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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 1 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 1(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 1 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 1(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITYNURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 1 Question 1 1 out of 1 points Which of the follo... [Show More] wing disorders is manifested primarily in males? • Question 2 1 out of 1 points 55-year-old male has swelling of the feet. Which of the following aided in development of swelling? + • Question 3 1 out of 1 points In teaching a patient with cirrhosis, which information should the nurse include regarding cholesterol? • Question 4 1 out of 1 points After a geneticist talks to the patient about being a chromosomal mosaic, the patient asks the nurse what that means. How should the nurse respond? You may _____ genetic disease(s). • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how glucose is transported from the blood to the cell. What type of transport system should the nurse discuss with the patient? • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A nurse is reading a chart and sees the term oncotic pressure. The nurse recalls that oncotic pressure (colloid osmotic pressure) is determined by: • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male was recently diagnosed with Huntington disease. Transmission of this disease is associated with: • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin, eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will support this diagnosis? • Question 9 1 out of 1 points A group of prison inmates developed tuberculosis following exposure to an infected inmate. On examination, tissues were soft and granular (like clumped cheese). Which of the following is the most likely cause? • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance? • Question 11 1 out of 1 points What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely spaced nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair. • Question 12 1 out of 1 points The ion transporter that moves Na+ and Ca2+ simultaneously in the same direction is an example of which of the following types of transport? • Question 13 1 out of 1 points During childhood, the thymus decreases in size, and this is referred to as _____ atrophy. • Question 14 1 out of 1 points An aide asks the nurse why people who have neurofibromatosis will show varying degrees of the disease. Which genetic principle should the nurse explain to the aide? • Question 15 1 out of 1 points Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a direct result of: • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A eukaryotic cell is undergoing DNA replication. In which region of the cell would most of the genetic information be contained? • Question 17 1 out of 1 points Which of the following mutations have the most significant effect on protein synthesis? • Question 18 1 out of 1 points The nurse would be correct in identifying the predominant extracellular cation as: • Question 19 1 out of 1 points What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential that initiates an action potential? • Question 20 1 out of 1 points A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome. This condition is an example of: • Question 21 1 out of 1 points How are potassium and sodium transported across plasma membranes? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points What principle should the nurse remember when trying to distinguish aging from diseases? • Question 23 1 out of 1 points The nurse is teaching staff about the most common cause of Down syndrome. What is the nurse describing? • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A nurse is reviewing the pedigree chart. When checking for a proband, what is the nurse looking for? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points A 12-year-old male is diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome. His karyotype would reveal which of the following? [Show Less]
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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 2 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 2(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 2 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 2(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 2 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A nurse recalls ... [Show More] an example of an immune-complex-mediated disease is: • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand? • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria. Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart? • Question 4 1 out of 1 points An infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points During inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release plasma proteins, collectively known as: • Question 6 1 out of 1 points Which of the following hormones activates adrenergic receptors? • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and buttocks. This condition is an example of: • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with lobar pneumonia (lung infection). Which of the following exudates would be present in highest concentration at the site of this advanced inflammatory response? • Question 9 1 out of 1 points Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful. • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into the category of type _____ hypersensitivity. • Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is: • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following treatments would be most effective? • Question 13 1 out of 1 points Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include: • Question 14 1 out of 1 points After teaching about stress, which information indicates a correct understanding of stress? • Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer. Testing reveals that the cancer cells have spread to local lymph nodes. A nurse realizes this cancer would be documented as stage: • Question 16 1 out of 1 points While planning care for children with cancer, which information should the nurse remember? Most childhood cancers originate from the: • Question 17 1 out of 1 points Which patient will develop active immunity? A patient who: • Question 18 1 out of 1 points When the maternal immune system becomes sensitized against antigens expressed by the fetus, what type of immune reaction occurs? • Question 19 1 out of 1 points While planning care, a nurse recalls seasonal allergic rhinitis is expressed through: • Question 20 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil dilation, “goose bumps,” and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor? • Question 21 1 out of 1 points Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points When a patient asks the nurse what hypersensitivity is, how should the nurse respond? Hypersensitivity is best defined as: • Question 23 1 out of 1 points When a patient presents at the emergency department for an allergic reaction, the nurse recognizes the most severe consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction is: • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. Which of the following is the most likely cause? