Exam 2: NUR2063 / NUR 2063
(Latest ) Essentials of
Pathophysiology | Questions with
Correct Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
Which of the following leads to electrolyte imbalance in the client with
SIADH secretion?
Answer:
Fluid retention
Question:
A client presents to the clinic with rapid breathing, flushed skin, and ketones
present in urine. Which disorder would the nurse suspect the individual is
suffering from?
Answer:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
,Question:
The Nurse determines which arterial blood gas values are consistent with
ketoacidosis in the client with diabetes?
Answer:
pH 7.28 HCO3 18 mEq/L PCO2 28 mm Hg
Question:
What are the main characteristics of Cushing Syndrome?
Answer:
Excessive cortisol production
fluid retention
moon faced appearance
Question:
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is pale, has tremors and is diaphoretic.
What does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Answer:
Hypoglycemia
, Question:
Which of the following is the name of a medical emergency associated with
hypothyroidism, in which the client experiences fever, decreased level of
consciousness, and abdominal pain?
Answer:
Thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis)
Question:
The client with hyperparathyroidism would most likely presents with which
of the following physical findings?
Answer:
Weak
brittle bones
Question:
When taking the blood pressure of a client. after a parathyroidectomy to treat
hyperparathyroidism, the nurse notes that the clients hand has gone into
flexion contractions, also known at Trousseau's sign. What does the nurse
determine to be the cause of this symptom?
Answer:
Hypocalcemia
(Latest ) Essentials of
Pathophysiology | Questions with
Correct Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
Which of the following leads to electrolyte imbalance in the client with
SIADH secretion?
Answer:
Fluid retention
Question:
A client presents to the clinic with rapid breathing, flushed skin, and ketones
present in urine. Which disorder would the nurse suspect the individual is
suffering from?
Answer:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
,Question:
The Nurse determines which arterial blood gas values are consistent with
ketoacidosis in the client with diabetes?
Answer:
pH 7.28 HCO3 18 mEq/L PCO2 28 mm Hg
Question:
What are the main characteristics of Cushing Syndrome?
Answer:
Excessive cortisol production
fluid retention
moon faced appearance
Question:
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is pale, has tremors and is diaphoretic.
What does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Answer:
Hypoglycemia
, Question:
Which of the following is the name of a medical emergency associated with
hypothyroidism, in which the client experiences fever, decreased level of
consciousness, and abdominal pain?
Answer:
Thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis)
Question:
The client with hyperparathyroidism would most likely presents with which
of the following physical findings?
Answer:
Weak
brittle bones
Question:
When taking the blood pressure of a client. after a parathyroidectomy to treat
hyperparathyroidism, the nurse notes that the clients hand has gone into
flexion contractions, also known at Trousseau's sign. What does the nurse
determine to be the cause of this symptom?
Answer:
Hypocalcemia
