Cystic Fibrosis NCLEX Final Review
Exam And All Correct Answers.
The nurse should understand that the genetic defect of cystic fibrosis causes which change to the mucus
secretions?
They become thin and watery.
They become bloody.
They become thick and sticky.
They become yellow with pus. - Answer They become thick and sticky.
The nurse is preparing a presentation on cystic fibrosis (CF). Which statement should the nurse include
to describe the cause of the genetic mutation of CF?
Absence or dysfunction of protein consumed by the mother
Absence or dysfunction of a protein
Absence or dysfunction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein
Absence or dysfunction of the tumor necrois factor (TNF) protein - Answer Absence or dysfunction of
the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein
The nurse should recognize that in order for a child to inherit cystic fibrosis (CF), which parent must
possess the transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutation?
Female parent with CFTR gene mutation
, Male parent
Neither parent
Both parents - Answer Both parents
The nurse is assessing clients at the community clinic. Which group does the nurse consider as
appropriate for genetic testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) via blood or saliva?
All couples expecting a baby
Only the parent with a family history, when expecting a baby
Couples, with a family history of CF, expecting a baby
Those with no history of CF - Answer All couples expecting a baby
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected cystic fibrosis (CF). Which clinical manifestation should the
nurse recognize as a hallmark sign of the disease that would support this suspicion?
An increased amount of chloride in the sweat
A decreased amount of chloride in the nasal secretions
A decreased amount of chloride in the sweat
An increased amount of chloride in the nasal secretions - Answer An increased amount of chloride in
the sweat
Exam And All Correct Answers.
The nurse should understand that the genetic defect of cystic fibrosis causes which change to the mucus
secretions?
They become thin and watery.
They become bloody.
They become thick and sticky.
They become yellow with pus. - Answer They become thick and sticky.
The nurse is preparing a presentation on cystic fibrosis (CF). Which statement should the nurse include
to describe the cause of the genetic mutation of CF?
Absence or dysfunction of protein consumed by the mother
Absence or dysfunction of a protein
Absence or dysfunction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein
Absence or dysfunction of the tumor necrois factor (TNF) protein - Answer Absence or dysfunction of
the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein
The nurse should recognize that in order for a child to inherit cystic fibrosis (CF), which parent must
possess the transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutation?
Female parent with CFTR gene mutation
, Male parent
Neither parent
Both parents - Answer Both parents
The nurse is assessing clients at the community clinic. Which group does the nurse consider as
appropriate for genetic testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) via blood or saliva?
All couples expecting a baby
Only the parent with a family history, when expecting a baby
Couples, with a family history of CF, expecting a baby
Those with no history of CF - Answer All couples expecting a baby
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected cystic fibrosis (CF). Which clinical manifestation should the
nurse recognize as a hallmark sign of the disease that would support this suspicion?
An increased amount of chloride in the sweat
A decreased amount of chloride in the nasal secretions
A decreased amount of chloride in the sweat
An increased amount of chloride in the nasal secretions - Answer An increased amount of chloride in
the sweat
