NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology – Comprehensive
Test Bank with Lifespan-Based Clinical Scenarios and
Evidence-Based Rationales
The coronary ostia are located in the ? - Answer- aorta
Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally lodge ?
- Answer- bronchus
Which type of antibody is involved in type I hypersensitivity reactions ? - Answer- IgE
Hypersensitivity is best defined as ? - Answer- an altered immunologic response to an antigen that
results in disease
What is the final stage of the infectious process ? - Answer- spread
(colonization, invasion, multiply, spread)
The function of the foramen ovale in a fetus allows what to occur ? - Answer- right to left blood
shunting
It has been determined that a tumor is in stage two. What is the meaning of this finding ? - Answer-
Cancer is locally invasive
What is the primary problem resulting from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn ? -
Answer- Atelectasis
Which statement is true concerning IgM ? - Answer- IgM is the first antibody produced during initial
response to an antigen
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, Apoptosis is ? - Answer- Normal mechanism for cells to self-destruct when growth is excessive
which statement concerning benign tumors is true ? - Answer- cells are well differentiated
Which complex (wave) represents the sum of all ventricular muscle cell depolarizations? ? - Answer-
QRS
Which organism is a common STD bacterial infection ? - Answer- Treponemapallidum
Which organ is stimulated during alarm phase of the gerneral adaption syndrome (GAS) ? - Answer-
Hypothalamus
What is the role of caretaker genes ? - Answer- Maintenance of genomic integrity
Where are antibodies produced ? - Answer- plasma B cells
The lung is innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system via which nerve ? - Answer- Vagus
What physical sign is the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel ? - Answer- murmur heard
on auscultation
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS of a newborn ? - Answer-
surfactant deficiency
What is the fundamental physiologic manifestation of anemia ? - Answer- Hypoxia
Which term is used to describe a muscle cell showing a reduced ability to form new muscle while
appearing highly disorganized ? - Answer- Anaplasia
Which of the following is classified as megaloblastic anemia ? - Answer- pernicious
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Test Bank with Lifespan-Based Clinical Scenarios and
Evidence-Based Rationales
The coronary ostia are located in the ? - Answer- aorta
Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally lodge ?
- Answer- bronchus
Which type of antibody is involved in type I hypersensitivity reactions ? - Answer- IgE
Hypersensitivity is best defined as ? - Answer- an altered immunologic response to an antigen that
results in disease
What is the final stage of the infectious process ? - Answer- spread
(colonization, invasion, multiply, spread)
The function of the foramen ovale in a fetus allows what to occur ? - Answer- right to left blood
shunting
It has been determined that a tumor is in stage two. What is the meaning of this finding ? - Answer-
Cancer is locally invasive
What is the primary problem resulting from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn ? -
Answer- Atelectasis
Which statement is true concerning IgM ? - Answer- IgM is the first antibody produced during initial
response to an antigen
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, Apoptosis is ? - Answer- Normal mechanism for cells to self-destruct when growth is excessive
which statement concerning benign tumors is true ? - Answer- cells are well differentiated
Which complex (wave) represents the sum of all ventricular muscle cell depolarizations? ? - Answer-
QRS
Which organism is a common STD bacterial infection ? - Answer- Treponemapallidum
Which organ is stimulated during alarm phase of the gerneral adaption syndrome (GAS) ? - Answer-
Hypothalamus
What is the role of caretaker genes ? - Answer- Maintenance of genomic integrity
Where are antibodies produced ? - Answer- plasma B cells
The lung is innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system via which nerve ? - Answer- Vagus
What physical sign is the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel ? - Answer- murmur heard
on auscultation
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS of a newborn ? - Answer-
surfactant deficiency
What is the fundamental physiologic manifestation of anemia ? - Answer- Hypoxia
Which term is used to describe a muscle cell showing a reduced ability to form new muscle while
appearing highly disorganized ? - Answer- Anaplasia
Which of the following is classified as megaloblastic anemia ? - Answer- pernicious
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