106 Correct answers.
NR507 W4 Midterm exam test with all
106 Correct answers.
What physical sign is the result of turbulent blood flow throw a vessel - ANSWER-
murmur heard on auscultation
Which organism is ca common sexually transmitted bacterial infection - ANSWER-
Treponema pallidum
It has been determined that a tumor is in stage 2. What is the meaning of this finding -
ANSWER- Cancer is locally invasive
Erythrocyte life span of less than 120 days, ineffective bone marrow response to
erythropoietin, and altered iron metabolism describe the pathophysiologic
characteristics of which type of anemia? - ANSWER- Anemia of chronic disease
When an individual aspirates food particles, where would the nurse expect to hear
decreased or absent breath sounds? - ANSWER- Right lung
What is the first stage in the infectious process? - ANSWER- Colonization
Causes of hyperkalemia include - ANSWER- Renal failure and addison disease
Which term is used to describe a muscle cell showing a reduced ability to form new
muscle while appearing highly disorganized - ANSWER- Anaplasia
The drug heparin acts in hemostasis by which processes? - ANSWER- Inhibiting
thrombin and antithrombin III
What is the major concern regarding the treatment of gonococci infections - ANSWER-
Development of antibiotic resistance
What is the most common cause of insufficient erythropoiesis in children - ANSWER-
Iron deficiency
What is the most abundant class of plasma protein? - ANSWER- Albumin
Decreased lung compliance means that the lungs are demonstrating which
characteristic? - ANSWER- Stiffness
Which immunoglobulin is present in childhood asthma? - ANSWER- IgE
, NR507 W4 Midterm exam test with all
106 Correct answers.
What is the functional unit of the kidney called? - ANSWER- Nephron
An infant's hemoglobin must fall below ____ g/dl before signs of pallor, tachycardia and
systolic murmurs occur. - ANSWER- 5
Why is nasal congestion a serious threat to young infants? - ANSWER- Infants are
obligatory nose breathers
The risk for respiratory distress syndrome decreases for premature infants when they
are born between how many weeks of gestation? - ANSWER- 30 and 36
What effect to natriuretic peptides have during heart failure when the heart dilates? -
ANSWER- Inhibits renin and aldosterone
Examination of the throat in a child demonstrating signs and symptoms of acute
epiglottitis may contribute to which life-threatening complication? - ANSWER-
Laryngospasms
When a patient has small, vesicular lesions that last between 10 and 20 days, which
sexually transmitted infection is suspected? - ANSWER- Genital herpes
Which T-lymphocyte is a key determinant of childhood asthma? - ANSWER- CD4 T-
helper Th2 lymphocytes
How is most of the oxygen in blood transported? - ANSWER- Bound to hemoglobin
What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia? - ANSWER- Chronic blood
loss
In which primary immune deficiency is thetre a partial-to- complete absence of T-cell
immunity? - ANSWER- DiGeorge Syndrome
Which complex (wave) represents the sum of all ventricular muscle cell depolarizations?
- ANSWER- QRS
During an IgE hypersensitivity reaction, which leukocyte is activated? - ANSWER-
eosinophils
What is the primary problem resulting from respiratory distress syndrome of the
newborn - ANSWER- atelectasis
Which substance has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when used in
combination with tobacco smoking? - ANSWER- alcohol