PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY 3 VERSIONS)/ PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN
UNIVERSITY 3 VERSIONS)/ PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will recall that the
mammary glands enlarge as a consequence of: - ANSWER -Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle st...
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN
UNIVERSITY 3 VERSIONS)/ PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will recall that the
mammary glands enlarge as a consequence of: - ANSWER -Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occuring within 6 to 14 hours after
death, the nurse should document this finding as _______ present - ANSWER -
Rigor mortis
70 year old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema. Which of the
following is the most likely cause of this condition? - ANSWER -Increased
capillary hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following patients is at most risk for developing hypernatremia? A
patient with: - ANSWER -Dehydration
Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with - ANSWER -Hypertonic
hyponatremia
A 52 year old diabetic male presents to the ER with lethargy, confusion, and
depressed reflexes. His wife indicates that he does not follow the prescribed diet
and takes his medication sporadically. Lab results indicate hyperglycemia. Which
assessment finding is most likely to occur? - ANSWER -Decreased sodium
Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient has long term
potassium deficits? - ANSWER -Kidneys
A nurse recalls regulation of acid-base balance through removal or retention of
volatile acids is: - ANSWER -lungs
Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate
exist in a ratio of: - ANSWER -1:20
, A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and buttocks. This
condition is an example of: - ANSWER -Delayed hypersensitivity
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: - ANSWER -Anaphylaxis
Which information would indicate more teaching is needed regarding
hypersensitivity reactions? Type ______ hypersensitivity reactions involve an
antibody response - ANSWER -IV
Several prisoners are experiencing symptoms of tuberculosis. A tuberculin
reaction test was ordered. This test is an example of the type _____
hypersensitivity - ANSWER -IV
A person is given an attenuated antigen as a vaccine. When the person asks what
was given in the vaccine, how should the nurse respond? The antigen is: -
ANSWER -Alive, but less infectious
When an aide asks the nurse what is a purpose of the inflammatory process, how
should the nurse respond? - ANSWER -To prevent infection of the injured tissue
The directional migration of leukocytes along a chemical gradient is termed: -
ANSWER -Chemotaxis
A 35 year old male weighs 70 kg. Approximately how much of this weight is ICF?
- ANSWER -28 L
The predominant antibody of a typical primary immune response is: - ANSWER -
IgM
A 40 year old female is diagnosed with cervical cancer after a Pap smear. Which
of the following cellular changes would the nurse most likely see on the report? -
ANSWER -Dysplasia
, During which process can lysosomal enzymes be released to degrade engulfed
particles? - ANSWER -Endocytosis
A 40 year old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the following findings
would be considered a symptom of this disease? - ANSWER -Photosensitivity
A nurse is reviewing lab reports. The nurse recalls blood plasma is located in
which of the following fluid compartments? - ANSWER -Intravascular fluid
Which of the following patients is the most at risk for developing hypernatremia?
A patient with: - ANSWER -Dehydration
Which of the following buffer pairs is considered the major plasma buffering
system? - ANSWER -Carbonic acid/bicarbonate
What common symptom should be assessed in individuals with
immunodeficiency? - ANSWER -Recurrent infections
A 25 year old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal
cortex. Which finding would the nurse expect to see in the lab results? - ANSWER
-Decreased blood K+ levels
A 10 year old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a
severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes
this reaction is the result of: - ANSWER -IgE
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory
system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? -
ANSWER -Antibodies
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most
abundant class of antibody in the serum is: - ANSWER -IgG
The predominant antibody of a typical immune response is: - ANSWER -IgM
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