NR507 Final Exam Questions with Verified
Answers (Latest 2024/ 2025)- Chamberlain
What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe
receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? - ANSWERA. A right to left
shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
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
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
The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information should
the FNP include for innate immunity? - ANSWERA. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
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? - ANSWERA.
cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an
abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes: - ANSWERA.
hyperchromic
,(B). Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These symptoms
support which diagnosis? - ANSWERA. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
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? - ANSWERA. Movement of
fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
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
Chronic gastritis is classified according to the: - ANSWERA. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
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
A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is: - ANSWERA.
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
A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result in: - ANSWERA. Increased dead
space
(B). Shunting
C. Alveolar collapse
, D. Bronchospasm
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: - ANSWERA. 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
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? - ANSWERA.
Being vegetarian
(B). Being alcoholic
C. Age
D. Gender
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? - ANSWERA. 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.
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, & normal
plasma iron. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia? -
ANSWERA. hemolytic anemia
(B). Pernicious anemia
C. Iron deficiency anemia
D. Aplastic anemia
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, & normal
bicarbonate ion. These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of: - ANSWERA
Respiratory alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
(C). Respiratory acidosis
A 50 y/o/m reports episodes of frequently recurring crampy abd pain, diarrhea & bloody
stools. A possible diagnosis would be: - ANSWER(A). Ulcerative colitis
B. Hiatal hernia
C. Pyloric obstruction
D. Achalasia
As a result of blockage in the pulmonary artery, blood would first back up into the: -
ANSWERA. Aorta
Answers (Latest 2024/ 2025)- Chamberlain
What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe
receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? - ANSWERA. A right to left
shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
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
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
The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information should
the FNP include for innate immunity? - ANSWERA. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
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? - ANSWERA.
cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an
abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes: - ANSWERA.
hyperchromic
,(B). Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These symptoms
support which diagnosis? - ANSWERA. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
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? - ANSWERA. Movement of
fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
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
Chronic gastritis is classified according to the: - ANSWERA. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
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
A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is: - ANSWERA.
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
A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result in: - ANSWERA. Increased dead
space
(B). Shunting
C. Alveolar collapse
, D. Bronchospasm
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: - ANSWERA. 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
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? - ANSWERA.
Being vegetarian
(B). Being alcoholic
C. Age
D. Gender
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? - ANSWERA. 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.
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, & normal
plasma iron. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia? -
ANSWERA. hemolytic anemia
(B). Pernicious anemia
C. Iron deficiency anemia
D. Aplastic anemia
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, & normal
bicarbonate ion. These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of: - ANSWERA
Respiratory alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
(C). Respiratory acidosis
A 50 y/o/m reports episodes of frequently recurring crampy abd pain, diarrhea & bloody
stools. A possible diagnosis would be: - ANSWER(A). Ulcerative colitis
B. Hiatal hernia
C. Pyloric obstruction
D. Achalasia
As a result of blockage in the pulmonary artery, blood would first back up into the: -
ANSWERA. Aorta