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male is having difficulty breathing and has been spitting blood. He reports that he began experiencing this reaction after cleaning his pigeons’ cages. Testing reveals he is suffering from allergic alveolitis. Which of the following is he experiencing? • Question 26 1 out of 1 points Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a _____ infection of the skin. • Question 27 1 out of 1 points Which cells are involved in initiating immune responses in the skin? • Question 28 1 out of 1 points Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection. • Question 29 1 out of 1 points Copy of A 5-year-old female was diagnosed with seropositive juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The treatment option for this disease is termed: • Question 30 1 out of 1 points A 4-month-old male is brought to his primary care provider for severe itching and skin lesions. He is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following would be elevated in this patient? • Question 31 1 out of 1 points A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by radiologic exam. She is at high risk for: • Question 32 1 out of 1 points A 46-year-old male presents with severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the right big toe. He was diagnosed with gouty arthritis. The symptoms he experienced are caused by the crystallization of _____ within the synovial fluid. • Question 33 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and is taking immunosuppressive drugs. He now has painful vesicular eruptions on the face and trunk. He reports that he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis based on his chicken pox history? • Question 34 1 out of 1 points After studying about viruses, which information indicates the student has a good understanding of viruses? Viruses: • Question 35 1 out of 1 points The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as: • Question 36 1 out of 1 points A 46-year-old male presents with severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the right big toe. He was diagnosed with gouty arthritis. He is at risk for developing: • Question 37 1 out of 1 points When a nurse cares for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the nurse remembers this disease is an example of: • Question 38 1 out of 1 points A 3-year-old male develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog. This infection is caused by a: • Question 39 1 out of 1 points The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in: • Question 40 1 out of 1 points A patient has chicken pox. How does the varicella replicate? [Show Less]
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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 3 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 3(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 3 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 3(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITYNURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 3 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-ol... [Show More] d male suffers a severe head injury when his motorcycle hits a tree. His breathing becomes deep and rapid but with normal pattern. What term should the nurse use for this condition? • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms that eventually affect the entire body. The most likely diagnosis is: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 23-year-old female begins having problems with tiredness, weakness, and visual changes. Her diagnosis is multiple sclerosis (MS). What is occurring in the patient’s body? • Question 4 1 out of 1 points Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency room (ER) after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant be screened? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points The nursing student would correctly identify the most common symptom of brain abscess as: • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A teenage boy sustains a severe closed head injury following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. He is in a state of deep sleep that requires vigorous stimulation to elicit eye opening. How should the nurse document this in the chart? • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male was brought to the emergency room (ER) for severe burns. He requested something for the excruciating pain he was experiencing. Blocking which of the following neurotransmitters would reduce his pain? • Question 8 1 out of 1 points When planning care for a child in pain, which principle should the nurse remember? The pain threshold in children is _____ that of adults. • Question 9 1 out of 1 points When a patient has a fever, which of the following thermoregulatory mechanisms is activated? • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 72-year-old male demonstrates left-sided weakness of upper and lower extremities. The symptoms lasted 24 hours and resolve with no evidence of infarction. The patient most likely experienced a(n): • Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 16-year-old male took a recreational drug that altered his level of arousal. Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse most likely see on the chart? • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A patient has memory loss of events that occurred before a head injury. What cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? • Question 13 1 out of 1 points An initial assessment finding associated with acute spinal cord injury is _____ the injury. • Question 14 1 out of 1 points When a patient has a peculiar sensation that immediately precedes a seizure, what term should the nurse use to describe this sensation? • Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male was at the supermarket when he fell to the ground. Bystanders reported that he lost consciousness and his body tensed up then relaxed, then tensed and relaxed several times. He most likely was experiencing a(n): . • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than: • Question 17 1 out of 1 points Which finding indicates the patient is having complications from heat stroke? • Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female had a seizure that started with her fingers and progressively spread up her arm and then extended to her leg, with no loss of consciousness. How should the nurse chart this? • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a rehabilitation center. He experiences delirium, inability to concentrate, and is easily distracted. From which of the following is he most likely suffering? • Question 20 1 out of 1 points Which system modulates a patient’s perception of pain? • Question 21 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a motor vehicle accident. He remains in a vegetative state (VS) 1 month after the accident. Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the patient alive? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 33-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals an injury of the cervical cord. Cord swelling in this region may be life threatening because: • Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 15-month-old child from Pennsylvania was brought to the ER for fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis. Which of the following diagnosis will be documented in the chart? • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma and a long-term history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in mental status. MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhagic stroke. What does the nurse suspect caused this type of stroke? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male recently suffered a cerebral vascular accident. He is now unable to recognize and identify objects by touch because of injury to the sensory cortex. How should the nurse document this finding? [Show Less]
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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 4 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 4(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 4 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 4(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITYNURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 4 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old ... [Show More] Caucasian female was recently diagnosed with primary hypertension. She reports that she eats fairly well, usually having red meat and potatoes daily. She also reports that her father has hypertension as well. A nurse determines which of the following risk factors is most likely associated with this diagnosis? • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 70-year-old female is in the hospital for pelvic fracture. She develops pulmonary thromboembolism. The nurse realizes this embolus is composed of: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points An 80-year-old female is in the hospital for a bone fracture. While there she develops a large, nonlethal pulmonary embolus. Which of the following is a direct result of the obstruction to pulmonary blood flow? • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with chronic pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Which of the following heart failures should the nurse assess for in this patient? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old female presents to the emergency department reporting difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. A CT scan would most likely reveal an aneurysm in the: • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 52-year-old female is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The nurse assesses for myocardial: • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 59-year-old female is diagnosed with left ventricular failure. If a decrease in kidney perfusion occurs, the nurse knows this would ultimately cause: • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous distention in the upper extremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart? • Question 9 1 out of 1 points Which characteristic changes should the nurse keep in mind while caring for a patient with left heart failure? As left heart failure progresses: • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis. How should the nurse respond? In general, atherosclerosis is caused by: • Question 11 1 out of 1 points What term should the nurse document for a detached blood clot? • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 28-year-old female presents with severe chest pain and shortness of breath. She is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, which most likely originated from the: • Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following symptoms most likely occurred before treatment? • Question 14 1 out of 1 points A 5-year-old female is found to have hypertension during three separate visits to her primary care provider. The nurse would expect tests to suggest that the hypertension is secondary to: • Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 56-year-old male is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which of the following modifiable risk factors would the nurse suggest the patient change? • Question 16 1 out of 1 points Which organ should the nurse monitor closely since it is often the first to fail in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? • Question 17 1 out of 1 points Which of the following findings in the patient with Raynaud disease would indicate a need for further teaching? • Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located? • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old male presents with pulmonary hypertension. Testing reveals he is in right heart failure. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will see listed on the chart? • Question 20 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old female received trauma to the chest that caused severe impairment of the primary pacemaker cells of the heart. Which of the following areas received the greatest damage? • Question 21 1 out of 1 points Many valvular stenosis and regurgitation disorders in adults have a common etiology. Which of the following conditions should alert the nurse that the patient may have both types of valve dysfunction? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old obese male with hypertension and coronary artery disease visits a nutritionist for food counseling. He has an elevated level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Which of the following should the nurse advise him to avoid? • Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 68-year-old female is experiencing left heart failure. Physical exam reveals elevated blood pressure. The nurse understands this is most likely caused by: • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with left bundle branch block. Which of the following structures would not receive an electrical impulse? