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Patho II Exam 1 (module 1) questions withcorrect answers
A nurse hears a bruit while assessing the carotid artery of a client. Which is the most
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probable reason
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behind the bruit? m m
1. Turbulent blood flow in the artery
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2. Decreased blood flow in the artery
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3. Problems in the tricuspid valve
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4. Partial blockage of the aorta - ANSWER: ➡ 1. Turbulent blood flow in the artery
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The registered nurse is teaching staff nurses the relationship between cardiac output (CO),
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blood
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pressure (BP), and peripheral vascular resistances (PVR). A nurse is asked to recap the
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mathematical
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equation that relates the three factors. Which equation provided by the nurse indicates the
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need for
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further teaching? m
1. "CO x PVR = BP"
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2. "CO / BP = PVR"
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3. "BP / PVR = CO"
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4. "PVR / CO = BP" - ANSWER: ➡ 4. "PVR / CO = BP"
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The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about the effects of glucose on the
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arteries. Which
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statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?
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1. "Increased serum glucose combines with carbon dioxide and causes
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atherosclerosis."
,2. "Increased serum glucose causes endothelial injury, which would lead to
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atherosclerosis."
3. "Increased serum glucose causes the breakdown of homocysteine and leads to
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atherosclerosis."
4. "Increased serum glucose increases blood pressure and damages the epithelium,
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creating clots." - ANSWER: ➡ 2. "Increased serum glucose causes endothelial injury, which
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would lead to
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atherosclerosis."
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a new client. The nurse notes diminished
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pulses,
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palpable coolness, and pallor in the lower extremities. The client reports numbness, tingling,
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and
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pain with ambulation. Which question by the nurse helps identify possible complications?
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1. "Are you aware of changes in skin color?"
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2. "Can you elevate your legs for pain relief?"
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3. "Do you have pain when you rest your legs?"
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4. "How would describe the temperature of your legs?" - ANSWER: ➡ 3. "Do you have pain
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when you rest your legs?"
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Which is a risk factor for hypertension?
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1. Increased vitamin C in the diet
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2. Increased potassium in the diet
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3. Insufficient sodium in the diet
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4. Insufficient vitamin D in the diet - ANSWER: ➡ 4. Insufficient vitamin D in the diet
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A registered nurse is preparing an in-service education session for nursing staff about the
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diagnostic
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tests for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Which information does the nurse correctly
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include?
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,1. An elevated, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) indicates a low risk for
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atherosclerosis.
2. Hypohomocysteinemia places a client at risk for developing atherosclerosis.
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3. Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for atherosclerosis.
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4. Twenty-four-hour urine analysis identifies contributing factors to atherosclerosis. -
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ANSWER: ➡ 3. Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for atherosclerosis.
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A client reports pain in the calf muscle while walking and exercising but also reports that the
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pain is
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relieved by resting. Which medication does the nurse expect the health-care provider to
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prescribe the
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client?
1. Pentoxifylline
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2. Aspirin
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3. Infliximab
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4. Cyclophosphamide - ANSWER: ➡ 1. Pentoxifylline
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Which clinical manifestation is observed in a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm
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(AAA)
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rupture?
1. Increased blood pressure
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2. Cool extremities
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3. Hyperthermia
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4. Decreased heart rate - ANSWER: ➡ 2. Cool extremities
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A client has a pulsatile mass in the abdomen. Which assessment technique should be avoided
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until
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the possibility of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is ruled out?
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1. Deep palpation of the abdomen
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, 2. Auscultation of the abdomen for bruit
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3. Auscultation of the abdomen for bowel motility
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4. Monitor level of consciousness and blood pressure - ANSWER: ➡ 1. Deep palpation of the
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abdomen
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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with an aneurysm. For which diagnostic procedure,
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prescribed to provide information about the size and location of the aneurysm, does the
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nurse
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prepare the client? m m
1. X-ray
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2. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) scan
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3. Computerized tomography (CT) scan
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4. Ultrasound of the abdomen - ANSWER: ➡ 3. Computerized tomography (CT) scan
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A client presents to the emergency room with reports of severe back pain described as a
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ripping
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sensation. Further assessment reveals a different blood pressure in the right arm than in the
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left arm
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of 20 mm Hg, generalized pallor, and tachycardia. Which possible condition causes the nurse
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to
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immediately notify the health-care provider? m m m m
1. Myocardial infarction
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2. Aortic dissection
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3. Vasculitis
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4. Mitral valve prolapse - ANSWER: ➡ 2. Aortic dissection
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The nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with hypertension and scheduled for testing
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related
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to the diagnosis. The client states, "I don't know why I need to have kidney tests." Which
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client
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