NSG 530 EXAM 4 (LATEST ): ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WILKES
A primary care provider is talking about plasma proteins synthesized by
lymphocytes in the lymph nodes. What is the primary care provider
describing? -ANSWER Antibodies
While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most abundant cells in the
blood are: -ANSWER Erythrocytes
An adult patient's blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory. Assuming a
normal sample, which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest
percentage? -ANSWER Neutrophils
A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules
in their cytoplasm and they shoe phagocytic activity. Which of the following
cells is most similar? -ANSWER Eosinophils
While planning care for a patient with inflammation, which principle will the
nurse remember? The predominant phagocyte of early inflammation is the:
-ANSWER Neutrophil
,A patient researched white blood cells on the internet. Which statement
indicates the patient has a good understanding? ___________ contain
preformed granules of vasoactive amines. -ANSWER Basophils
A nurse recalls that monocytes are blood cells that mature (differentiate)
into: -ANSWER Macrophages
A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which information should the
nurse include? In addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have
the ability to: -ANSWER Release biochemical mediators of inflammation
While planning care for a newborn, the pediatric nurse recalls the main site
of hematopoiesis in the fetus is the: -ANSWER Spleen
A 45-year-old female undergoes a splenectomy to remove a tumor. Which
of the following assessment finding is most likely to occur following
surgery? -ANSWER Leukocytosis
A hematologist is discussing hematopoiesis. Which information should be
included? ______ participate in hematopoiesis. -ANSWER Colony-
stimulating factors (CSFs)
During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes
enlarge and become tender because: -ANSWER Lymphocytes are rapidly
developing
,An unstable type of hemoglobin that cannot bind with oxygen is termed: -
ANSWER Methemoglobin
A nurse is discussing a cell that can differentiate into any tissue type.
Which term is the nurse describing? -ANSWER Pluripotent
After birth, red blood cells are normally made only in the: -ANSWER Bone
marrow
A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is
located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total
body iron is located in the: -ANSWER Erythrocytes
A student asks the instructor about recycled iron. What information should
the instructor share? Recycled iron from macrophages is delivered to the
bone marrow bound to: -ANSWER Transferrin
A nurse is preparing to teach about erythropoietin. Which information
should the nurse include? Erythropoietin is produced in the: -ANSWER
Kidneys
Which condition will cause a patient to secrete erythropoietin? -ANSWER
Hypoxia
Which electrolyte will the nurse check to ensure normal platelet
functioning? -ANSWER Calcium
, After erythrocytes have circulated for about 120 days, they are removed by
macrophages, which are mainly in the: -ANSWER Spleen
Which of the following nutritional components will the nurse encourage a
patient to consume as it is needed for erythropoiesis? -ANSWER
Cobalamin
A newborn baby is diagnosed with a blood disorder in which her platelet
count is low. Which of the following does the nurse suspect could be the
reason? -ANSWER Decreased thrombopoietin
A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the
clotting cascade is this patient unable to make? -ANSWER Fibrin
A newborn baby has a clotting disorder that results in her body being
unable to produce thrombin. Which of the following phases of platelet
degranulation would be impossible? -ANSWER Aggregation
A nurse is discussing fibrinolysis. Which information should the nurse
share? Fibrinolysis is mediated by: -ANSWER Plasmin
Whicle checking lab results, the nurse remembers the normal leukocyte
count is: -ANSWER 5,000-10,000/mm3
When a staff member asks how erythrocytes can carry oxygen, which of
the following properties should the nurse describe that allow erythrocytes to
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WILKES
A primary care provider is talking about plasma proteins synthesized by
lymphocytes in the lymph nodes. What is the primary care provider
describing? -ANSWER Antibodies
While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most abundant cells in the
blood are: -ANSWER Erythrocytes
An adult patient's blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory. Assuming a
normal sample, which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest
percentage? -ANSWER Neutrophils
A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules
in their cytoplasm and they shoe phagocytic activity. Which of the following
cells is most similar? -ANSWER Eosinophils
While planning care for a patient with inflammation, which principle will the
nurse remember? The predominant phagocyte of early inflammation is the:
-ANSWER Neutrophil
,A patient researched white blood cells on the internet. Which statement
indicates the patient has a good understanding? ___________ contain
preformed granules of vasoactive amines. -ANSWER Basophils
A nurse recalls that monocytes are blood cells that mature (differentiate)
into: -ANSWER Macrophages
A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which information should the
nurse include? In addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have
the ability to: -ANSWER Release biochemical mediators of inflammation
While planning care for a newborn, the pediatric nurse recalls the main site
of hematopoiesis in the fetus is the: -ANSWER Spleen
A 45-year-old female undergoes a splenectomy to remove a tumor. Which
of the following assessment finding is most likely to occur following
surgery? -ANSWER Leukocytosis
A hematologist is discussing hematopoiesis. Which information should be
included? ______ participate in hematopoiesis. -ANSWER Colony-
stimulating factors (CSFs)
During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes
enlarge and become tender because: -ANSWER Lymphocytes are rapidly
developing
,An unstable type of hemoglobin that cannot bind with oxygen is termed: -
ANSWER Methemoglobin
A nurse is discussing a cell that can differentiate into any tissue type.
Which term is the nurse describing? -ANSWER Pluripotent
After birth, red blood cells are normally made only in the: -ANSWER Bone
marrow
A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is
located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total
body iron is located in the: -ANSWER Erythrocytes
A student asks the instructor about recycled iron. What information should
the instructor share? Recycled iron from macrophages is delivered to the
bone marrow bound to: -ANSWER Transferrin
A nurse is preparing to teach about erythropoietin. Which information
should the nurse include? Erythropoietin is produced in the: -ANSWER
Kidneys
Which condition will cause a patient to secrete erythropoietin? -ANSWER
Hypoxia
Which electrolyte will the nurse check to ensure normal platelet
functioning? -ANSWER Calcium
, After erythrocytes have circulated for about 120 days, they are removed by
macrophages, which are mainly in the: -ANSWER Spleen
Which of the following nutritional components will the nurse encourage a
patient to consume as it is needed for erythropoiesis? -ANSWER
Cobalamin
A newborn baby is diagnosed with a blood disorder in which her platelet
count is low. Which of the following does the nurse suspect could be the
reason? -ANSWER Decreased thrombopoietin
A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the
clotting cascade is this patient unable to make? -ANSWER Fibrin
A newborn baby has a clotting disorder that results in her body being
unable to produce thrombin. Which of the following phases of platelet
degranulation would be impossible? -ANSWER Aggregation
A nurse is discussing fibrinolysis. Which information should the nurse
share? Fibrinolysis is mediated by: -ANSWER Plasmin
Whicle checking lab results, the nurse remembers the normal leukocyte
count is: -ANSWER 5,000-10,000/mm3
When a staff member asks how erythrocytes can carry oxygen, which of
the following properties should the nurse describe that allow erythrocytes to
