NR 283/NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam
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, B. Apply oxygen to increase myocardial oxygen supply.
C. Encourage exercise to increase heart rate.
D. Give an antibiotic to decrease infection.
While viewing the electrocardiogram, the nurse recalls the ____ conducts
action potentials down the atrioventricular septum.
A. Bachmann bundle
B. Bundle of His
C. Sinoatrial node
D. Atrioventricular node
1. The nurse practitioner anticipates which of the following clients would be most at
risk to develop hyperkalemia? The client:
A. Just diagnosed with cirrhosis.
B. Who has had diarrhea for the last four days.
C. With chronic renal failure.
D. With intestinal and nasogastric suctioning.
Which individual should the nurse assess initially for a vitamin B12 deficiency
anemia?
A. A 3-year-old female who is a fussy eater
B. A 26-year-old female in the 2nd trimester of her first pregnancy
C. A 47-year-old male who had a gastrectomy procedure
D. A 64 year-old male with a history of duodenal ulcers
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Definition
,C. Status asthmaticus
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A 50-year-old female develops skin cancer on her head and neck following years of
sunbathing. Which of the following cancers is the most likely?
A. Lymphoma
B. Adenoma
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Leukemia
A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in
dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient
for which complication?
A. Pneumonia
B. Bronchiectasis
C. Pneumothorax
D. Emphysema
A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and
severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is:
A. Exercise-induced asthma
B. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C. Status asthmaticus
D. Bronchiectasis
A 42-year-old female presents with raised red lesions with a brownish scale. She
was diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus. A clinician recalls this disorder is
related to:
A. Infection
, B. Trauma
C. Autoimmunity
D. Cancer
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A client with chronic renal failure asks the nurse practitioner why he is
anemic
A. It is likely that you have hereditary traits for the development of
anemia
B. There is a decrease in production by the kidneys of the hormone
erythropoietin
C. You need to review your dietary intake of iron-rich foods
D. The increase of metabolic wastes products in your body suppresses
the bone marrow
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A. Respiratory acidosis, C. The cellular changes proceed
uncompensated. slowly and in small increments.
D. Afferent arteriole to the B. There is a decrease in
glomerular capillaries to the efferent production by the kidneys of
arteriole the hormone erythropoietin
| Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated (Graded A+)
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, B. Apply oxygen to increase myocardial oxygen supply.
C. Encourage exercise to increase heart rate.
D. Give an antibiotic to decrease infection.
While viewing the electrocardiogram, the nurse recalls the ____ conducts
action potentials down the atrioventricular septum.
A. Bachmann bundle
B. Bundle of His
C. Sinoatrial node
D. Atrioventricular node
1. The nurse practitioner anticipates which of the following clients would be most at
risk to develop hyperkalemia? The client:
A. Just diagnosed with cirrhosis.
B. Who has had diarrhea for the last four days.
C. With chronic renal failure.
D. With intestinal and nasogastric suctioning.
Which individual should the nurse assess initially for a vitamin B12 deficiency
anemia?
A. A 3-year-old female who is a fussy eater
B. A 26-year-old female in the 2nd trimester of her first pregnancy
C. A 47-year-old male who had a gastrectomy procedure
D. A 64 year-old male with a history of duodenal ulcers
Don't know?
2 of 66
Definition
,C. Status asthmaticus
Give this one a try later!
A 50-year-old female develops skin cancer on her head and neck following years of
sunbathing. Which of the following cancers is the most likely?
A. Lymphoma
B. Adenoma
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Leukemia
A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in
dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient
for which complication?
A. Pneumonia
B. Bronchiectasis
C. Pneumothorax
D. Emphysema
A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and
severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is:
A. Exercise-induced asthma
B. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C. Status asthmaticus
D. Bronchiectasis
A 42-year-old female presents with raised red lesions with a brownish scale. She
was diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus. A clinician recalls this disorder is
related to:
A. Infection
, B. Trauma
C. Autoimmunity
D. Cancer
Don't know?
3 of 66
Term
A client with chronic renal failure asks the nurse practitioner why he is
anemic
A. It is likely that you have hereditary traits for the development of
anemia
B. There is a decrease in production by the kidneys of the hormone
erythropoietin
C. You need to review your dietary intake of iron-rich foods
D. The increase of metabolic wastes products in your body suppresses
the bone marrow
Give this one a try later!
A. Respiratory acidosis, C. The cellular changes proceed
uncompensated. slowly and in small increments.
D. Afferent arteriole to the B. There is a decrease in
glomerular capillaries to the efferent production by the kidneys of
arteriole the hormone erythropoietin
