NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam (Spring)

NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology (Spring
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NR 507 Week 8 Final Exam: Spring
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Questions
1. What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left
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lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?
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A. A right to left shunt
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B. Alveolar dead space b b




C. A low ventilation-perfusionratio
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D. Pulmonary hypotension b




2. A function of the pericardium is to:
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A. Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
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B. Improve blood flow through the heart b b b b b




C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
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D. Assist in cardiac contraction b b b




3. Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:
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A. Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
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B. Water-soluble vitamins b




C. Proteins
D. Minerals


4. The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which
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information should the FNP include for innate immunity?
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A. following an illness b b




B. At birth b




C. via injection of specific antibodies
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D. In adulthood b

, 5. A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and
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intercostal retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings
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that, "I can't get enough air." What term should the FNP use to document this
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condition?
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A. cyanosis
B. Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea


6. When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes
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contain an abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these
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erythrocytes:
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A. hyperchromic
B. Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic


7. A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing.
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These symptoms support which diagnosis?
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A. pyloric stenosis b




B. Gastric cancer b




C. Achalasia
D. Hiatal hernia b




8. A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of
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blood. Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?
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A. Movement of fluid into the cell b b b b b




B. Decreased cardiac output b b