NR 507 Final Exam Advanced Pathophysiology -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
(Graded A+)
What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains
meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a
posterior arch of a vertebra?--- correct answer ---
Myelomeningocele
What provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue?--- correct
answer --- Glomerular filtration rate
Where are langerhans cells found?--- correct answer --- Skin
Where in the lung does gas exchange occur?--- correct answer --- Alveolocapillary
membrane
The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by: 5
months
When renin is released, it is capable of which action?--- correct answer ---
Formation of angiotensin 1
The portion of the antigen that is configured for recognition and binding is
referred to as what type of determinant?--- correct answer ---
,epitope
Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea?--- correct
answer --- Chlamydia
How is the effectiveness of vitamin B12 therapy measured?--- correct answer ---
Reticulocyte count
Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue
origin?--- correct answer ---
Epithelial cells
Which type of microorganism reproduces on the skin?--- correct answer --- Bacteria
and fungi
An infant has a crescendo-decrescendo systolic ejection murmur located between
the second and third intercostal spaces along the left sternal border. A wide fixed
splitting of the second heart sound is also found. These clinical findings are
consistent with which congenital heart defect?--- correct answer ---
Atrial Septal Defect
An infant diagnosed with a small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) would likely
exhibit which symptom?--- correct answer ---
Lack of symptoms
,What is the function of erythrocytes?--- correct answer --- Tissue oxygenation
Which terms represent the correct nomenclature for benign and malignant tumors
of adipose tissue, respectively?--- correct answer ---
Lipoma, liposarcoma
What is the the chance with each pregnancy that a child born to two parents with
sickle trait will have sickle cell disease
25%
What pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps
particles moving toward the oropharynx?--- correct answer ---
Cilias
The concentration of the final urine is determined by antidiuretic hormone (AHD),
which is secreted by which gland?--- correct answer ---
Posterior pituitary
Why is the herpes virus inaccessible to antibodies after the initial infection?---
correct answer --- The virus does not circulate in the blood
, Which renal change is found in older adults?--- correct answer --- Decrease in the
number of nephrons
Which immunoglobulin is present in blood, saliva, breast milk, and respiratory
secretions?--- correct answer ---
IgA
Which hormone prompts increased anxiety, vigilance, and arousal during a stress
response?--- correct answer ---
Norepinephrine
Which statement is true regarding maternal antibodies provided to the neonate?---
correct answer --- The antibodies enter circulation by means of active transport
The function of the tumor cell marker is to:
screen individuals for high risk of cancer
Which statement is true concerning a fungal infection Phagocytes and t
lymphocytes control fungal infection
Which change is a result of puberty and defends the vagina from infection?---
correct answer --- Vaginal pH becomes more acidic
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
(Graded A+)
What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains
meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a
posterior arch of a vertebra?--- correct answer ---
Myelomeningocele
What provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue?--- correct
answer --- Glomerular filtration rate
Where are langerhans cells found?--- correct answer --- Skin
Where in the lung does gas exchange occur?--- correct answer --- Alveolocapillary
membrane
The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by: 5
months
When renin is released, it is capable of which action?--- correct answer ---
Formation of angiotensin 1
The portion of the antigen that is configured for recognition and binding is
referred to as what type of determinant?--- correct answer ---
,epitope
Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea?--- correct
answer --- Chlamydia
How is the effectiveness of vitamin B12 therapy measured?--- correct answer ---
Reticulocyte count
Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue
origin?--- correct answer ---
Epithelial cells
Which type of microorganism reproduces on the skin?--- correct answer --- Bacteria
and fungi
An infant has a crescendo-decrescendo systolic ejection murmur located between
the second and third intercostal spaces along the left sternal border. A wide fixed
splitting of the second heart sound is also found. These clinical findings are
consistent with which congenital heart defect?--- correct answer ---
Atrial Septal Defect
An infant diagnosed with a small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) would likely
exhibit which symptom?--- correct answer ---
Lack of symptoms
,What is the function of erythrocytes?--- correct answer --- Tissue oxygenation
Which terms represent the correct nomenclature for benign and malignant tumors
of adipose tissue, respectively?--- correct answer ---
Lipoma, liposarcoma
What is the the chance with each pregnancy that a child born to two parents with
sickle trait will have sickle cell disease
25%
What pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps
particles moving toward the oropharynx?--- correct answer ---
Cilias
The concentration of the final urine is determined by antidiuretic hormone (AHD),
which is secreted by which gland?--- correct answer ---
Posterior pituitary
Why is the herpes virus inaccessible to antibodies after the initial infection?---
correct answer --- The virus does not circulate in the blood
, Which renal change is found in older adults?--- correct answer --- Decrease in the
number of nephrons
Which immunoglobulin is present in blood, saliva, breast milk, and respiratory
secretions?--- correct answer ---
IgA
Which hormone prompts increased anxiety, vigilance, and arousal during a stress
response?--- correct answer ---
Norepinephrine
Which statement is true regarding maternal antibodies provided to the neonate?---
correct answer --- The antibodies enter circulation by means of active transport
The function of the tumor cell marker is to:
screen individuals for high risk of cancer
Which statement is true concerning a fungal infection Phagocytes and t
lymphocytes control fungal infection
Which change is a result of puberty and defends the vagina from infection?---
correct answer --- Vaginal pH becomes more acidic