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing pulmonary embolism (PE)? • Question 26 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG. Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a variable QRS rate with rhythm irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be recorded on the chart? • Question 27 1 out of 1 points A 32-year-old female presents with lower leg pain, with swelling and redness. While obtaining the patient’s history, which finding could have caused her condition? • Question 28 1 out of 1 points A 75-year-old female has been critically ill with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for longer than a week and has developed a severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance. The statement that best describes this imbalance is which of the following? • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain. He is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This disease is caused by: • Question 30 1 out of 1 points While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous distention of the upper extremities and head. [Show Less]
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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 5 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 5(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 5 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 5(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITYNURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 5 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 72-year-old fe... [Show More] male has a history of right heart failure caused by a right ventricular myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are specifically related to her right heart failure? • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A newborn child has a murmur and cyanosis. An echocardiogram reveals that the tricuspid valve failed to develop and no blood flows between the right atrium and ventricle. What term will the nurse use to describe this condition? Tricuspid: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is usually: • Question 4 1 out of 1 points An infant undergoes an echocardiogram for a suspected heart defect. Tests reveal an opening in the middle of the atrial septum. What term would the nurse use to describe this defect? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results revealed a congenital defect in papillary muscles. Which of the following would the nurse expect to occur? • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 1-month-old infant was diagnosed with truncus arteriosus (TA) with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following would the nurse also expect? • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 27-year-old male is admitted to a neurologic unit with a complete C-5 spinal cord transection. On initial assessment, he is bradycardic, hypotensive, and hyperventilating. He appears to be going into shock. The most likely mechanism of his shock is: • Question 8 1 out of 1 points Upon assessment of the patient, the nurse finds a widened pulse pressure and throbbing peripheral pulses. Which valve disorder does the nurse suspect? • Question 9 1 out of 1 points A 52-year-old female is admitted to the cardiac unit with a diagnosis of pericarditis. She asks the nurse to explain where the infection is. In providing an accurate description, the nurse states that the pericardium is: • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old female is diagnosed with constrictive pericarditis. The nurse assesses the blood pressure for decreased cardiac output because of: • Question 11 1 out of 1 points A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Which of the following intrauterine factors should the nurse focus on during the history that could have caused this disorder? • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 67-year-old female was previously diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. Tests reveal lipoprotein deposition with chronic inflammation that impairs blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis recorded on the chart? • Question 13 1 out of 1 points While planning care, the nurse remembers which principle? In valvular _____, the valve opening is constricted and narrowed because the valve leaflets, or cusps, fail to open completely. • Question 14 1 out of 1 points A 72-year-old female has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis. An echocardiogram reveals backflow of blood into the left ventricle. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart? • Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 28-year-old female presents to the ER reporting severe chest pain that worsens with respirations or lying down. She has a fever, tachycardia, and a friction rub. Based upon the assessment findings, the nurse determines the patient is experiencing: • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit? • Question 17 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider with fever, cardiac murmur, and petechial skin lesions. She is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. When the patient wants to know what caused the disease, what is the nurse’s best response? The most likely cause of the disease is: • Question 18 1 out of 1 points Which of the following lab tests will the nurse check to help diagnose heart failure and provide insight into its severity? • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A newborn is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following assessments would aid in diagnosis? • Question 20 1 out of 1 points What factors make a patient prone to neurogenic shock? Neurogenic shock can be caused by any factor that inhibits the: • Question 21 1 out of 1 points A newborn baby is severely cyanotic. An echocardiogram reveals transposition of the great arteries. A nurse assesses for which of the following, as it usually occurs with this defect? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 49-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain. EKG reveals ST elevation. He is diagnosed with myocardial ischemia. Which of the following interventions would be most beneficial? • Question 23 1 out of 1 points When a patient with left heart failure starts to have a cough and dyspnea, which principle should the nurse remember? Pulmonary symptoms, common to left heart failure, are a result of: • Question 24 1 out of 1 points An 8-week-old infant presents to her primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram shows a large ventricular septal defect. If left untreated, what condition should the nurse discuss with the parents? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock. Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is usually: • Question 26 1 out of 1 points A 75-year-old obese female presents to her primary care provider reporting edema in the lower extremities. Physical exam reveals that she has varicose veins. Upon performing the history, which of the following is a possible cause for the varicose veins? • Question 27 1 out of 1 points A 55-year-old male died of a myocardial infarction. Autopsy would most likely reveal: • Question 28 1 out of 1 points A nurse recalls the most common cardiac valve disease in the United States, which tends to be most prevalent in young women, is: • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A 2-week-old infant presents with poor feeding, fatigue, dyspnea, and a murmur. She is diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A nurse recalls this condition results in a(n): • Question 30 1 out of 1 points Which is the most common type of congenital heart defect the nurse should assess for in infants? [Show Less]
