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NSG 530 Exam 3 Advanced Pathophysiology-Wilkes Newest
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A 15 y.o male was diagnosed with pharyngitis. Eight days later he
developed acute glomerulonephritis. While reviewing the culture results,
which of the following is the most likely cause of this disease?
Group A- hemolytic streptococcus
When a nurse observes poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis as a
diagnosis on a patient, which principle will the nurse remember? Acute
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is primarily caused by:
Antigen-antibody complex deposition in the glomerular capillaries and
inflammatory damage
A 30 y.o male is demonstrating hematuria w. red blood cell casts and
protienuria exceeding 3-5 g/day, with albumin being the major protein.
The most probable diagnosis is:
Acute glomerulonephritis
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A 45 y.o male presents with oliguria. He is diagnosed w. chronic
glomerulonephritis. The nurse knows oliguria is related to:
Thickening of the glomerular membrane and decreased renal blood flow
A 54 y.o female is dx w. nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following is
a common symptom of this disease?
Proteinuria
A 42 y.o male is involved in a MVA during which he loses a lot of blood.
The nurse realizes he is in acute renal failure caused by:
inadequate renal blood flow
A 35 y.o female was severely burned and is hospitalized. She is now
suffering from acute tubular necrosis (ATN). Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the cahrt?
Intrarenal
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A 56 y.o male presents w. flank pain and polyuria. Tests reveal he has an
enlarged prostate. Which of the following types of renal failure should
the nurse monitor for as is the most likely to occur?
Postrenal
A 60 y.o male is dx w. renal failure. While the nurse is reviewing lab
results, which of the following lab values would be most consistent w.
this dx?
Elevated plasma creatinine level
A 45 y.o female presents w. HTN, anorexia, N/V and anemia. She is dx
w. chronic renal failure. When the patient asks what caused this anemia,
how should the nurse respond?
Inadequate production of erythropoietin
A 42 y.o female is diagnosed w. chronic renal failure. The nurse is
describing dietary tx. Which info indicates the nurse understands dietary
regimen? Tx includes restricting:
Proteins
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Upon examination of a male infant, it is determined that the urethral
meatus is located on the undersurface of the penis. The nurse will
document this condition as:
Hypospadias
A newborn female has chronic renal failure caused by a lack of
development of one of the kidneys. When a staff member asks what this
condition is called, how should the nurse respond? This condition is
called:
Renal aplasia
A nurse is preparing to teach about renal agenesis. Which information
should the nurse include? Infants who have b/l renal agensis:
Are stillborn or die within a few hours of birth
An infant male experiences a constant dribbling of urine. His urethral
opening is located behind the glans. Which of the following is the most
likely dx the nurse will observe on the chart?
Anterior epispadias
NSG 530 Exam 3 Advanced Pathophysiology-Wilkes Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers)|Brand New Version!!
A 15 y.o male was diagnosed with pharyngitis. Eight days later he
developed acute glomerulonephritis. While reviewing the culture results,
which of the following is the most likely cause of this disease?
Group A- hemolytic streptococcus
When a nurse observes poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis as a
diagnosis on a patient, which principle will the nurse remember? Acute
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is primarily caused by:
Antigen-antibody complex deposition in the glomerular capillaries and
inflammatory damage
A 30 y.o male is demonstrating hematuria w. red blood cell casts and
protienuria exceeding 3-5 g/day, with albumin being the major protein.
The most probable diagnosis is:
Acute glomerulonephritis
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A 45 y.o male presents with oliguria. He is diagnosed w. chronic
glomerulonephritis. The nurse knows oliguria is related to:
Thickening of the glomerular membrane and decreased renal blood flow
A 54 y.o female is dx w. nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following is
a common symptom of this disease?
Proteinuria
A 42 y.o male is involved in a MVA during which he loses a lot of blood.
The nurse realizes he is in acute renal failure caused by:
inadequate renal blood flow
A 35 y.o female was severely burned and is hospitalized. She is now
suffering from acute tubular necrosis (ATN). Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the cahrt?
Intrarenal
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A 56 y.o male presents w. flank pain and polyuria. Tests reveal he has an
enlarged prostate. Which of the following types of renal failure should
the nurse monitor for as is the most likely to occur?
Postrenal
A 60 y.o male is dx w. renal failure. While the nurse is reviewing lab
results, which of the following lab values would be most consistent w.
this dx?
Elevated plasma creatinine level
A 45 y.o female presents w. HTN, anorexia, N/V and anemia. She is dx
w. chronic renal failure. When the patient asks what caused this anemia,
how should the nurse respond?
Inadequate production of erythropoietin
A 42 y.o female is diagnosed w. chronic renal failure. The nurse is
describing dietary tx. Which info indicates the nurse understands dietary
regimen? Tx includes restricting:
Proteins
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Upon examination of a male infant, it is determined that the urethral
meatus is located on the undersurface of the penis. The nurse will
document this condition as:
Hypospadias
A newborn female has chronic renal failure caused by a lack of
development of one of the kidneys. When a staff member asks what this
condition is called, how should the nurse respond? This condition is
called:
Renal aplasia
A nurse is preparing to teach about renal agenesis. Which information
should the nurse include? Infants who have b/l renal agensis:
Are stillborn or die within a few hours of birth
An infant male experiences a constant dribbling of urine. His urethral
opening is located behind the glans. Which of the following is the most
likely dx the nurse will observe on the chart?
Anterior epispadias
