NR 507 Advanced
Pathophysiology End-
of-Course Examination
2026
, When the maternal immune system becomes sensitized against antigens expressed by the fetus, what type of
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immune reaction occurs? - correct answer alloimmune t t t t t t
which patient will develop active immunity? A patient who: - correct answer has natural exposure to an
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antigen or receives an immunization t t t t
A 20 year old presents reporting difficulty breathing when lying down. What term should the FNP use to
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document this condition? - correct answer orthopnea t t t t t t
What is the most likely cause of croup? - correct answer viral infections
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A 44 year old patient who demonstrates chronic gastrointestinal bleeding is diagnosed with anemia. What is
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the primary cause of the patient's anemia? - correct answer iron deficiency
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Which of the following is responsible for initiating clonal selection? - correct answer Antigens
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Which of the following would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis? - correct answer pneumonia
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A 52 year old male is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the treatment plan, the nurse
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realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused
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by: - correct answer dilitation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to the blockage
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A 12 year old child fell off a swing and scraped his right knee. The injured area becomes painful. What else with
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the FNP observe upon assessment - correct answer edema at injured site
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A low ventilation perfusion ratio of the lung will result in: - correct answer Shunting
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A 50 year old male reports episodes of frequently recurring cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea and bloody
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stools. A possible diagnosis would be: - correct answer ulcerative colitis
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Pathophysiology End-
of-Course Examination
2026
, When the maternal immune system becomes sensitized against antigens expressed by the fetus, what type of
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immune reaction occurs? - correct answer alloimmune t t t t t t
which patient will develop active immunity? A patient who: - correct answer has natural exposure to an
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antigen or receives an immunization t t t t
A 20 year old presents reporting difficulty breathing when lying down. What term should the FNP use to
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document this condition? - correct answer orthopnea t t t t t t
What is the most likely cause of croup? - correct answer viral infections
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A 44 year old patient who demonstrates chronic gastrointestinal bleeding is diagnosed with anemia. What is
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the primary cause of the patient's anemia? - correct answer iron deficiency
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Which of the following is responsible for initiating clonal selection? - correct answer Antigens
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Which of the following would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis? - correct answer pneumonia
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A 52 year old male is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the treatment plan, the nurse
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realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused
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by: - correct answer dilitation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to the blockage
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A 12 year old child fell off a swing and scraped his right knee. The injured area becomes painful. What else with
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the FNP observe upon assessment - correct answer edema at injured site
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A low ventilation perfusion ratio of the lung will result in: - correct answer Shunting
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A 50 year old male reports episodes of frequently recurring cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea and bloody
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stools. A possible diagnosis would be: - correct answer ulcerative colitis
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