NSG 533 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE 389
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)/ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse observes that an older client has a hunched back. Which disorder does
the nurse suspect? - ANSWER..Osteoporosis
Which diagnostic technique is used to diagnose rickets? - ANSWER..Magnetic
resonance imaging scan
A nursing instructor is teaching a group of nursing students the causes of spinal
nerve impingement. Which statement made by the student indicated the need for
further teaching? - ANSWER..Disc thickening may cause spinal nerve
impingement
Which statement is true regarding rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis? -
ANSWER..Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease
The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about the various fluids of the
musculoskeletal system . Which statement made by a student nurse indicates
effective learning? - ANSWER..Edematous fluid accumulated in a joint affected
by osteoarthritis makes the joint capsule less effective as a protector.
Which class of medications are contraindicated for a client with Cushing's
disease? - ANSWER..Glucocorticoids
After assessing a client with spinal stenosis, the primary care provider orders
immediate decompression surgery. Which symptom in the client did the primary
care provider likely observe? - ANSWER..Diminished bowel and bladder
function
Which condition in a client may cause cauda equina syndrome? -
ANSWER..Paget's disease
,A nurse is caring for a client whose lumbar spinal nerve 4 is affected by
degenerative disc disease. Which condition does the nurse anticipate in the client?
- ANSWER..Diminished patella reflex
The primary care provider recommends measuring the trabecular bone density in
a client's spine. Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect the primary health
care provider to prescribe? - ANSWER..Quantitative computed tomography scan
The laboratory report of a client with a bone infection shows an abscess below
the bone surface. Which state of bone infection does the nurse suspect in the
client? - ANSWER..2
A RN is teaching a group of student nurses about synovial fluid. Which statement
made by a student nurse indicates the need for further teaching? -
ANSWER..There is a wide exchange between the bloodstream and the synovial
joint
Which disease can cause iritis and pulmonary fibrosis? - ANSWER..Ankylosing
spondylitis
A client is found to have both osteomyelitis and arthritis. Which condition does
the nurse suspect in the client? - ANSWER..Pott's disease
A RN is teaching a group of student nurses about gout. Which statement made by
a student nurse indicates effective learning? - ANSWER..Estrogen protects
against hyperuricemia
A client is having a skin rash presented as an oval-shaped and red-colored lesion.
On assessment, the nurse finds enlargement of lymph nodes in this client. Which
condition should the nurse suspect in the client? - ANSWER..Lyme disease
Which laboratory test is used to identify Lyme Disease? - ANSWER..Both A and
B
Which treatment would a nurse expect to be beneficial in a client diagnosed with
Lyme disease? - ANSWER..A 10 to 21 day course of doxycycline
,All are true about osteomyelitis except - ANSWER..All type of organisms can
cause osteomyelitis
A nurse is teaching a client non pharmacological therapy to treat gout. Which
statement made by the client indicates the need for further teaching? -
ANSWER..I should increase the intake of dietary meats
The radiographic reports of a client reveal inflamamtion of the
metatarsophalangeoal joint of the great toe. Which disorder should the nurse
suspect in the client? - ANSWER..Gout
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperuricemia. Which part of the client's body
does the nurse assess for presence of tophi? - ANSWER..all of the above
A nurse is caring for a client with gout. Which medication in the client's
prescription does the nurse suspect to decrease uric acid synthesis? -
ANSWER..Allopurinol
While reviewing an x-ray of the fingers of a client, the nurse observes that the
end of the bone was whittled down to a sharp point. Which musculoskeletal
disorder does the nurse suspect in the client? - ANSWER..psoriatic arthritis
What is the most common dislocated joint in the body? - ANSWER..Shoulder
Which is the key symptom of meningitis? - ANSWER..Nuchal rigidty
What are prions? - ANSWER..They are abnormal proteins
What approach is used to diagnose typhoid? - ANSWER..Serological antibodies
Which among these secretes a natural antiviral defense? - ANSWER..Respiratory
epithelial cells
A nurse demonstrates understanding of predisposing factors to Pseudomonas
aeruginosa by selecting which of the following? - ANSWER..Urinary tract
catherization
, Which fact would you select to justify why both the Ebola and Marburg viruses
are classified as Category A bioterrorism agents? - ANSWER..They are virulent,
stable, and infective as small-particle aerosols.
Which diagnostic test conforms tapeworm infection? - ANSWER..Stool test
Based on what would you justify that rubella causes teratogenic side effects> -
ANSWER..Spontaneous abortion of the fetus
How would you show your understanding of the fact that vaginal candidiasis a
side effort of long-term antibiotic use? - ANSWER..By the fact that it eradicates
lactobacillus in the vagina.
Which virus caused the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 that took many lives? -
ANSWER..Influenza virus
Which is the reservoir for Neisseria meningitides? - ANSWER..Human
nasopharynx
Which cells are known as granular lymphocytes? - ANSWER..Natural killer cells
Where does maturation of T lymphocytes occur? - ANSWER..Thymus gland
Which is the predominant immunoglobulin produced after a host's re-exposure to
an antigen? - ANSWER..Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
A 27 year old client is pregnant. The blood group of the client and the fetus are
incompatible. Which antibodies produced by the mother against the fetus's blood
cells do not affect the fetus? - ANSWER..IgM
Which immunity is developed by an individual after experiencing an illness? -
ANSWER..Active acquired adaptive immunity
Which is an example of passive acquired adaptive immunity? -
ANSWER..Newborns receiving immunity through breastmilk
IgA is found most in - ANSWER..tears
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE 389
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)/ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse observes that an older client has a hunched back. Which disorder does
the nurse suspect? - ANSWER..Osteoporosis
Which diagnostic technique is used to diagnose rickets? - ANSWER..Magnetic
resonance imaging scan
A nursing instructor is teaching a group of nursing students the causes of spinal
nerve impingement. Which statement made by the student indicated the need for
further teaching? - ANSWER..Disc thickening may cause spinal nerve
impingement
Which statement is true regarding rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis? -
ANSWER..Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease
The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about the various fluids of the
musculoskeletal system . Which statement made by a student nurse indicates
effective learning? - ANSWER..Edematous fluid accumulated in a joint affected
by osteoarthritis makes the joint capsule less effective as a protector.
