PALS Updated FINAL EXAM AND ANSWERS 2022/2023

Question What is one of the causes of pyelonephritis? Answer ascending urinary tract infection Question Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a common disorder in men older than 60. Which of the following is a problem related to BPH? Answer Inability to pass urine effectively Question A client has a potassium of 1.9 mEq/L. What assessment below is the highest priority assessment? Answer Assess the telemetry/EKG for abnormalities Question During the stress response, which of these is caused by the release of catecholamines? Select all that apply. Answer Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Dilated airway passages Question What function does aldosterone serve? Answer It causes a retention of sodium from the body, increase fluid volume, and increase blood pressure. Question What is the purpose of the stress response? Answer To restore balance Question What would the nurse expect to assess during the stress response? Answer Increased Blood Sugar Readings Question Where is a majority of cellular ATP made? Answer Mitochondria Question How does an immunization produce immunity? Answer The body will learn to identify the influenza virus, and will likely develop an immunity against the virus. Question Identify examples of malignant cells. Select all that apply. Answer Squamous cell carcinoma Renal cell carcinoma Kaposi's Sarcoma