NR507 Final, NR 507 Final, Final Exam Week 5-8 Questions with
Verified Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: What phrase describes the condition in which a series A. of alveoli in the left lower
lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?
B. Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
Answer: B. Alveolar dead space
Question 2: A function of the pericardium is to:
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
Answer: A. Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
Question 3: Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:
A. Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
Answer: A. Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
Question 4: The FNP is teaching the community about health pro- A. motion. Which information
should the FNP include for (B). innate immunity?
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
Answer: following an illness 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?
A. cyanosis
B. Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
Answer: B. Dyspnea
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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:
A. hyperchromic
B. Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
Answer: B. Hypochromic
Question 7: A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These
symptoms support which B. diagnosis?
A. pyloric stenosis Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
D. Hiatal hernia
Answer: D. Hiatal hernia
Question 8: A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses A. a profuse amount of blood.
Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
D. Peripheral vasoconstriction
Answer: D. Peripheral vasoconstriction
Question 9: Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who:
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
Answer: A. has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization
Question 10: Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:
A. Severity
B. Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
Answer: B. Location of lesions
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,Question 11: A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt
begins beating harder & B. faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the C. following
states of the general adaptation syndrome is she experienced?
A. Alarm stage Stage of resistance Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
Answer: A. Alarm stage Stage of resistance Adaptation
Question 12: A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is:
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
Answer: C. Loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter
Question 13: A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result A. in:
B. Shunting
C. Alveolar collapse
D. Bronchospasm
Answer: B. Shunting
Question 14: A 52 y/o/m is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. A. While designing the
treatment plan, the nurse realizes flow that the pt is expected to have hydronephrosis & a
decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by:
B. Decreased peritubular capillary pressure
C. Dilation of the renal pelvis & calyces proximal to a blockage
D. Stimulation of antidiuretic hormone
Answer: C. Dilation of the renal pelvis & calyces proximal to a blockage
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? C.
A. Being vegetarian
B. Being alcoholic Age
D. Gender
Answer: B. Being alcoholic Age
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, Question 16: A 20 u/o underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results revealed a
congenital defect in the valve papillary muscles. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
occur?
A. Closure of the semilunar
B. Backward expulsion of the atrioventricular valves
C. Closure of the atrioventricular valve.
D. Backward expulsion of the semilunar valves.
Answer: B. Backward expulsion of the atrioventricular valves
Question 17: A 58 y/o/f presents in the clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and tingling of her fingers.
Laboratory findings show low hgb & hct, a high mean corpuscular volume, C. & normal plasma
iron. These assessment findings are D. consistent with which type of anemia?
A. hemolytic anemia
B. Pernicious anemia Iron deficiency anemia Aplastic anemia
Answer: B. Pernicious anemia Iron deficiency anemia Aplastic anemia
Question 18: A 54 y/o/m with a long hx of smoking presents with a chief concern of excessive
tiredness, sob, & overall ill feelings. Lab results reveal decreased pH, CO2, & nor- (C). mal
bicarbonate ion. These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of:
Answer: A Respiratory alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis Respiratory acidosis
Question 19: A 50 y/o/m reports episodes of frequently recurring crampy abd pain, diarrhea &
bloody stools. A possible B. diagnosis would be:
A. Ulcerative colitis Hiatal hernia
C. Pyloric obstruction
D. Achalasia
Answer: A. Ulcerative colitis Hiatal hernia
Question 20: As a result of blockage in the pulmonary artery, blood A. would first back up into
the:
B. Left ventricle
C. Pulmonary veins
D. Right ventricle
Answer: D. Right ventricle
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Verified Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: What phrase describes the condition in which a series A. of alveoli in the left lower
lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?
B. Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
Answer: B. Alveolar dead space
Question 2: A function of the pericardium is to:
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
Answer: A. Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
Question 3: Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:
A. Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
Answer: A. Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
Question 4: The FNP is teaching the community about health pro- A. motion. Which information
should the FNP include for (B). innate immunity?
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
Answer: following an illness 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?
A. cyanosis
B. Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
Answer: B. Dyspnea
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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:
A. hyperchromic
B. Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
Answer: B. Hypochromic
Question 7: A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These
symptoms support which B. diagnosis?
A. pyloric stenosis Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
D. Hiatal hernia
Answer: D. Hiatal hernia
Question 8: A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses A. a profuse amount of blood.
Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
D. Peripheral vasoconstriction
Answer: D. Peripheral vasoconstriction
Question 9: Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who:
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
Answer: A. has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization
Question 10: Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:
A. Severity
B. Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
Answer: B. Location of lesions
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,Question 11: A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt
begins beating harder & B. faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the C. following
states of the general adaptation syndrome is she experienced?
A. Alarm stage Stage of resistance Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
Answer: A. Alarm stage Stage of resistance Adaptation
Question 12: A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is:
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
Answer: C. Loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter
Question 13: A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result A. in:
B. Shunting
C. Alveolar collapse
D. Bronchospasm
Answer: B. Shunting
Question 14: A 52 y/o/m is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. A. While designing the
treatment plan, the nurse realizes flow that the pt is expected to have hydronephrosis & a
decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by:
B. Decreased peritubular capillary pressure
C. Dilation of the renal pelvis & calyces proximal to a blockage
D. Stimulation of antidiuretic hormone
Answer: C. Dilation of the renal pelvis & calyces proximal to a blockage
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? C.
A. Being vegetarian
B. Being alcoholic Age
D. Gender
Answer: B. Being alcoholic Age
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, Question 16: A 20 u/o underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results revealed a
congenital defect in the valve papillary muscles. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
occur?
A. Closure of the semilunar
B. Backward expulsion of the atrioventricular valves
C. Closure of the atrioventricular valve.
D. Backward expulsion of the semilunar valves.
Answer: B. Backward expulsion of the atrioventricular valves
Question 17: A 58 y/o/f presents in the clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and tingling of her fingers.
Laboratory findings show low hgb & hct, a high mean corpuscular volume, C. & normal plasma
iron. These assessment findings are D. consistent with which type of anemia?
A. hemolytic anemia
B. Pernicious anemia Iron deficiency anemia Aplastic anemia
Answer: B. Pernicious anemia Iron deficiency anemia Aplastic anemia
Question 18: A 54 y/o/m with a long hx of smoking presents with a chief concern of excessive
tiredness, sob, & overall ill feelings. Lab results reveal decreased pH, CO2, & nor- (C). mal
bicarbonate ion. These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of:
Answer: A Respiratory alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis Respiratory acidosis
Question 19: A 50 y/o/m reports episodes of frequently recurring crampy abd pain, diarrhea &
bloody stools. A possible B. diagnosis would be:
A. Ulcerative colitis Hiatal hernia
C. Pyloric obstruction
D. Achalasia
Answer: A. Ulcerative colitis Hiatal hernia
Question 20: As a result of blockage in the pulmonary artery, blood A. would first back up into
the:
B. Left ventricle
C. Pulmonary veins
D. Right ventricle
Answer: D. Right ventricle
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