NSG 3280(Patho) Nclex Reviews For
Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
- edema occurs when ischemic tissue swells because of cellular energy
failure.
a. Interstitial
b. Osmotic
c. Vasogenic
d. Cytotoxic - ------------ANS: d. Cytotoxic
- is a form of spina bifida in which a saclike cyst filled with CSF protrudes
through the spinal defect but does not involve the spinal cord.
a. Spina bifida occulta
b. Meningocele
c. Myelomeningocele
d. Meningomyelocele - ------------ANS: b. Meningocele
- is one of the most common complications of diabetes.
a. Cataract
b. Diabetic retinopathy
c. Macular degeneration
d. Glaucoma - ------------ANS: b. Diabetic retinopathy
- occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or
jerky movement in one or both eyes.
a. Nystagmus
b. Dysconjugate movement
c. Ocular palsy
d. Doll's eyes - ------------ANS: a. Nystagmus
A bone disorder that results from insufficient vitamin D is referred to as
,a rickets.
b. osteoporosis.
c. osteomalacia.
d. subluxation. - ------------ANS: c. osteomalacia
A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis would be
a. systemic manifestations of inflammation.
b. localized pain in weight-bearing joints.
c. reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidney.
d. firm, crystallized nodules or -tophill at the affected joints. - ------------ANS: a.
systemic manifestations of inflammation.
A college student living in a dormitory reports a stiff neck and headache and is
found to have a fever of 102°F. This information is most consistent with:
a. encephalitis.
b. meningitis.
c. skull fracture.
d. cerebral ischemia. - ------------ANS: b. meningitis
A condition of ocular misalignment that causes a cross-eyed appearance is
referred to as:
a. strabismus.
b. amblyopia.
c. cataract.
d. retinopathy. - ------------ANS: a. strabismus
A fracture in which bone breaks into two or more fragments is referred to as:
a. Comminuted
b. Open
c. Greenstick
d. Stress - ------------ANS: a. comminuted
A laboratory test result that helps confirm the diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is:
a. elevated serum calcium level.
b. elevated monoclonal antibody titer.
, c. positive antinuclear antibodies.
d. positive microsomal antibodies. - ------------ANS: c. positive antinuclear
antibodies.
A level of - on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates likely fatal damage
a. 3
b. 8
c. 12
d. 15 - ------------ANS: a. 3
A malignant bone-forming tumor is referred to as a(n)
a. rhabdosarcoma.
b. liposarcoma.
c. osteosarcoma.
d. Chondrosarcoma - ------------ANS: c. osteosarcoma
A patient diagnosed with diabetes smokes a pack of cigarettes daily and eats
very few green leafy vegetables. After experiencing a fractured toe, this
patient is at risk for:
a. delayed healing.
b. malunion.
c. nonunion
d. dysunion - ------------ANS: a. delayed healing
A patient presenting with a severe, pounding headache accompanied by
nausea and photophobia is likely experiencing a - headache.
a. tension
b. migraine
c. sinus
d. chronic - ------------ANS: b. migraine
A patient who experiences early symptoms of muscle twitching, cramping, and
stiffness of the hands may be demonstrating signs of:
a. Guillain-Barré syndrome.
b. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
- edema occurs when ischemic tissue swells because of cellular energy
failure.
a. Interstitial
b. Osmotic
c. Vasogenic
d. Cytotoxic - ------------ANS: d. Cytotoxic
- is a form of spina bifida in which a saclike cyst filled with CSF protrudes
through the spinal defect but does not involve the spinal cord.
a. Spina bifida occulta
b. Meningocele
c. Myelomeningocele
d. Meningomyelocele - ------------ANS: b. Meningocele
- is one of the most common complications of diabetes.
a. Cataract
b. Diabetic retinopathy
c. Macular degeneration
d. Glaucoma - ------------ANS: b. Diabetic retinopathy
- occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or
jerky movement in one or both eyes.
a. Nystagmus
b. Dysconjugate movement
c. Ocular palsy
d. Doll's eyes - ------------ANS: a. Nystagmus
A bone disorder that results from insufficient vitamin D is referred to as
,a rickets.
b. osteoporosis.
c. osteomalacia.
d. subluxation. - ------------ANS: c. osteomalacia
A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis would be
a. systemic manifestations of inflammation.
b. localized pain in weight-bearing joints.
c. reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidney.
d. firm, crystallized nodules or -tophill at the affected joints. - ------------ANS: a.
systemic manifestations of inflammation.
A college student living in a dormitory reports a stiff neck and headache and is
found to have a fever of 102°F. This information is most consistent with:
a. encephalitis.
b. meningitis.
c. skull fracture.
d. cerebral ischemia. - ------------ANS: b. meningitis
A condition of ocular misalignment that causes a cross-eyed appearance is
referred to as:
a. strabismus.
b. amblyopia.
c. cataract.
d. retinopathy. - ------------ANS: a. strabismus
A fracture in which bone breaks into two or more fragments is referred to as:
a. Comminuted
b. Open
c. Greenstick
d. Stress - ------------ANS: a. comminuted
A laboratory test result that helps confirm the diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is:
a. elevated serum calcium level.
b. elevated monoclonal antibody titer.
, c. positive antinuclear antibodies.
d. positive microsomal antibodies. - ------------ANS: c. positive antinuclear
antibodies.
A level of - on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates likely fatal damage
a. 3
b. 8
c. 12
d. 15 - ------------ANS: a. 3
A malignant bone-forming tumor is referred to as a(n)
a. rhabdosarcoma.
b. liposarcoma.
c. osteosarcoma.
d. Chondrosarcoma - ------------ANS: c. osteosarcoma
A patient diagnosed with diabetes smokes a pack of cigarettes daily and eats
very few green leafy vegetables. After experiencing a fractured toe, this
patient is at risk for:
a. delayed healing.
b. malunion.
c. nonunion
d. dysunion - ------------ANS: a. delayed healing
A patient presenting with a severe, pounding headache accompanied by
nausea and photophobia is likely experiencing a - headache.
a. tension
b. migraine
c. sinus
d. chronic - ------------ANS: b. migraine
A patient who experiences early symptoms of muscle twitching, cramping, and
stiffness of the hands may be demonstrating signs of:
a. Guillain-Barré syndrome.
b. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