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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 6 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 6(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 6 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 6(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITYNURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 6 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old ... [Show More] male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient for which complication? • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway obstruction contributing to increased airflow resistance and hypoventilation in asthma is caused by: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male presents with hypotension, hypoxemia, and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Based upon these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 45-year-old male undergoes lung transplantation. He now suffers from airway occlusion secondary to fibrosis. Which diagnosis will the nurse see on the chart? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points When the nurse is asked what causes asthma, how should the nurse respond? Asthma is thought to be caused by: • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following findings is most likely to cause this condition? • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 22-year-old female presents with chronic bronchitis. Tests reveal closure of the airway during expiration. While planning care, a nurse recalls this condition is most likely caused by: • Question 8 1 out of 1 points Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor? • Question 9 1 out of 1 points A 28-year-old male reports to his primary care provider that he has had a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. When giving report, what term should the nurse use to describe this condition? • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A nurse recalls asthma is classified by: • Question 11 1 out of 1 points While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma? • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma is related to: • Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 47-year-old male is diagnosed with pulmonary edema. Which assessment findings will the nurse observe? • Question 14 1 out of 1 points A nurse is teaching staff about pulmonary edema. Which information should the nurse include? The most common cause of pulmonary edema is: • Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 7-month-old male presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing reveals increased chloride. Which of the following should the nurse observe for that would accompany this disease? • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which information should be included? CF is an _____ disease. • Question 17 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is: • Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old diabetic male did not take his medication and is now in metabolic acidosis. He is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What type of breathing will the nurse observe upon assessment? • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with a 25-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. She has an increased anterior-posterior chest diameter. The nurse attributes this finding to: • Question 20 1 out of 1 points A 57-year-old male presents with cough, sputum production, dyspnea, and decreased lung volume. He is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. When taking the patient’s history, which finding is the most probable cause of his illness? • Question 21 1 out of 1 points Which of the following shows a correct cause and effect sequence in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When a staff member asks why the patient’s airways are obstructed, how should the nurse respond? The airways are obstructed because of: • Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as part of an asthmatic attack? • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old female develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. She reports that breathing is difficult and she feels she cannot get enough air. What term should the nurse use to document this condition? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? • Question 26 1 out of 1 points An 80-year-old female develops pneumonia in the hospital. She becomes cyanotic, tachycardic, and develops a fever and cough. Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart? • Question 27 1 out of 1 points If an individual with respiratory difficulty were retaining too much carbon dioxide, which of the following compensatory responses would the nurse expect to be initiated? • Question 28 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? • Question 29 1 out of 1 points When the pulmonologist discusses the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but do not have adequate perfusion, which statement indicates the nurse understands this condition? When this occurs in a patient it is called: • Question 30 1 out of 1 points When the nurse observes a diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia, the patient generally acquires this pneumonia: [Show Less]
