Pathophysiology Exam 3 NR 283 Latest 2026/2027
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Graded A+
Elevated PaCO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following lab values would
the nurse expect in a patient who has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest
wall and is experiencing respiratory failure?
Tension pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER-A 50-year-old presents with
hypotension, hypoxemia and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the
air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere.
Based upon these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is
experiencing?
chemotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-A 5-year-old patient is diagnosed with
acute leukemia. The patient will most likely be treated with
antibody destruction of platelets - CORRECT ANSWER-A 30-year-old
presenting with hematuria, menorrhagia, and bleeding gums is diagnosed with
immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP). The nurse realizes the most likely cause is
,Sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-A 40-year-old develops disseminated intravascular
coagulation (DIC). Upon obtaining the history, which finding is most likely the
cause for this condition?
c. Striated and voluntary - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Which types of muscles make
up most of the musculoskeletal system?
a. Striated and involuntary
b. Smooth and voluntary
c. Striated and voluntary
d. Smooth and involuntary
d. Heberden's nodes - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Irreversible changes in the distal
joints of the fingers caused by osteoarthritis are known as:
a. Bouchard's nodes
b. Lymph nodes
c. Haygarth's nodes
d. Heberden's nodes
a. Porosity and brittleness - CORRECT ANSWER-3. Osteoporosis is
characterized by:
, a. Porosity and brittleness
b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone formation
d. Oral antidiabetic agent - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Which treatment is
commonly indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
b. Fluid restriction
c. Insulin
d. Oral antidiabetic agent
a. Decreased blood glucose level - CORRECT ANSWER-5. Which of the
following is caused by the release of insulin?
a. Decreased blood glucose level
b. Increased blood glucose level
c. Increased lipid breakdown
d. Increased protein breakdown
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
Elevated PaCO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following lab values would
the nurse expect in a patient who has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest
wall and is experiencing respiratory failure?
Tension pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER-A 50-year-old presents with
hypotension, hypoxemia and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the
air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere.
Based upon these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is
experiencing?
chemotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-A 5-year-old patient is diagnosed with
acute leukemia. The patient will most likely be treated with
antibody destruction of platelets - CORRECT ANSWER-A 30-year-old
presenting with hematuria, menorrhagia, and bleeding gums is diagnosed with
immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP). The nurse realizes the most likely cause is
,Sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-A 40-year-old develops disseminated intravascular
coagulation (DIC). Upon obtaining the history, which finding is most likely the
cause for this condition?
c. Striated and voluntary - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Which types of muscles make
up most of the musculoskeletal system?
a. Striated and involuntary
b. Smooth and voluntary
c. Striated and voluntary
d. Smooth and involuntary
d. Heberden's nodes - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Irreversible changes in the distal
joints of the fingers caused by osteoarthritis are known as:
a. Bouchard's nodes
b. Lymph nodes
c. Haygarth's nodes
d. Heberden's nodes
a. Porosity and brittleness - CORRECT ANSWER-3. Osteoporosis is
characterized by:
, a. Porosity and brittleness
b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone formation
d. Oral antidiabetic agent - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Which treatment is
commonly indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
b. Fluid restriction
c. Insulin
d. Oral antidiabetic agent
a. Decreased blood glucose level - CORRECT ANSWER-5. Which of the
following is caused by the release of insulin?
a. Decreased blood glucose level
b. Increased blood glucose level
c. Increased lipid breakdown
d. Increased protein breakdown
