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SCI 225 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM 2025
LATEST PRACTICE QUESTION WITH ANSWERS (50
QUESTIONS) NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
The nurse is preparing a group of Cub Scouts for an overnight camping trip and instructs the Scouts
about the methods to prevent Lyme disease. Which statement by one of the Scouts indicates a need
for further instruction?
a. "I need to bring a hat to wear during the trip"
b. "I should wear long-sleeved tops and long pants"
c. "I should not use inspect repellents because it will attract the ticks"
d. "I need to wear closed shoes and socks that can be pulled over my pants" –
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Correct Answer :C. "I should not use inspect repellents because it will attract the ticks"
The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is diagnosed with cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma.
Based on this diagnosis, the nurse understands that this has been confirmed by which finding?
a. Swelling in the genital area
b. Swelling in the lower extremities
c. Positive punch biopsy of the cutaneous lesions
d. Appearance of reddish-blue lesions noted on the skin –
Correct Answer :C. Positive punch biopsy of the cutaneous lesions
The nurse is conducting allergy skin testing on a client. Which post-procedure interventions are most
appropriate? (SATA)
a. Record site, date, and time of the test
b. Give the client a list of potential allergens if identified
c. Estimate the size of the wheal and document the finding
d. Tell the client to return to have the site inspected only if there is a reaction
e. Have the client wait in the waiting room for at least 1 to 2 hours after injection –
Correct Answer :A. Record site, date, and time of the test
B. Give the client a list of potential allergens if identified
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been diagnosed with an allergy to latex. In
determining the client's risk factors, the nurse should question the client about an allergy to which
food item?
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a. Eggs
b. Milk
c. Yogurt
d. Bananas –
Correct Answer :D. Bananas
In order to determine the body mass index (BMI) for a client, which of the following assessment data
must the nurse obtain?
a. Abdominal circumference
b. 24-hour dietary recall
c. Neck circumference
d. Height and weight –
Correct Answer :d
A client on a diet that is very low in carbohydrates and high in protein submitted a urine specimen for
analysis. Which of the following does the nurse expect to see when the results come back?
a. Bacteria
b. Ketones
c. Low specific gravity
d. Glucose –
Correct Answer :b
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When trying to explain to parents of school-aged children how to find the "good" fats that should
used for cooking, which explanation is most accurate?
a. You should see "saturated fatty acids" on the ingredient list.
b. Look at the food label for "trans fatty acids."
c. Look for plant-based oils like "canola" on the label.
d. Look for "totally hydrogenated" fats on the list of ingredients. –
Correct Answer :c
A community health nurse is conducting a seminar at a local church group on health and wellness.
Which of the following does she tell the group is the leading cause of death in the United States?
a. Heart disease
b. Cancer
c. Automobile accidents
d. Infectious diseases –
Correct Answer :a
Which statement describes the greatest diagnostic limitation of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
a. It documents only current cardiac function.
b. It can interfere with the heart's conduction system.
c. It is an invasive procedure.
d. It is an expensive diagnostic tool. –
Correct Answer :a
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SCI 225 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM 2025
LATEST PRACTICE QUESTION WITH ANSWERS (50
QUESTIONS) NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
The nurse is preparing a group of Cub Scouts for an overnight camping trip and instructs the Scouts
about the methods to prevent Lyme disease. Which statement by one of the Scouts indicates a need
for further instruction?
a. "I need to bring a hat to wear during the trip"
b. "I should wear long-sleeved tops and long pants"
c. "I should not use inspect repellents because it will attract the ticks"
d. "I need to wear closed shoes and socks that can be pulled over my pants" –
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Correct Answer :C. "I should not use inspect repellents because it will attract the ticks"
The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is diagnosed with cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma.
Based on this diagnosis, the nurse understands that this has been confirmed by which finding?
a. Swelling in the genital area
b. Swelling in the lower extremities
c. Positive punch biopsy of the cutaneous lesions
d. Appearance of reddish-blue lesions noted on the skin –
Correct Answer :C. Positive punch biopsy of the cutaneous lesions
The nurse is conducting allergy skin testing on a client. Which post-procedure interventions are most
appropriate? (SATA)
a. Record site, date, and time of the test
b. Give the client a list of potential allergens if identified
c. Estimate the size of the wheal and document the finding
d. Tell the client to return to have the site inspected only if there is a reaction
e. Have the client wait in the waiting room for at least 1 to 2 hours after injection –
Correct Answer :A. Record site, date, and time of the test
B. Give the client a list of potential allergens if identified
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been diagnosed with an allergy to latex. In
determining the client's risk factors, the nurse should question the client about an allergy to which
food item?
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a. Eggs
b. Milk
c. Yogurt
d. Bananas –
Correct Answer :D. Bananas
In order to determine the body mass index (BMI) for a client, which of the following assessment data
must the nurse obtain?
a. Abdominal circumference
b. 24-hour dietary recall
c. Neck circumference
d. Height and weight –
Correct Answer :d
A client on a diet that is very low in carbohydrates and high in protein submitted a urine specimen for
analysis. Which of the following does the nurse expect to see when the results come back?
a. Bacteria
b. Ketones
c. Low specific gravity
d. Glucose –
Correct Answer :b
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When trying to explain to parents of school-aged children how to find the "good" fats that should
used for cooking, which explanation is most accurate?
a. You should see "saturated fatty acids" on the ingredient list.
b. Look at the food label for "trans fatty acids."
c. Look for plant-based oils like "canola" on the label.
d. Look for "totally hydrogenated" fats on the list of ingredients. –
Correct Answer :c
A community health nurse is conducting a seminar at a local church group on health and wellness.
Which of the following does she tell the group is the leading cause of death in the United States?
a. Heart disease
b. Cancer
c. Automobile accidents
d. Infectious diseases –
Correct Answer :a
Which statement describes the greatest diagnostic limitation of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
a. It documents only current cardiac function.
b. It can interfere with the heart's conduction system.
c. It is an invasive procedure.
d. It is an expensive diagnostic tool. –
Correct Answer :a
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