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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 7 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 7(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 7 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 7(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 7 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A hematologist... [Show More] is discussing hematopoiesis. Which information should be included? ________ participate in hematopoiesis. • Question 2 1 out of 1 points While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most abundant cells in the blood are: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male experienced loss of appetite, weight loss, lemon-yellow skin, liver enlargement, and a beefy red tongue shortly before his death. Autopsy suggested pernicious anemia, and the cause of death would most likely reveal: • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 67-year-old female has chronic gastrointestinal bleeding. A nurse recalls the primary cause of her anemia is: • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. When the parents ask who is responsible for this disease, what is the nurse’s best response? He most likely inherited it from: • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female emphysema patient experiences a rapid and pounding heart, dizziness, and fatigue with exertion. Which of the following respiratory assessment findings indicate the respiratory system is compensating for the increased oxygen demand? • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old male with hyperthyroidism begins treatment to decrease thyroid activity. A nurse monitors for which of the following conditions that could result secondary to the treatment? • Question 8 1 out of 1 points Which of the following individuals should the nurse assess first for a vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? • Question 9 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old female is diagnosed with primary thrombocythemia. A nurse would expect the blood smear to reveal _____ platelets. • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 5-year-old male was diagnosed with normocytic-normochromic anemia. Which of the following anemias does the nurse suspect the patient has? • Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 58-year-old female presents in the clinic presenting with fatigue, weight loss, and tingling in her fingers. Laboratory findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit, a high mean corpuscular volume, and normal plasma iron. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia? • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 21-year-old female was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. In addition to fatigue and weakness, which of the following clinical signs and symptoms would she most likely exhibit? • Question 13 1 out of 1 points The people from which country have the lowest risk for Hodgkin lymphoma? • Question 14 1 out of 1 points A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules in their cytoplasm and they show phagocytic activity. Which of the following cells is most similar? • Question 15 1 out of 1 points A nurse monitors for the most common childhood cancer, which is: • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease? • Question 17 1 out of 1 points While checking lab results, the nurse remembers the normal leukocyte count is: 3 • Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old female undergoes lab testing for anemia. Results show high iron, bilirubin, and transferrin and low hemoglobin and hematocrit. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be documented on the chart? • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A newborn baby is diagnosed with a blood disorder in which her platelet count is low. Which of the following does the nurse suspect could be the reason? • Question 20 1 out of 1 points How should the nurse prepare a patient who is to receive a Schilling test for pernicious anemia? • Question 21 1 out of 1 points A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the clotting cascade is this patient unable to make? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points The nurse will check which of the following tests to directly measure iron stores? • Question 23 1 out of 1 points A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total body iron is located in the: • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A 5-year-old female is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The nurse will most likely treat this patient with: • Question 25 1 out of 1 points An adult patient’s blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory. Assuming a normal sample, which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest percentage? • Question 26 1 out of 1 points When a nurse is reviewing lab results and notices that the erythrocytes contain an abnormally low concentration of hemoglobin, the nurse calls these erythrocytes: • Question 27 1 out of 1 points Which major symptom in a patient with sickle cell anemia indicates to the nurse, the patient is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis? • Question 28 1 out of 1 points In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because: • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A newborn is diagnosed with congenital intrinsic factor deficiency. Which of the following types of anemia will the nurse see documented on the chart? • Question 30 1 out of 1 points A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. When the patient asks how he got this disease, how should the nurse respond? The most likely cause is: • Question 31 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia). How should the nurse respond when the patient asks what causes pernicious anemia? A decrease in ______ is the most likely cause. • Question 32 1 out of 1 points A 34-year-old male presents in the emergency room with extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. His skin and sclera appear to have a yellowish discoloration. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia? • Question 33 1 out of 1 points For a patient experiencing hypersplenism, the nurse expects the erythrocytes to be: • Question 34 1 out of 1 points A 40-year-old male vegetarian is diagnosed with folate deficiency anemia. He reports that he is an alcoholic. Which of the following factors put him at greatest risk for developing his disease? • Question 35 1 out of 1 points Thrombocytopenia may be: [Show Less]
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NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 11 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 11(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITY
NURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 11 / NURS6541 PATHO QUIZ 11(LATEST)| -WALDEN UNIVERSITYNURS 6541 PATHO QUIZ 11 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points Cryptorchidis... [Show More] m can be defined as: • Question 2 1 out of 1 points During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone. This cyst is classified as a _____ cyst. • Question 3 1 out of 1 points When a staff member asks the nurse what is the most potent of the following estrogens, what is the nurse’s best response? It is: • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A student asks the instructor which of the following hormones stimulates follicular maturation. How should the instructor respond? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be: • Question 6 1 out of 1 points The most commonly occurring cancer of the female reproductive tract is _____ cancer. • Question 7 1 out of 1 points An 18-year-old female is diagnosed with dysmenorrhea. Which of the following symptoms will she most likely experience? • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male presents with penile tenderness and discharge. Physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis. He is suffering from: • Question 9 1 out of 1 points Copy of A 25-year-old female presents with amenorrhea and hirsutism. She is diagnosed with PCOS. Lab testing will most likely reveal: • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 40-year-old male is concerned about the possibility of developing prostate cancer. He reports that his father died of prostate cancer, and he wants to take all preventive measures. He is told to consume a diet low in: • Question 11 1 out of 1 points In the majority of cases delayed puberty is due to: • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A syndrome often associated with cystocele is: • Question 13 1 out of 1 points An important risk factor in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is: • Question 14 1 out of 1 points When discussing the difference between male and female sex hormones, which information should the nurse include? The major difference between male and female sex hormone production is that: • Question 15 1 out of 1 points Progesterone is often referred to as “the hormone of pregnancy,” and the patient asks what this phrase means. How should the nurse respond? Progesterone is the hormone of pregnancy because it: • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A 21-year-old male presents with inflammation of the testes. He has a high fever and edema and redness of the testes. Which organism is the most likely the cause of his symptoms? • Question 17 1 out of 1 points A 23-year-old sexually active female presents with white copious discharge and itch. She is diagnosed with yeast vaginitis caused by overgrowth of which microorganism? • Question 18 1 out of 1 points When a teenager asks what makes the breast grow, what is the nurse’s best response? The hormone that promotes breast development during puberty is: • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A middle-aged male speaks to his physician about benign BPH. He reveals that his father was recently diagnosed with this condition, and he wants to know if he could have it. The physician tells him that a common complaint from men with mild to moderate BPH is: • Question 20 1 out of 1 points When the nurse describes the duct that carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus, what is the nurse discussing? The: • Question 21 1 out of 1 points A 25-year-old sexually active female presents with urethritis, dysuria, and cervical discharge. She is diagnosed with the most common bacteria STI in the United States. The student would identify this infection is due to: • Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 21-year-old female is infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) following unprotected sexual intercourse with a male she recently met. She is now at higher risk of developing which of the following cancers? • Question 23 1 out of 1 points While speaking to a group of older males, which information should the nurse share? The following is a normal characteristic of aging and the male reproductive system: • Question 24 1 out of 1 points The patient’s medication has a side effect of gynecomastia. The patient asks the nurse to define this term. The nurse would respond that gynecomastia is: • Question 25 1 out of 1 points Copy of The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be: • Question 26 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old female presents with pelvic and back pain severe enough to miss work. She reports that the pain occurs with the onset of menses. Physical examination fails to find pelvic pathology. The most likely cause of her condition is: • Question 27 1 out of 1 points When a breastfeeding mom asks what causes letdown, which information should the nurse give the patient? The hormone that plays a role in breast milk ejection (letdown) during lactation is: • Question 28 1 out of 1 points When a staff member asks which structure secretes glucose-rich fluid into the semen, how should the nurse respond? • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with endometriosis. Suppressing which of the following would be the most appropriate medical treatment for this disease? • Question 30 1 out of 1 points Which information indicates the nurse has a good understanding of the menstrual cycle? When estrogen and progesterone levels drop, the endometrium enters the _____ phase. • Question 31 1 out of 1 points A 68-year-old male presents complaining of difficulty having sexual intercourse. He reports that his penis curves during erection. This condition is referred to as: • Question 32 0 out of 1 points A 56-year-old female is in menopause. She has ovarian failure. While checking the lab results, which of the following will the nurse find? • Question 33 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old female presents with infertility and gradual blindness. She reports that she has otherwise been healthy. History reveals that she was promiscuous and had unprotected sexual intercourse several times when she was younger. She now has neurological involvement. Which of the following sexually transmitted infection (STI) does she most likely have? • Question 34 1 out of 1 points A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. These tumors are commonly called: • Question 35 1 out of 1 points _____ is inflammation of the glans penis. • Question 36 1 out of 1 points What term should the nurse use when discussing male sex hormones collectively? • Question 37 1 out of 1 points Changes in the cervical mucus can be used to identify the periods in which a female is most fertile. How should the nurse describe cervical mucus during ovulation? • Question 38 1 out of 1 points Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical manifestation of breast cancer? • Question 39 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old nonpregnant female presents complaining of breast discharge. She is diagnosed with galactorrhea. The condition is most likely caused by: • Question 40 1 out of 1 points A 19-year-old female presents with genital warts. Which of the following would cause this condition? [Show Less]
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