Which class of medications are contraindicated for a client with Cushing's
disease? - ANSWER..Glucocorticoids
After assessing a client with spinal stenosis, the primary care provider orders
immediate decompression surgery. Which symptom in the client did the primary
care provider likely observe? - ANSWER..Diminished bowel and bladder
function
Which condition in a client may cause cauda equina syndrome? -
ANSWER..Paget's disease
,A nurse is caring for a client whose lumbar spinal nerve 4 is affected by
degenerative disc disease. Which condition does the nurse anticipate in the client?
- ANSWER..Diminished patella reflex
The primary care provider recommends measuring the trabecular bone density in
a client's spine. Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect the primary health
care provider to prescribe? - ANSWER..Quantitative computed tomography scan
The laboratory report of a client with a bone infection shows an abscess below
the bone surface. Which state of bone infection does the nurse suspect in the
client? - ANSWER..2
A RN is teaching a group of student nurses about synovial fluid. Which statement
made by a student nurse indicates the need for further teaching? -
ANSWER..There is a wide exchange between the bloodstream and the synovial
joint
Which disease can cause iritis and pulmonary fibrosis? - ANSWER..Ankylosing
spondylitis
A client is found to have both osteomyelitis and arthritis. Which condition does
the nurse suspect in the client? - ANSWER..Pott's disease
A RN is teaching a group of student nurses about gout. Which statement made by
a student nurse indicates effective learning? - ANSWER..Estrogen protects
against hyperuricemia
A client is having a skin rash presented as an oval-shaped and red-colored lesion.
On assessment, the nurse finds enlargement of lymph nodes in this client. Which
condition should the nurse suspect in the client? - ANSWER..Lyme disease
Which laboratory test is used to identify Lyme Disease? - ANSWER..Both A and
B
Which treatment would a nurse expect to be beneficial in a client diagnosed with
Lyme disease? - ANSWER..A 10 to 21 day course of doxycycline
,All are true about osteomyelitis except - ANSWER..All type of organisms can
cause osteomyelitis
A nurse is teaching a client non pharmacological therapy to treat gout. Which
statement made by the client indicates the need for further teaching? -
ANSWER..I should increase the intake of dietary meats
The radiographic reports of a client reveal inflamamtion of the
metatarsophalangeoal joint of the great toe. Which disorder should the nurse
suspect in the client? - ANSWER..Gout
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperuricemia. Which part of the client's body
does the nurse assess for presence of tophi? - ANSWER..all of the above
A nurse is caring for a client with gout. Which medication in the client's
prescription does the nurse suspect to decrease uric acid synthesis? -
ANSWER..Allopurinol
While reviewing an x-ray of the fingers of a client, the nurse observes that the
end of the bone was whittled down to a sharp point. Which musculoskeletal
disorder does the nurse suspect in the client? - ANSWER..psoriatic arthritis
What is the most common dislocated joint in the body? - ANSWER..Shoulder
Which is the key symptom of meningitis? - ANSWER..Nuchal rigidty
What are prions? - ANSWER..They are abnormal proteins
What approach is used to diagnose typhoid? - ANSWER..Serological antibodies
Which among these secretes a natural antiviral defense? - ANSWER..Respiratory
epithelial cells
A nurse demonstrates understanding of predisposing factors to Pseudomonas
aeruginosa by selecting which of the following? - ANSWER..Urinary tract
catherization
, Which fact would you select to justify why both the Ebola and Marburg viruses
are classified as Category A bioterrorism agents? - ANSWER..They are virulent,
stable, and infective as small-particle aerosols.
Which diagnostic test conforms tapeworm infection? - ANSWER..Stool test
Based on what would you justify that rubella causes teratogenic side effects> -
ANSWER..Spontaneous abortion of the fetus
How would you show your understanding of the fact that vaginal candidiasis a
side effort of long-term antibiotic use? - ANSWER..By the fact that it eradicates
lactobacillus in the vagina.
Which virus caused the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 that took many lives? -
ANSWER..Influenza virus
Which is the reservoir for Neisseria meningitides? - ANSWER..Human
nasopharynx
Which cells are known as granular lymphocytes? - ANSWER..Natural killer cells
Where does maturation of T lymphocytes occur? - ANSWER..Thymus gland
Which is the predominant immunoglobulin produced after a host's re-exposure to
an antigen? - ANSWER..Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
A 27 year old client is pregnant. The blood group of the client and the fetus are
incompatible. Which antibodies produced by the mother against the fetus's blood
cells do not affect the fetus? - ANSWER..IgM
Which immunity is developed by an individual after experiencing an illness? -
ANSWER..Active acquired adaptive immunity
Which is an example of passive acquired adaptive immunity? -
ANSWER..Newborns receiving immunity through breastmilk
IgA is found most in - ANSWER..tears
