Herzing Pathophysiology final Hesi
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Which condition would the nurse anticipate in a patient who has decreased platelets? - Correct
Answers Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia - Correct Answers low platelet count
thrombosis - Correct Answers blood clot
thrombocytosis - Correct Answers too many platelets
Which common cause of chronic pancreatitis would the nurse consider when planning care for a
person with this diagnosis ? - Correct Answers alcohol abuse
chronic pancreatitis - Correct Answers Associated with alcohol abuse
Gallstones - Correct Answers Associated with acute pancreatitis
Which term would the nurse use to describe toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic chemicals and
compounds that humans are exposed to in the diet or environment ? - Correct Answers
Xenobiotic
Xenobiotics - Correct Answers chemical substances that are foreign to the biological system
abscopal - Correct Answers Concerning the effect of radiation on tissues at some distance from
the actual radiation site or target.
,Stochastic - Correct Answers A simulation that incorporates elements of randomness and
unpredictability.
Bystander cells - Correct Answers Innocent cells even though these cells received no direct
radiation exposure
Which condition is a pulmonary complication of obesity? - Correct Answers Sleep apnea
heart failure - Correct Answers Cardiovascular complication of obesity
Hypertension - Correct Answers Cardiovascular complication of obesity
Which information indicates the nurse has an accurate understanding of tumors? - Correct
Answers Cancer refers to a malignant tumor.
neoplasm - Correct Answers a new growth (tumor) that is either benign or malignant
Which term describes the incontinence of a person with severe osteoarthritis and is unable to
walk without assistance who says "oh how embarrassing I just wet the bed. I know you are busy,
so I held it as long as I could, but then it came."? - Correct Answers Functional Incontinence
functional incontinence - Correct Answers the person has bladder control but cannot use the
toilet in time
urge incontinence - Correct Answers involuntary leakage of urine with a sudden, strong desire to
urinate
, dyssynergia (incontinence) - Correct Answers Loss of coordinated neuromuscular contraction
from lesions in the upper motor neurons of the brain and spinal cord that may lead to
incontinence
Which type of cancer would the nurse assess for in a person who has long-term exposure to
asbestos? - Correct Answers Lung cancer
Which term would the nurse use to describe the treatment to shrink a cancer before surgery? -
Correct Answers Neoadjuvant
neoadjuvant therapy - Correct Answers given before localized treatment to shrink tumor
Adjuvant - Correct Answers a substance that enhances the body's immune response to an
antigen
Bachytherapy (radiation) - Correct Answers visitors to remain 6 feet away. no pregnant women
or children.
absolute bed rest
will have catheter and antidiarrheals
immunotherapy - Correct Answers A treatment of disease by either stimulating or repressing
the immune response. T-cells
Which information by the nurse is the best response to a person who says their mitral valve is
diseased and wants to know where this valve is located ? - Correct Answers Between the left
atrium and the left ventricle
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Which condition would the nurse anticipate in a patient who has decreased platelets? - Correct
Answers Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia - Correct Answers low platelet count
thrombosis - Correct Answers blood clot
thrombocytosis - Correct Answers too many platelets
Which common cause of chronic pancreatitis would the nurse consider when planning care for a
person with this diagnosis ? - Correct Answers alcohol abuse
chronic pancreatitis - Correct Answers Associated with alcohol abuse
Gallstones - Correct Answers Associated with acute pancreatitis
Which term would the nurse use to describe toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic chemicals and
compounds that humans are exposed to in the diet or environment ? - Correct Answers
Xenobiotic
Xenobiotics - Correct Answers chemical substances that are foreign to the biological system
abscopal - Correct Answers Concerning the effect of radiation on tissues at some distance from
the actual radiation site or target.
,Stochastic - Correct Answers A simulation that incorporates elements of randomness and
unpredictability.
Bystander cells - Correct Answers Innocent cells even though these cells received no direct
radiation exposure
Which condition is a pulmonary complication of obesity? - Correct Answers Sleep apnea
heart failure - Correct Answers Cardiovascular complication of obesity
Hypertension - Correct Answers Cardiovascular complication of obesity
Which information indicates the nurse has an accurate understanding of tumors? - Correct
Answers Cancer refers to a malignant tumor.
neoplasm - Correct Answers a new growth (tumor) that is either benign or malignant
Which term describes the incontinence of a person with severe osteoarthritis and is unable to
walk without assistance who says "oh how embarrassing I just wet the bed. I know you are busy,
so I held it as long as I could, but then it came."? - Correct Answers Functional Incontinence
functional incontinence - Correct Answers the person has bladder control but cannot use the
toilet in time
urge incontinence - Correct Answers involuntary leakage of urine with a sudden, strong desire to
urinate
, dyssynergia (incontinence) - Correct Answers Loss of coordinated neuromuscular contraction
from lesions in the upper motor neurons of the brain and spinal cord that may lead to
incontinence
Which type of cancer would the nurse assess for in a person who has long-term exposure to
asbestos? - Correct Answers Lung cancer
Which term would the nurse use to describe the treatment to shrink a cancer before surgery? -
Correct Answers Neoadjuvant
neoadjuvant therapy - Correct Answers given before localized treatment to shrink tumor
Adjuvant - Correct Answers a substance that enhances the body's immune response to an
antigen
Bachytherapy (radiation) - Correct Answers visitors to remain 6 feet away. no pregnant women
or children.
absolute bed rest
will have catheter and antidiarrheals
immunotherapy - Correct Answers A treatment of disease by either stimulating or repressing
the immune response. T-cells
Which information by the nurse is the best response to a person who says their mitral valve is
diseased and wants to know where this valve is located ? - Correct Answers Between the left
atrium and the left ventricle
