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A 6 year old male presents with report of bloody stool, but no history of diarrhea or constipation.  A stool guaiac is obtained and is positive.  On exam the patient’s abdomen is mildly tender and non-distended.   The mother reports that this has occurred once in the past and a CT scan at that time was negative.  Based on the child’s age and symptoms you would suspect:

After successfully resuscitating, the infant suddenly stops breathing while you are waiting for the EMS. What should you do if the infant still has a pulse but stops breathing?

You are managing a patient in the PICU with status epilepticus. The FIRST step in management is:

A 13 yr old with known sickle cell disease presented to the ED with new onset seizures, a head CT was performed on the way to the PICU that demonstrated a new ischemic stroke. What is the treatment of choice for this patient? 

the term white-collar crime was coined by which distinguished criminologist?

A 10 year male with a history of congenital adrenal hyperplasia presents with a febrile illness. Which of the following treatments are required?

A client had a history of impulsively acting-out anger by physically striking others. What is the most appropriate intervention for avoiding similar incidents? 

Which of the following is not a strategy for management of acute stroke in the ICU 

If a pregnant woman is choking, instead of giving her the Heimlich (stomach thrusts), it is okay to give her chest thrusts. 

Which is always associated with dementia?