NSG 3800 Exam 4 Review Questions and Answers
Q1: What is the primary transmission route of Hepatitis A? - CORRECT ANSWER Fecal-oral
route (contaminated food or water).
Q2: Which hepatitis types have vaccines available? - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis A and B.
Q3: What lab finding is associated with cirrhosis and ascites? - CORRECT ANSWER Low
serum albumin due to decreased protein synthesis.
Q4: Which electrolyte imbalance is common in Addison’s disease? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
Q5: What hormone is deficient in hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER Thyroid hormones
T3 and T4.
, Q6: Which antibody is associated with lupus (SLE)? - CORRECT ANSWER Positive ANA
(antinuclear antibody).
Q7: What is the hallmark sign of Hodgkin lymphoma? - CORRECT ANSWER Presence of
Reed-Sternberg cells.
Q8: Which protein is found in urine in multiple myeloma? - CORRECT ANSWER Bence-
Jones protein.
Q9: What CD4 count defines progression from HIV to AIDS? - CORRECT ANSWER CD4
count <200 cells/μL.
Q10: Which dietary change is needed for hyperparathyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid
high-calcium foods; encourage fluids and mobility.
Q11: A client with acute cholecystitis reports RUQ pain radiating to the shoulder after eating.
What is the likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Gallbladder inflammation triggered by fatty
food intake.
Q12: A nurse notes tremors, weight loss, and exophthalmos in a patient. Which disorder is
suspected? - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease).
Q13: A client with Addison’s disease is admitted with severe hypotension. What is the
priority action? - CORRECT ANSWER Administer IV corticosteroids and fluids to treat
Addisonian crisis.
Q14: A client develops tetany after thyroidectomy. What is the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hypocalcemia from possible parathyroid removal.
Q1: What is the primary transmission route of Hepatitis A? - CORRECT ANSWER Fecal-oral
route (contaminated food or water).
Q2: Which hepatitis types have vaccines available? - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis A and B.
Q3: What lab finding is associated with cirrhosis and ascites? - CORRECT ANSWER Low
serum albumin due to decreased protein synthesis.
Q4: Which electrolyte imbalance is common in Addison’s disease? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
Q5: What hormone is deficient in hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER Thyroid hormones
T3 and T4.
, Q6: Which antibody is associated with lupus (SLE)? - CORRECT ANSWER Positive ANA
(antinuclear antibody).
Q7: What is the hallmark sign of Hodgkin lymphoma? - CORRECT ANSWER Presence of
Reed-Sternberg cells.
Q8: Which protein is found in urine in multiple myeloma? - CORRECT ANSWER Bence-
Jones protein.
Q9: What CD4 count defines progression from HIV to AIDS? - CORRECT ANSWER CD4
count <200 cells/μL.
Q10: Which dietary change is needed for hyperparathyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid
high-calcium foods; encourage fluids and mobility.
Q11: A client with acute cholecystitis reports RUQ pain radiating to the shoulder after eating.
What is the likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Gallbladder inflammation triggered by fatty
food intake.
Q12: A nurse notes tremors, weight loss, and exophthalmos in a patient. Which disorder is
suspected? - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease).
Q13: A client with Addison’s disease is admitted with severe hypotension. What is the
priority action? - CORRECT ANSWER Administer IV corticosteroids and fluids to treat
Addisonian crisis.
Q14: A client develops tetany after thyroidectomy. What is the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hypocalcemia from possible parathyroid removal.
