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Sickle Cell Disease MCQs with Answers

Child Health (Paediatrics) › Paediatric Haematology & Oncology · 27 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 2 free to practise now.

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Sample Sickle Cell Disease questions

Q1. In sickle cell disease, the Sickledex (sickle-turbidity) test is used as a:

  1. Confirmatory test for type
  2. Test for iron overload
  3. Screening test
  4. Test of marrow function
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Answer: C. Screening test

Sickle cell tests – Sickledex (sickle-turbidity) screening test; haemoglobin electrophoresis confirms type; newborn screening detects it early., p.152.)

Q2. When instructing the mother on how to give a colloid bath, the nurse correctly explains that a typical colloid bath consists of tepid water and which additive?

  1. Iodized salt Nursing Care of a Toddler with Sickle Cell Crisis An acutely ill 21-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis. The child has a 6-year-old sibling who also has sickle cell disease
  2. Liquid glycerin soap
  3. Cornstarch
  4. Mineral oil
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Answer: C. Cornstarch

Colloid baths have been found effective for their soothing effects on the irritated and itching skin of a child with atopic dermatitis. The most commonly used type of colloid bath preparation is cornstarch added to tepid water. Other colloid bath preparations include cooked oatmeal and commercial bath preparations. Mineral oil, liquid glycerin soap, and salt are not components of a colloid bath.

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They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.

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