NR507 Final Exam Study Guide / NR 507 Week 5 - 8
Advanced Pathophysiology Questions and Answers
Chamberlain Graded A+
1. What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe
receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?: A. A right to left shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
2. A function of the pericardium is to:: (A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
B. Improve blood flow through the heart
C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
D. Assist in cardiac contraction
3. Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:: (A). Fats & fat-
soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
,D. Minerals
4. The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which informa- tion
should the FNP include for innate immunity?: A. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
5. A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and inter- costal
retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I can't get
enough air." What term should the FNP use to document this condition?: A. cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
6. When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an
abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes:: A. hyperchromic
(B). Hypochromic
,C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
7. A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These
symptoms support which diagnosis?: A. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
8. A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood.
Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?: A. Movement of fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
9. Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who:: (A). has natural exposure to an antigen or receives
an immunization
B. Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor
C. Has T cells that become B cells
D. Receives immunoglobulin
, 10. Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:: A. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
11. A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt
begins beating harder & faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the
following states of the general adaptation syndrome is she experienced?: -
(A). Alarm stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
12. A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is:: A. Fibrosis of the lower
third of the esophagus.
B. Sympathetic nerve stimulation
Advanced Pathophysiology Questions and Answers
Chamberlain Graded A+
1. What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe
receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?: A. A right to left shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
2. A function of the pericardium is to:: (A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
B. Improve blood flow through the heart
C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
D. Assist in cardiac contraction
3. Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of:: (A). Fats & fat-
soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
,D. Minerals
4. The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which informa- tion
should the FNP include for innate immunity?: A. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
5. A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and inter- costal
retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I can't get
enough air." What term should the FNP use to document this condition?: A. cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
6. When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an
abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes:: A. hyperchromic
(B). Hypochromic
,C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
7. A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These
symptoms support which diagnosis?: A. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
8. A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood.
Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?: A. Movement of fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
9. Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who:: (A). has natural exposure to an antigen or receives
an immunization
B. Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor
C. Has T cells that become B cells
D. Receives immunoglobulin
, 10. Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:: A. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
11. A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt
begins beating harder & faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the
following states of the general adaptation syndrome is she experienced?: -
(A). Alarm stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
12. A 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is:: A. Fibrosis of the lower
third of the esophagus.
B. Sympathetic nerve stimulation
