2023 NR 507 MIDTERM WEEK 4 ACTUAL EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS2023 NR 507 MIDTERM WEEK 4 ACTUAL EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS2023 NR 507 MIDTERM WEEK 4 ACTUAL EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

2023 NR 507 MIDTERM WEEK 4 ACTUAL EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. A 10 year old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes this reaction is the result of: a. IgE 2. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by: . Right ventricular hypertrophy 3. A 6 year old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? . Antibodies 4. A 52 year old male is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the treatment plan, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: . Dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage 5. Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by the kidneys to stimulate bone marrow production of red blood cells? . Erythropoietin 6. A 4 year old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings accompanies this condition? . Proteinuria 7. During which stage of human development does the role of epigenetics have the greatest impact on the development of epigenetic abnormalities? . In utero 8. Under most circumstances, increased work of breathing results in: . Oxygenated blood is transported from the lungs to the heart via the pulmonary veins 9. The renin-angiotensin system will be activated by: . Decreased blood pressure in the afferent arterioles 10. A nurse realizes glucose will be excreted in the urine when: . The carrier molecules have reached their maximum 11. The FNP is giving an example of inflammation as an etiology for cancer development. What is the best example the FNP should give? . Ulcerative colitis and colon cancer 12. Which type of nephron determines the concentration of the urine? . Juxtamedullary 13. A 22 year old was recently diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which decreased lab finding would be expected to accompany this virus? . CD4 + T-helper 14. What type of phagocytic cell lies between the layers of the renal capillaries? . Mesangial cells 15. A 35 year old hypertensive male begins taking a diuretic. Which of the following common side effects of this medication should the nurse monitor? . Hypokalemia 16. The movement of blood info and out of the capillary beds of the lungs to the body tissues and cells describes the process of: . Perfusion 17. Which of the following terms should the nurse use when there is a balance between outward recoil of the chest wall and inward recoil of lungs at rest? . Functional residual capacity (FRC) is reached 18. Upon examination of the male infant, it is determined that the urethral meatus is located undersurface of the penis. The nurse will document this condition as: . Hypospadias 19. If the FNP wants to obtain the best estimate of renal function, which test should the nurse monitor? . Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 20. A 54 year old male with a long history of smoking complains of excessive tiredness, shortness of breath, and overall ill feelings. Lab results reveal decreased pH, increased CO2, and normal bicarbonate ion. These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of: . Respiratory acidosis 21. A 5 year old male presents with low-set ears, a fish-shaped mouth, and involuntary rapid muscular contraction. Laboratory testing reveals decreased calcium levels. Which of the following diagnosis is most likely? . T-lymphocyte deficiency 22. When the FNP is checking the urinalysis, plasma proteins should be absent from the urine because: . The negative charge of the glomerular filtration membrane repels the plasma proteins 23. A 55 year old female reports urinary retention. Tests reveal a lower urinary tract obstruction. Which of the following is of most concern to the nurse