Pathophysiology Exam #4 Part 1
Question & Answers ( Latest udate)
The nurse is providing care for a client who is
experiencing chronic stress. Using Selye's stress response
theory, which behavioral expectation does the nurse
associate with this client?
a. A lack of negative manifestations indicates eustress
b. Physical health and mental well-being are negatively
affected
c. Cortisol causes an increase in WBCs and counteracts
inflammation
d. parasympathetic nervous system responses resume a
state of relaxation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b.
Physical health and mental well-being are negatively
affected
Which physiological change occurs in stage 5 of the sleep
cycle?
a. Heart rate decreases
b. breathing becomes rapid
c. breathing becomes regular
d. the brain produces delta waves - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔b. breathing becomes rapid
A client who has been taking an antidepressant for 10
days reports continued depression and does not find the
,Pathophysiology Exam #4 Part 1
Question & Answers ( Latest udate)
medication to be effective. Which response by the nurse
is correct?
a. "I will increase the drug dosage after informing the
physician.:
b. "The medication will take at least 3 weeks to be
effective"
c. "I will change the medication after informing the
physician."
d. "Stop taking the medication if it is not effective for
you" - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. "The medication will
take at least 3 weeks to be effective"
A 50-year-old male client is scheduled for a cardiac
exercise stress test. The predicted maximal heart rate in
beats/minute is __________. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔170
A bedridden client has frequent gastrointestinal reflux.
For which condition does the nurse assess?
a. Aspiration pneumonia
b. Peptic ulcer disease
c. Malabsorption
d. Constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Aspiration
pneumonia
, Pathophysiology Exam #4 Part 1
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A client is on long-term bed rest. Which condition does
the nurse recognize as a risk to the client due to
immobility?
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Venous stasis
c. Hypertension
d. Dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. Venous Stasis
Which nutritional advice given by a nurse to a client
under stress is appropriate? Select all that apply.
1. "Eat a substantial snack before bedtime."
2. "Consume more products containing soy."
3. "Drink a glass of milk before going to bed."
4. "Add peanuts and brown rice to your diet."
5. "Add spinach and green veggies to your diet." -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2. "Consume more products
containing soy."
3. "Drink a glass of milk before going to bed."
4. "Add peanuts and brown rice to your diet."
Question & Answers ( Latest udate)
The nurse is providing care for a client who is
experiencing chronic stress. Using Selye's stress response
theory, which behavioral expectation does the nurse
associate with this client?
a. A lack of negative manifestations indicates eustress
b. Physical health and mental well-being are negatively
affected
c. Cortisol causes an increase in WBCs and counteracts
inflammation
d. parasympathetic nervous system responses resume a
state of relaxation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b.
Physical health and mental well-being are negatively
affected
Which physiological change occurs in stage 5 of the sleep
cycle?
a. Heart rate decreases
b. breathing becomes rapid
c. breathing becomes regular
d. the brain produces delta waves - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔b. breathing becomes rapid
A client who has been taking an antidepressant for 10
days reports continued depression and does not find the
,Pathophysiology Exam #4 Part 1
Question & Answers ( Latest udate)
medication to be effective. Which response by the nurse
is correct?
a. "I will increase the drug dosage after informing the
physician.:
b. "The medication will take at least 3 weeks to be
effective"
c. "I will change the medication after informing the
physician."
d. "Stop taking the medication if it is not effective for
you" - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. "The medication will
take at least 3 weeks to be effective"
A 50-year-old male client is scheduled for a cardiac
exercise stress test. The predicted maximal heart rate in
beats/minute is __________. - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔170
A bedridden client has frequent gastrointestinal reflux.
For which condition does the nurse assess?
a. Aspiration pneumonia
b. Peptic ulcer disease
c. Malabsorption
d. Constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Aspiration
pneumonia
, Pathophysiology Exam #4 Part 1
Question & Answers ( Latest udate)
A client is on long-term bed rest. Which condition does
the nurse recognize as a risk to the client due to
immobility?
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Venous stasis
c. Hypertension
d. Dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. Venous Stasis
Which nutritional advice given by a nurse to a client
under stress is appropriate? Select all that apply.
1. "Eat a substantial snack before bedtime."
2. "Consume more products containing soy."
3. "Drink a glass of milk before going to bed."
4. "Add peanuts and brown rice to your diet."
5. "Add spinach and green veggies to your diet." -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2. "Consume more products
containing soy."
3. "Drink a glass of milk before going to bed."
4. "Add peanuts and brown rice to your diet."
