2024 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NR 283
EXAM 3 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which types of muscles make up most of the musculoskeletal system?
a. Striated and involuntary
b. Smooth and voluntary
c. Striated and voluntary
d. Smooth and involuntary - CORRECT-ANSWERSc. Striated and voluntary
Irreversible changes in the distal joints of the fingers caused by osteoarthritis
are known as:
a. Bouchard's nodes
b. Lymph nodes
c. Haygarth's nodes
d. Heberden's nodes - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. Heberden's nodes
Osteoporosis is characterized by:
a. Porosity and brittleness
b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone formation -
CORRECT-ANSWERSa. Porosity and brittleness
Which treatment is commonly indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
b. Fluid restriction
c. Insulin
d. Oral antidiabetic agent - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. Oral antidiabetic agent
Areas in the United States that show higher rates than the national rate of
tuberculosis are areas that have high incidence of: - CORRECT-ANSWERSHIV
& homelessness
A 10-year-old develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and
intercostal retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficulty with
feelings that , "I cannot get enough air." What term should the nurse use to
document this condition? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDyspnea
A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2)
levels. What is the most likely cause of this situation? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHyperventilation
, Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect in a patient who
has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest wall and is experiencing
respiratory failure? - CORRECT-ANSWERSElevated PaCO2
A 50-year-old presents with hypotension, hypoxemia and tracheal deviation
to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds
barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Based upon these assessment
findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTension pneumothorax
A 5-year-old patient is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The patient will most
likely be treated with - CORRECT-ANSWERSchemotherapy
A 30-year-old presenting with hematuria, menorrhagia, and bleeding gums is
diagnosed with immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP). The nurse realizes the
most likely cause is - CORRECT-ANSWERSantibody destruction of platelets
A 40-year-old develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Upon
obtaining the history, which finding is most likely the cause for this
condition? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSepsis
In disseminiated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for
active bleeding after intravascular clotting
because: - CORRECT-ANSWERSClotting factors are depleted
A patient who experiences chronic gastrointestinal bleeding is diagnosed
with anemia. What is the primary cause
of the patient's anemia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIron deficiency
A patient is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which of the following
modifiable risk factors would the nurse suggest the patient change? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSmoking cigarettes
A patient presents to the primary care provider reporting chest pain and is
diagnosed with arteriosclerosis. This disease is caused by - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAbnormal thickening & hardening of the vessel walls.
A 49-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with chest pain.
EKG reveals ST elevation. He is diagnosed with myocardial ischemia. Which
of the following interventions would be most beneficial for the nurse to
implement? - CORRECT-ANSWERSApply oxygen to increase myocardial
oxygen supply
A 75-year-old male arrives to the Emergency Department via ambulance
after calling 911 to report severe chest pain. Lab results show that the
EXAM 3 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which types of muscles make up most of the musculoskeletal system?
a. Striated and involuntary
b. Smooth and voluntary
c. Striated and voluntary
d. Smooth and involuntary - CORRECT-ANSWERSc. Striated and voluntary
Irreversible changes in the distal joints of the fingers caused by osteoarthritis
are known as:
a. Bouchard's nodes
b. Lymph nodes
c. Haygarth's nodes
d. Heberden's nodes - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. Heberden's nodes
Osteoporosis is characterized by:
a. Porosity and brittleness
b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone formation -
CORRECT-ANSWERSa. Porosity and brittleness
Which treatment is commonly indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
b. Fluid restriction
c. Insulin
d. Oral antidiabetic agent - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. Oral antidiabetic agent
Areas in the United States that show higher rates than the national rate of
tuberculosis are areas that have high incidence of: - CORRECT-ANSWERSHIV
& homelessness
A 10-year-old develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and
intercostal retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficulty with
feelings that , "I cannot get enough air." What term should the nurse use to
document this condition? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDyspnea
A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2)
levels. What is the most likely cause of this situation? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHyperventilation
, Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect in a patient who
has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest wall and is experiencing
respiratory failure? - CORRECT-ANSWERSElevated PaCO2
A 50-year-old presents with hypotension, hypoxemia and tracheal deviation
to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds
barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Based upon these assessment
findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTension pneumothorax
A 5-year-old patient is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The patient will most
likely be treated with - CORRECT-ANSWERSchemotherapy
A 30-year-old presenting with hematuria, menorrhagia, and bleeding gums is
diagnosed with immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP). The nurse realizes the
most likely cause is - CORRECT-ANSWERSantibody destruction of platelets
A 40-year-old develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Upon
obtaining the history, which finding is most likely the cause for this
condition? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSepsis
In disseminiated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for
active bleeding after intravascular clotting
because: - CORRECT-ANSWERSClotting factors are depleted
A patient who experiences chronic gastrointestinal bleeding is diagnosed
with anemia. What is the primary cause
of the patient's anemia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIron deficiency
A patient is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which of the following
modifiable risk factors would the nurse suggest the patient change? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSmoking cigarettes
A patient presents to the primary care provider reporting chest pain and is
diagnosed with arteriosclerosis. This disease is caused by - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAbnormal thickening & hardening of the vessel walls.
A 49-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with chest pain.
EKG reveals ST elevation. He is diagnosed with myocardial ischemia. Which
of the following interventions would be most beneficial for the nurse to
implement? - CORRECT-ANSWERSApply oxygen to increase myocardial
oxygen supply
A 75-year-old male arrives to the Emergency Department via ambulance
after calling 911 to report severe chest pain. Lab results show that the
