PATHOPHYSIOLOGY HESI FINAL EXAM UPDATED 2025
WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
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The nurse is caring for a 9-month-old infant with gluten-induced
enteropathy. Which common term for this disorder would the nurse use
when discussing the infant's diagnosis with the parents? CORRECT
ANSWER celiac disease
Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn's
disease? CORRECT ANSWER Crypt epithelial cells
Which organism would the nurse explain was responsible for a client's
recent diagnosis of malaria? CORRECT ANSWER Sporozoa
The nurse explains to the parents of a 6 year old child with a pinworm
infestation how pinworms are transmitted. Which statement indicates
that the teaching ahs been understood? CORRECT ANSWER Wash
hands before eating
To which part of the respiratory system would the client's radiology
report refer when identifying the angle of Louis? CORRECT ANSWER
Carina
Which explanation will the nurse give when a client asks about what
causes varicose veins? CORRECT ANSWER "Incompetent valves of
superficial veins."
,The parents of a child with recently diagnosed leukemia ask the nurse
why their child has too many white blood cells. Which response by the
nurse is best? CORRECT ANSWER "The bone marrow is not
controlling your child's white blood cell production as it should."
Which complication may develop in the child with hypospadias with
chordee? CORRECT ANSWER Sexual difficulties
Which statements regarding acne are correct? Select all that apply
CORRECT ANSWER Acne may be caused by stress
Family hx could be a reason for it
Propionibacterium acnes causes acne
Acne is commonly found on the face, chest, lower back, and neck
Which conditions may result from immunoglobin IgE antibodies on
mast cells reacting with antigens? CORRECT ANSWER Asthma
Hay fever
A client sustained minor skin injuries after an accident. Which event
occurs close to the time of injury? CORRECT ANSWER Migration of
leukocytes to the site of injury
Which virus is responsible for causing infectious mononucleosis in
clients? CORRECT ANSWER Epstein-Barr
, Which condition is due to decreased elasticity of the outer lens?
CORRECT ANSWER Presbyopia
Which explanation would the nurse provide to the parents of a child with
spasmodic croup who ask why their child is receiving humidified
oxygen? CORRECT ANSWER It helps prevent drying of membranes
Which type of brain tumor can originate from cells that form the myelin
sheath around nerves? CORRECT ANSWER Acoustic neuroma
While conducting an eye examination, the ophthalmologist shines a light
into the client's pupil and observes there is a slow recovery of the pupil
size. Which muscular atrophy is responsible for this condition?
CORRECT ANSWER The iris dilator muscle
Which factor is the cause of frequent upper respiratory tract infections in
toddlers? CORRECT ANSWER Immature immune system
Which strategy would the nurse teach the parents of a child who is being
discharged from the hospital after a diagnosis of acute spasmodic
laryngitis to help prevent another croup episode? CORRECT ANSWER
Use a cool mist vaporizer
A newborn with Erb palsy has an asymmetric Moro reflex. Which cause
would the nurse suspect? CORRECT ANSWER an injury to the
shoulder during birth
WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+
The nurse is caring for a 9-month-old infant with gluten-induced
enteropathy. Which common term for this disorder would the nurse use
when discussing the infant's diagnosis with the parents? CORRECT
ANSWER celiac disease
Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn's
disease? CORRECT ANSWER Crypt epithelial cells
Which organism would the nurse explain was responsible for a client's
recent diagnosis of malaria? CORRECT ANSWER Sporozoa
The nurse explains to the parents of a 6 year old child with a pinworm
infestation how pinworms are transmitted. Which statement indicates
that the teaching ahs been understood? CORRECT ANSWER Wash
hands before eating
To which part of the respiratory system would the client's radiology
report refer when identifying the angle of Louis? CORRECT ANSWER
Carina
Which explanation will the nurse give when a client asks about what
causes varicose veins? CORRECT ANSWER "Incompetent valves of
superficial veins."
,The parents of a child with recently diagnosed leukemia ask the nurse
why their child has too many white blood cells. Which response by the
nurse is best? CORRECT ANSWER "The bone marrow is not
controlling your child's white blood cell production as it should."
Which complication may develop in the child with hypospadias with
chordee? CORRECT ANSWER Sexual difficulties
Which statements regarding acne are correct? Select all that apply
CORRECT ANSWER Acne may be caused by stress
Family hx could be a reason for it
Propionibacterium acnes causes acne
Acne is commonly found on the face, chest, lower back, and neck
Which conditions may result from immunoglobin IgE antibodies on
mast cells reacting with antigens? CORRECT ANSWER Asthma
Hay fever
A client sustained minor skin injuries after an accident. Which event
occurs close to the time of injury? CORRECT ANSWER Migration of
leukocytes to the site of injury
Which virus is responsible for causing infectious mononucleosis in
clients? CORRECT ANSWER Epstein-Barr
, Which condition is due to decreased elasticity of the outer lens?
CORRECT ANSWER Presbyopia
Which explanation would the nurse provide to the parents of a child with
spasmodic croup who ask why their child is receiving humidified
oxygen? CORRECT ANSWER It helps prevent drying of membranes
Which type of brain tumor can originate from cells that form the myelin
sheath around nerves? CORRECT ANSWER Acoustic neuroma
While conducting an eye examination, the ophthalmologist shines a light
into the client's pupil and observes there is a slow recovery of the pupil
size. Which muscular atrophy is responsible for this condition?
CORRECT ANSWER The iris dilator muscle
Which factor is the cause of frequent upper respiratory tract infections in
toddlers? CORRECT ANSWER Immature immune system
Which strategy would the nurse teach the parents of a child who is being
discharged from the hospital after a diagnosis of acute spasmodic
laryngitis to help prevent another croup episode? CORRECT ANSWER
Use a cool mist vaporizer
A newborn with Erb palsy has an asymmetric Moro reflex. Which cause
would the nurse suspect? CORRECT ANSWER an injury to the
shoulder during birth
