PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What are the two main conditions responsible for chronic kidney disease? -
ANSWERS-Hypertension and Diabetes
QUESTION 2
Which of the following can lead to an intrarenal kidney injury? - ANSWERS-Clot
in the renal artery
QUESTION 3
What causes a rigid abdomen in Peritonitis? - ANSWERS-Inflammation and
Abdominal muscle spasm
QUESTION 4
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Which of the following electrolyte disorders is associated with Syndrome of
Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone? - ANSWERS-Hyponatremia
QUESTION 5
Which of the following causes obstructions in the renal system? - ANSWERS-
Presense of a tumor and enlarged prostate
QUESTION 6
A client presents to the emergency department with lower right abdominal pain,
fever, nausea, and occasional diarrhea. After palpating the abdomen, the client
displays rebound tenderness. What would the nurse anticipate the client is
experiencing? - ANSWERS-Appendicitis
QUESTION 7
Which of the following injury is associated with prerenal kidney injury? -
ANSWERS-An episode of decreased blood flow to the kidneys. hemorrhage
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QUESTION 8
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - ANSWERS-Cold
intolerance, constipation, weight gain, Bradycardia
QUESTION 9
Which of the following may a client be at risk for it they have the human papillary
virus? (HPV) - ANSWERS-Cervical Cancer
QUESTION 10
Which electrolyte can cause fatal cardiac dysrhythmias for clients with chronic
kidney disease? - ANSWERS-Potassium
QUESTION 11
A nurse is teaching a client about syphilis. Which information should the nurse
include? - ANSWERS-Syphilis can be fatal in the tertiary stage or the disease
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QUESTION 12
How many stages of syphilis are there? - ANSWERS-4 stages: primary, secondary,
latent, and tertiary (also known as neurosyphilis)
- Primary syphilis is the first stage of the disease. It causes one or more small,
painless sores in or around the genitals, anus, or mouth.
QUESTION 13
What is the order of the flow of filtrate through the kidneys? - ANSWERS-The
correct order for filtrate flow through a nephron is Glomerular capsule (Bowman's
Capsule) , Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) , loop of Henle, DCT, collecting
duct.
QUESTION 14
When a client has abnormal functioning of the parathyroid glands, this can result in
imbalances of which of the following electrolyte? - ANSWERS-Calcium
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