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mrsjacobs44

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A premature infant who is receiving care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has just been identified as having necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
 
  Of the following clinical manifestations, identify those most likely to contribute to the diagnosis of NEC. Select all that apply.
  A)
  Feeding intolerance
  B)
  Inability to pass stool within the first 10 days of life
  C)
  Hard, taut abdomen with increasing distention
  D)
  Blood noted in stools
  E)
  Hypoactive bowel sounds on right lower quadrant

Question 2

As of November 1, 2012, there were a total of 10 confirmed cases of Hantavirus infection in people who were recent visitors (mid-June to end of August, 2012) to Yosemite National Park. Three visitors with confirmed cases died.
 
  Health officials believe that 9 out of the 10 people with Hantavirus were exposed while staying in Curry Village in the Signature Tent Cabins. This is an example of
  A)
  what the anticipated mortality rate would be if a family of five were planning to vacation in Yosemite National Park.
  B)
  the prevalence of Hantavirus one can anticipate if he or she is going to vacation in Yosemite National Park.
  C)
  the low rate of morbidity one can expect while traveling to Yosemite National Park.
  D)
  the incidence of people who are at risk for developing Hantavirus while staying in Yosemite National Park.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A, C, D

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Immature immunity, shunting of circulation away from the GI tract, and infectious processes have all been implicated in the etiology of NEC. The classic initial symptoms are usually feeding intolerance, abdominal distention, and bloody stools shortly after the first week of life.

Answer to Question 2

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D

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The incidence reflects the number of new cases arising in a population at risk during a specified time.




mrsjacobs44

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


bigcheese9

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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