Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 36

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.

You are on a medical trip to sub-Saharan Africa with a team from your hospital. You are stationed at a well-equipped hospital, in spite of the scant development of the area surrounding the hospital. You meet Raj, a cute 5-year-old boy who runs around barefoot and likes to play in the area ponds to stay cool. He comes into the clinic with a high fever, sore throat, and generalized weakness. His parents are nowhere to be found. Raj says he has been sick for about a week.
-You are saddened to learn from serology testing that Raj,in fact,has polio.What is the best treatment modality?

• A)antibiotics and fever control
• B)acyclovir and morphine
• C)immunization and sanitation
• D)pain control and mechanical ventilation

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Definitions:

Computers

Electronic devices capable of processing, storing, and retrieving information, widely used for a variety of tasks in daily life and professional settings.

Clinical Information System

A computer-based system that organizes, stores, and retrieves patient-related clinical information for healthcare delivery and management.

School-Age Child

A child attending elementary or primary school, typically between the ages of 5 and 12 years.

Monitor Screen

The display unit of a computer or other electronic device, used for viewing visual output.