NR507 Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers (Correct
Update)
Question 1: What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe
receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?
Answer: A. A right to left shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
Question 2: A function of the pericardium is to:
Answer: (A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
B. Improve blood flow through the heart
C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
D. Assist in cardiac contraction
Question 3: Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:
Answer: (A). Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
Question 4: The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information
should the FNP include for innate immunity?
Answer: A. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
Question 5: A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal
retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I can't get enough
air." What term should the FNP use to document this condition?
Answer: A. cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
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,Question 6: When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an
abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes:
Answer: A. hyperchromic
(B). Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
Question 7: A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These
symptoms support which diagnosis?
Answer: A. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
Question 8: A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood.
Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?
Answer: A. Movement of fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
Question 9: Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who:
Answer: (A). has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization
B. Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor
C. Has T cells that become B cells
D. Receives immunoglobulin
Question 10: Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:
Answer: A. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
Question 11: A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt
begins beating harder & faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the following states of
the general adaptation syndrome is she experienced?
Answer: (A). Alarm stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
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, Question 12: A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is:
Answer: A. Fibrosis of the lower third of the esophagus.
B. Sympathetic nerve stimulation
(C). Loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter
D. Reverse peristalsis of the stomach
Question 13: A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result in:
Answer: A. Increased dead space
(B). Shunting
C. Alveolar collapse
D. Bronchospasm
Question 14: A 52 y/o/m is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the
treatment plan, the nurse realizes that the pt is expected to have hydronephrosis & a decreased
glomerular filtration rate caused by:
Answer: A. Decreased renal blood flow
B. Decreased peritubular capillary pressure
(C). Dilation of the renal pelvis & calyces proximal to a blockage
D. Stimulation of antidiuretic hormone
Question 15: A 40 y/o/m's hx includes being a vegetarian & abusing alcohol. Which of the
following factors put him at greatest risk for developing folate deficiency anemia?
Answer: A. Being vegetarian
(B). Being alcoholic
C. Age
D. Gender
Question 16: A 20 u/o underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results revealed a
congenital defect in the papillary muscles. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
occur?
Answer: A. Closure of the semilunar valve
(B). Backward expulsion of the atrioventricular valves
C. Closure of the atrioventricular valve.
D. Backward expulsion of the semilunar valves.
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Update)
Question 1: What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe
receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?
Answer: A. A right to left shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
Question 2: A function of the pericardium is to:
Answer: (A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
B. Improve blood flow through the heart
C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
D. Assist in cardiac contraction
Question 3: Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:
Answer: (A). Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
Question 4: The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information
should the FNP include for innate immunity?
Answer: A. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
Question 5: A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal
retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I can't get enough
air." What term should the FNP use to document this condition?
Answer: A. cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
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,Question 6: When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an
abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes:
Answer: A. hyperchromic
(B). Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
Question 7: A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These
symptoms support which diagnosis?
Answer: A. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
Question 8: A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood.
Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?
Answer: A. Movement of fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
Question 9: Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who:
Answer: (A). has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization
B. Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor
C. Has T cells that become B cells
D. Receives immunoglobulin
Question 10: Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:
Answer: A. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
Question 11: A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt
begins beating harder & faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the following states of
the general adaptation syndrome is she experienced?
Answer: (A). Alarm stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
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, Question 12: A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is:
Answer: A. Fibrosis of the lower third of the esophagus.
B. Sympathetic nerve stimulation
(C). Loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter
D. Reverse peristalsis of the stomach
Question 13: A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result in:
Answer: A. Increased dead space
(B). Shunting
C. Alveolar collapse
D. Bronchospasm
Question 14: A 52 y/o/m is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the
treatment plan, the nurse realizes that the pt is expected to have hydronephrosis & a decreased
glomerular filtration rate caused by:
Answer: A. Decreased renal blood flow
B. Decreased peritubular capillary pressure
(C). Dilation of the renal pelvis & calyces proximal to a blockage
D. Stimulation of antidiuretic hormone
Question 15: A 40 y/o/m's hx includes being a vegetarian & abusing alcohol. Which of the
following factors put him at greatest risk for developing folate deficiency anemia?
Answer: A. Being vegetarian
(B). Being alcoholic
C. Age
D. Gender
Question 16: A 20 u/o underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results revealed a
congenital defect in the papillary muscles. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
occur?
Answer: A. Closure of the semilunar valve
(B). Backward expulsion of the atrioventricular valves
C. Closure of the atrioventricular valve.
D. Backward expulsion of the semilunar valves.
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