NURS 6201 Final Questions With Complete Solutions
___ an overproduction of T4. Correct Answers hyperthyroid
___ is a complex structure with three distinct antigens: the
surface antigen (HBSAG), the core antigen (HBcAg, ) and the e
antigen (HBeAg) Correct Answers HBV
___ is an auto digestion of the pancreas by its digestive enzymes
released too early in the pancreas. Correct Answers pancreatitis
___ is collapsed airless alveoli Correct Answers atelectasis
___ is fluid in pleural space Correct Answers pleural effusion
___ is purulent fluid in lung space Correct Answers empyema
____ hepatitis can cause both acute and chronic liver disease.
Correct Answers viral
____ is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Correct
Answers hashimotos thyroiditis (chronic autoimmune
thyroiditis)
a goiter is present
____ surgery is currently the only treatment that has been found
to have a successful and lasting impact for sustained weight loss
for individuals with extreme obesity. Correct Answers bariatric
,____ the liver is unable to convert ammonia. which leads to
neurotoxic effects of ammonia. Correct Answers hepatic
encephalopathy
ammonia crosses the BBB
_____ are measured to determine the level of thyroid function
associated with goiter. Correct Answers TSH and T4 levels
a 37 y.o patient has just arrived in the post anesthesia recovery
unit after a thyroidectomy. which clinical assessment finding is
the most important to communicate to the surgeon?
a. difficult to awaken
b. increased neck swelling
c. reports 7/10 incisional pain
d. HR of 112 Correct Answers b
a 39 y.o woman with a history of smoking and oral
contraceptive use is admitted with a VTE and prescribed
unfractionated heparin. What lab test should the nurse review to
evaluate the effect of heparin?
a. platelet count
b. PT
c. INR
,D. aPTT Correct Answers D
a 62 y.o hispanic male pt with diabetes has been diagnosed with
PAD. Which symptoms is he most likely to encounter?
a. edematous legs after standing long periods of time
b. pain in his legs after walking for ten minutes
c. brown discoloration to bilateral lower legs
d. a bleeding ulcer Correct Answers b
this is intermittent claudication
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which order
should the nurse implement first?
a. anterior/posterior and lateral chest x-rays
b. start the IV antibiotic
c. obtain a sputum culture
d. obtain a CBC with WBC differential Correct Answers c
a client with advanced cirrhosis has been diagnosed with hepatic
encephalopathy. the nurse expects to assess for?
a. malaise
, b. stomatitis
c. hand tremors
d. weight loss Correct Answers c
astrexis is the hallmark sign which are hand tremors
a female client with hypothyroidism (myxedema) is receiving
levothyroxine, 25 mcg po daily. which finding should the nurse
recognize as an adverse drug effect?
a. dysuria
b. leg cramps
c. tachycardia
d. blurred vision Correct Answers c
if you take too much can cause hyperthyroidism possibly thyroid
storm
a high blood level of which substance causes hepatic coma?
a. sodium
b. calcium
c. ammonia
___ an overproduction of T4. Correct Answers hyperthyroid
___ is a complex structure with three distinct antigens: the
surface antigen (HBSAG), the core antigen (HBcAg, ) and the e
antigen (HBeAg) Correct Answers HBV
___ is an auto digestion of the pancreas by its digestive enzymes
released too early in the pancreas. Correct Answers pancreatitis
___ is collapsed airless alveoli Correct Answers atelectasis
___ is fluid in pleural space Correct Answers pleural effusion
___ is purulent fluid in lung space Correct Answers empyema
____ hepatitis can cause both acute and chronic liver disease.
Correct Answers viral
____ is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Correct
Answers hashimotos thyroiditis (chronic autoimmune
thyroiditis)
a goiter is present
____ surgery is currently the only treatment that has been found
to have a successful and lasting impact for sustained weight loss
for individuals with extreme obesity. Correct Answers bariatric
,____ the liver is unable to convert ammonia. which leads to
neurotoxic effects of ammonia. Correct Answers hepatic
encephalopathy
ammonia crosses the BBB
_____ are measured to determine the level of thyroid function
associated with goiter. Correct Answers TSH and T4 levels
a 37 y.o patient has just arrived in the post anesthesia recovery
unit after a thyroidectomy. which clinical assessment finding is
the most important to communicate to the surgeon?
a. difficult to awaken
b. increased neck swelling
c. reports 7/10 incisional pain
d. HR of 112 Correct Answers b
a 39 y.o woman with a history of smoking and oral
contraceptive use is admitted with a VTE and prescribed
unfractionated heparin. What lab test should the nurse review to
evaluate the effect of heparin?
a. platelet count
b. PT
c. INR
,D. aPTT Correct Answers D
a 62 y.o hispanic male pt with diabetes has been diagnosed with
PAD. Which symptoms is he most likely to encounter?
a. edematous legs after standing long periods of time
b. pain in his legs after walking for ten minutes
c. brown discoloration to bilateral lower legs
d. a bleeding ulcer Correct Answers b
this is intermittent claudication
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which order
should the nurse implement first?
a. anterior/posterior and lateral chest x-rays
b. start the IV antibiotic
c. obtain a sputum culture
d. obtain a CBC with WBC differential Correct Answers c
a client with advanced cirrhosis has been diagnosed with hepatic
encephalopathy. the nurse expects to assess for?
a. malaise
, b. stomatitis
c. hand tremors
d. weight loss Correct Answers c
astrexis is the hallmark sign which are hand tremors
a female client with hypothyroidism (myxedema) is receiving
levothyroxine, 25 mcg po daily. which finding should the nurse
recognize as an adverse drug effect?
a. dysuria
b. leg cramps
c. tachycardia
d. blurred vision Correct Answers c
if you take too much can cause hyperthyroidism possibly thyroid
storm
a high blood level of which substance causes hepatic coma?
a. sodium
b. calcium
c. ammonia
