Author Question: Which 16-year-old female is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea? a. A girl who is 5 ft ... (Read 78 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which 16-year-old female is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea?

a. A girl who is 5 ft 2 in, 130 lb
b. A girl who is 5 ft 9 in, 150 lb
c. A girl who is 5 ft 7 in, 96 lb
d. A girl who is 5 ft 4 in, 120 lb

Question 2

A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever and possible sepsis. Cultures, antibiotics, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) have been ordered for this child. Which order should the nurse do first?

1. Administer the antibiotics.
2. Administer the Tylenol.
3. Obtain the cultures.
4. Any of the three

duke02 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A This girl's (5 ft 2 in, 130 lb) body mass index (BMI) is sufficient to assist with
sex hormone production. A low BMI (or body fat) is a risk factor for secondary
amenorrhea.
B This girl's (5 ft 9 in, 150 lb) BMI is sufficient to assist with sex hormone
production. Low body fat is a risk factor for secondary amenorrhea.
C Because of her height and low body weight, a female who is 5 ft 7 in and 96 lb is
at risk of developing secondary amenorrhea, which occurs in women who are
thin and have a low percentage of body fat. Fat is necessary to make sex
hormones that stimulate ovulation and menstruation.
D This girl's (5 ft 4 in, 120 lb) body fat is sufficient to assist with sex hormone
production. Low BMIs are a risk factor for secondary amenorrhea.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Administering antibiotics can affect identification of the causative agent.
2. Administering Tylenol can affect identification of the causative agent.
3. Obtain the cultures first, because management of infections is critical, and since a child on chemotherapy has lowered immune status, unusual agents can be identified. Cultures can help identify the causative agents before treatment is started.
4. Obtain the cultures first, because management of infections is critical, and since a child on chemotherapy has lowered immune status, unusual agents can be identified. Cultures can help identify the causative agents before treatment is started.