NURS 6501N/ NURS-6501N FINAL EXAM 3
WEEK 11 (ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY) 100 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Question 1
Which cells function to maintain bone matrix?
Selected Answer: Osteocytes
Question 2
Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) can result in which type of cancer?
Selected Answer: Vaginal cancer
Question 3
Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS)?
Selected Answer: A pulmonary disease characterized by severe
hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance & the presence of bilateral
infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging
Question 4
In infectious mononucleosis (IM), what does the Monospot test detect?
Selected Answer: Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
,Question 5
A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is
the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What
response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: We can test your blood for factor V Leiden.
Question 6
The healthcare professor states that a patient has reached pain tolerance. What
further information from the professor is most accurate?
Selected Answer: The patient cannot endure a higher level of intensity at this
point.
Question 7
A healthcare professional is teaching a community group about inherited
disorders. What pattern of inheritance does the professional describe for
sickle cell disease?
Selected Answer: Inherited autosomal recessive disorder
Question 8
What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?
Selected Answer: Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated
plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger
depression.
, Question 9
A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high risk groups. Which group would the
professional target as the priority?
Selected Answer: Hypertension
Question 10
A woman has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome but is confused
because her pelvic ultrasound (US) was read as normal and did not show cysts.
What response by the health care professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: You do not need to have cysts on your ovaries to have
this condition.
Question 11
A child has iron deficiency anemia. In addition to iron supplements, what else
does the healthcare professional educate the parents on giving the child?
Selected Answer: Vitamin C
Question 12
A person has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) that is
positive for the Philadelphia chromosome. What statement by the healthcare
professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: We are planning to get your disease in
remission, but it will be hard.
Question 13
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production
WEEK 11 (ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY) 100 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Question 1
Which cells function to maintain bone matrix?
Selected Answer: Osteocytes
Question 2
Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) can result in which type of cancer?
Selected Answer: Vaginal cancer
Question 3
Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS)?
Selected Answer: A pulmonary disease characterized by severe
hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance & the presence of bilateral
infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging
Question 4
In infectious mononucleosis (IM), what does the Monospot test detect?
Selected Answer: Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
,Question 5
A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is
the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What
response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: We can test your blood for factor V Leiden.
Question 6
The healthcare professor states that a patient has reached pain tolerance. What
further information from the professor is most accurate?
Selected Answer: The patient cannot endure a higher level of intensity at this
point.
Question 7
A healthcare professional is teaching a community group about inherited
disorders. What pattern of inheritance does the professional describe for
sickle cell disease?
Selected Answer: Inherited autosomal recessive disorder
Question 8
What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?
Selected Answer: Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated
plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger
depression.
, Question 9
A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high risk groups. Which group would the
professional target as the priority?
Selected Answer: Hypertension
Question 10
A woman has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome but is confused
because her pelvic ultrasound (US) was read as normal and did not show cysts.
What response by the health care professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: You do not need to have cysts on your ovaries to have
this condition.
Question 11
A child has iron deficiency anemia. In addition to iron supplements, what else
does the healthcare professional educate the parents on giving the child?
Selected Answer: Vitamin C
Question 12
A person has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) that is
positive for the Philadelphia chromosome. What statement by the healthcare
professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: We are planning to get your disease in
remission, but it will be hard.
Question 13
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production
