, but is not a primary AKI risk factor.
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