Nursing Pathophysiology Final Exam Review Questions & Answers(SCORED A)

While viewing the electrocardiogram, the nurse recalls the _____ conducts action potentials down the atrioventricular septum. -ANSWER Bundle of His Which of the following patient would be most prone to metabolic acidosis? A patient with: -ANSWER Diabetes whose glucoses are uncontrolled A 76-year-old patient had the following arterial blood gas sample after his stomach surgery in which his gastric content and fluid were removed: pH 7.55, PCO2 50, HCO3 35. What acidbase imbalance is most likely in this patient? -ANSWER Metabolic alkalosis, compensating A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG. Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a variable QRS rate with rhythm irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be recorded on the chart? -ANSWER Atrial fibrillation A 65-year-old male is transported to the ER for chest pain. An electrocardiogram reveals a prolonged QRS interval. What is the nurse monitoring when the nurse observes the QRS complex on the electrocardiogram? The QRS complex reflects: -ANSWER Ventricular activity Which is one of the acid/base conditions that would cause the nurse to monitor for hyperkalemia? -ANSWER metabolic acidosis A 20-year-old male is in acute pain with restlessness and anxiety. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? -ANSWER hyperventilation A 24-year-old female presents with excessive menstrual bleeding. The physician identified endometrial changes that are due to hormonal imbalances. These cellular changes would be referred to as: -ANSWER Pathologic hyperplasia A 34-year-old was diagnosed with malignant tumor (cancer). The nurse teaches the patient about malignant cells. Which of the following is most appropriate explanation when des