Midterm Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm
Exam Latest 2023-2024 Chamberlain College
Of Nursing(VERSION A)
1. The coronary ostia are located in the: (Points : 2)
Left ventricle
Aortic valve
Coronary sinus
Aorta
2. Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally
lodge? (Points : 2)
Trachea
Left lung
Bronchus
Bronchioles
3. Which type of antibody is involved in type I hypersensitivity reaction? (Points : 2)
IgA
IgE
IgG
IgM
4. Hypersensitivity is best defined as a(an): (Points : 2)
Disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of self-antigens
Immunologic reaction of one person to the tissue of another person
Altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease
Undetectable immune response in the presence of antigens
, 5. What is the final stage of the infectious process? (Points : 2)
Colonization
Invasion
Multiplication
Spread
6. The function of the foramen ovale in a fetus allows what to occur? (Points : 2)
Right-to-left blood shunting
Left-to-right blood shunting
Blood flow from the umbilical cord
Blood flow to the lungs
7. What physical sign is the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel? (Points : 2)
Increased blood pressure during periods of stress
Bounding pulse felt on palpation
Cyanosis observed on excretion
Murmur heard on auscultation
8. Which statement concerning benign tumors is true? (Points : 2)
The resulting pain is severe.
Benign tumors are not encapsulated.
Benign tumors are fast growing.
The cells are well-differentiated.
9. It has been determined that a tumor is in stage 2. What is the meaning of this finding? (Points :
2)
Cancer is confined to the organ of origin.