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A 50-question multiple-choice final exam covering core concepts in Advanced Pathophysiology. Topics include respiratory disorders (V/Q mismatch, pneumonia, croup, RDS, epiglottitis), cardiovascular function (pericardium, valves, shunts, CHF), hematology (anemia types, erythrocyte abnormalities), gastrointestinal diseases (GERD, PUD, gastritis, IBD, malabsorption), immunology (innate immunity, antibodies, clonal selection), endocrine disorders (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, diabetes), neuropathology, fluid/electrolytes, and stress response.

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NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology (Spring
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NR 507 Week 8 Final Exam: Spring
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Questions
1. What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left
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lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?
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A. A right to left shunt
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B. Alveolar dead space b b




C. A low ventilation-perfusionratio
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D. Pulmonary hypotension b




2. A function of the pericardium is to:
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A. Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
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B. Improve blood flow through the heart b b b b b




C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
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D. Assist in cardiac contraction b b b




3. Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:
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A. Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
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B. Water-soluble vitamins b




C. Proteins
D. Minerals


4. The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which
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information should the FNP include for innate immunity?
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A. following an illness b b




B. At birth b




C. via injection of specific antibodies
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D. In adulthood b

, 5. A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and
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intercostal retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings
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that, "I can't get enough air." What term should the FNP use to document this
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condition?
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A. cyanosis
B. Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea


6. When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes
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contain an abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these
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erythrocytes:
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A. hyperchromic
B. Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic


7. A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing.
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These symptoms support which diagnosis?
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A. pyloric stenosis b




B. Gastric cancer b




C. Achalasia
D. Hiatal hernia b




8. A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of
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blood. Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?
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A. Movement of fluid into the cell b b b b b




B. Decreased cardiac output b b

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