NURS 6501 Module 4 Week 6 Midterm |
Advanced Pathophysiology | Comprehensive
Exam Questions-with 100% verified solutions-
2025-2026 Walden
Results Displayed: Selected Answers and Correct Answers.
Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Selected Answer:
Yes
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question 2 1 out of 1 points
How should the nurse prepare a patient who is to receive a Schilling test for pernicious
anemia?
Selected a.
Answer:
Administer radioactive cobalamin and measure its excretion in the
urine.
Correct Answer: a.
Administer radioactive cobalamin and measure its excretion in the
urine.
Question 3
, 1 out of 1 points
A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is located. How
should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total body iron is located in the:
Selected Answer: a.
Erythrocytes
Correct Answer: a.
Erythrocytes
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 21-year-old female was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. In addition to
fatigue and weakness, which of the following clinical signs and symptoms would she
most likely exhibit?
Selected Answer: b.
Spoon-shaped nails
Correct Answer: b.
Spoon-shaped nails
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The people from which country have the lowest risk for Hodgkin lymphoma?
Selected Answer: b.
Japan
Correct Answer: b.
Japan
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
, During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes enlarge and
become tender because:
Selected Answer: a.
Lymphocytes are rapidly dividing.
Correct Answer: a.
Lymphocytes are rapidly dividing.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A nurse monitors for the most common childhood cancer, which is:
Selected Answer: a.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Correct Answer: a.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious
anemia). How should the nurse respond when the patient asks what causes pernicious
anemia? A decrease in is the most likely cause.
Selected Answer: c.
Intrinsic factor
Correct Answer: c.
Intrinsic factor
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The nurse will check which of the following tests to directly measure iron stores?
Selected Answer: c.
Bone marrow biopsy
Advanced Pathophysiology | Comprehensive
Exam Questions-with 100% verified solutions-
2025-2026 Walden
Results Displayed: Selected Answers and Correct Answers.
Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Selected Answer:
Yes
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question 2 1 out of 1 points
How should the nurse prepare a patient who is to receive a Schilling test for pernicious
anemia?
Selected a.
Answer:
Administer radioactive cobalamin and measure its excretion in the
urine.
Correct Answer: a.
Administer radioactive cobalamin and measure its excretion in the
urine.
Question 3
, 1 out of 1 points
A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is located. How
should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total body iron is located in the:
Selected Answer: a.
Erythrocytes
Correct Answer: a.
Erythrocytes
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 21-year-old female was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. In addition to
fatigue and weakness, which of the following clinical signs and symptoms would she
most likely exhibit?
Selected Answer: b.
Spoon-shaped nails
Correct Answer: b.
Spoon-shaped nails
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The people from which country have the lowest risk for Hodgkin lymphoma?
Selected Answer: b.
Japan
Correct Answer: b.
Japan
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
, During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes enlarge and
become tender because:
Selected Answer: a.
Lymphocytes are rapidly dividing.
Correct Answer: a.
Lymphocytes are rapidly dividing.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A nurse monitors for the most common childhood cancer, which is:
Selected Answer: a.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Correct Answer: a.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious
anemia). How should the nurse respond when the patient asks what causes pernicious
anemia? A decrease in is the most likely cause.
Selected Answer: c.
Intrinsic factor
Correct Answer: c.
Intrinsic factor
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The nurse will check which of the following tests to directly measure iron stores?
Selected Answer: c.
Bone marrow biopsy
