Which of the following is a systemic effect from an inflammatory response?
A. Redness and Swelling
B. Blisters
C. Pus
D. Elevated temperature
CORRECT
... [Show More] ANS:D
Question 2
Which of the following is correct regarding the role of histamine and seasonal allergies?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for an adult client with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Curving, white ridges between the fingers
B. Chronic rash with thick skin
C. Visible nits on scalp hair
D. Acute rash following exposure to a plant allergen
Question 4
What skin change is caused by the release of histamines?
A. Pallor
B. Erythema
C. Ecchymosis
D. Tenting
Question 5
The client has been diagnosed with acromegaly. The nurse understands this condition can
be caused by ……….?
A. An underactive adrenal gland
B. An overactive adrenal gland
C. An overactive pituitary gland
D. An underactive pituitary gland
Question 6
What is the pathophysiology of type I diabetes?
A. Loss of insulin receptors on the target cells, resulting in insulin resistance
B. A pituitary tumor in the brain, resulting in increased antidiuretic hormone production
C. Overproduction of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas
D. Destruction of the beta cells within the pancreas, resulting in an inability to
produce insulin
Question 7
What is a characteristic of coronary artery disease (CAD)?
A. The build-up of infection by-products in the lymph nodes
B. Insufficient delivery of carbon dioxide to the lungs
C. The build-up of nile in the stomach and gallbladder
D. Insufficient delivery of oxygenated blood to the myocardium
Question 8 Incorrect Answer
Which of the following clinical manifestations are present in anaphylactic shock?
A. Tachypnea and airway dilation
B. Airway obstruction and hypotension
C. Airway dilation and hypertension
D. Tachycardia and hypertension
CORRECT ANS: B
Question 9
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of decreased cardiac output?
A. Increased gas exchange
B. Dehydration
C. Increased blood flow
D. Fluid accumulation
Question 10 Incorrect
Question 10
A client has a regular heart rate of 54 beats per minute. The nurse would recognize the
rhythm as which……..?
A. Bradycardia
B. Normal
C. Tachycardia
D. Tachypnea
CORRECT ANS: Bradycardia
Question 11
How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris?
A. Unstable angina pectoris is not relieved by period of rest
B. Unstable angina pectoris is not as serious as stable angina
C. Unstable angina pectoris can only be diagnosed by changes in cardiac biomarkers
D. Unstable angina pectoris manifests in electrocardiogram (ECG) changes only
Question 12 incorrect answer
Which of the following blood pressure values is classified as stage 1 hypertension?
A. 165/94 mmHg
B. 148/89 mmHg
C. 107/64 mmHg
D. 136/85 mmHg
CORRECT ANS:D
Question 13 Incorrect answer
Which of the following are backward effects of right-sided heart failure
A. Increased urination
B. Immunosuppression
C. Peripheral edema
D. Pulmonary edema
CORRECT ANS:C
Question 14
A client with pheochromocytoma is scheduled to have the tumor surgically removed during
the admission………?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypertension
Question 15 Incorrect answer
A nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses about the signs and symptoms of
thyroid storm. Wh……?
A. Hypotension, translucent skin, and obesity
B. Nausea, bradycardia, and severe headache
C. Fever, tachycardia, and systolic hypertension
D. Profuse sweating, flushing, and constipation
Question 16 Incorrect answer
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
A. Fatigue
B. Weight gain
C. Tachycardia
D. Constipation
CORRECT ANS: C
Question 17
A client is brought into the emergency department with an acute infection. The
healthcare……..?
A. Increased number of white blood cells in the blood
B. Increased size and shape of white blood cells in the blood
C. Increased concentration of fibrinogen in the blood
D. Increased number of immature red blood cells in the blood
Question 18 Incorrect answer
Which type of white blood cells play a role in cell-mediated immunity and the production
of immunoglobulin…….?
A. Macrophages
B. Lymphocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Monocytes
CORRECT ANS: B
Question 19 incorrect answer
What causes atherosclerotic plaques to form in the body?
A. Injury to the endothelium
B. Interruption of blood flow to the brain
C. Administration of statin medications
D. Poor dietary modification
CORRECT ANS: A
Question 20
A client is diagnosed with hypertension as a result of their chronic renal failure and diabetes.
This type of hypertension……..?
A. Secondary hypertension
B. Tertiary hypertension
C. Primary hypertension
D. Malignant hypertension
Question 21
Chronic inflammation can lead to which of the following disorders in which the pericardium
becomes thick……?
A. Constrictive pericarditis
B. Cardiomyopathy
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Myocarditis
Question 22
Infective endocarditis is an infection that affects which par [Show Less]