Page |1
Advanced Pathophysiology 530 - Exam 3, Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 3, NSG
530 Exam 3 Questions and Answers with Solutions UPDATED!!!
9 P21 - ANSWER genetic variant associated with a strong risk for
CAD
A 1-year-old patient is very irritable and is passing currant jelly
stools. Which intervention would be considered initially for this
condition?
A) Surgery
B) Enema reduction
C) Ultrasonographic imaging
D) Antibiotics - ANSWER Ultrasonographic imaging
A 2-month-old male patient presents with the urethral opening
on the dorsal surface of the penis. Which term is the correct
name for this anomaly?
A) Hypospadias
B) Epispadias
C) Exstrophy
D) Ureteropelvic junction - ANSWER Epispadias
, Page |2
A 3-year-old child presents with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The child attends a daycare and has not been vaccinated. There
is no other significant history, and his parents are healthy.
Which diagnosis is supported by these symptoms?
A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) Cirrhosis - ANSWER Hepatitis A
A 6-year-old has just recovered from streptococcal pharyngitis.
Which statement regarding this child's acute poststreptococcal
glomerulonephritis is true?
A) Antibody-antigen complexes of IgM, IgG, and IgA are
deposited.
B) The exact mechanism of immune complexes is unknown.
C) There is decreased vascular permeability.
D) No signs of inflammation are present. - ANSWER The exact
mechanism of immune complexes is unknown.
, Page |3
A 20-year-old man presents with periumbilical pain, fever, and
loss of appetite. Which of the following is the most likely cause
of his abdominal discomfort?
A) Diverticulosis
B) Diverticulitis
C) Appendicitis
D) Mesenteric venous thrombosis - ANSWER Appendicitis
A 24-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain and
fever that is believed to be a result of pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID) stemming from a Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
Which question will most likely identify the cause of her
symptoms?
A) "Is your abdominal pain affected by walking?"
B) "Have you been experiencing nausea and vomiting as well?"
C) "Is constipation a problem for you?"
D) "Would you describe your pain as being stabbing?" -
ANSWER Is your abdominal pain affected by walking?
A child whose kidneys are enlarged presents with chills, fever,
and abdominal pain. The most likely diagnosis is:
, Page |4
A) acute pyelonephritis.
B) vesicoureteral reflux.
C) urinary tract infection.
D) enuresis. - ANSWER acute pyelonephritis
A client is diagnosed with a Cushing ulcer. Which assessment
finding supports this diagnosis?
A) Third-degree burns over 20% of the body
B) Profound septicemia with high fever
C) Severe head trauma resulting from auto accident
D) Massive internal trauma as a result of a fall - ANSWER Severe
head trauma resulting from auto accident
A client is diagnosed with hematochezia. Which assessment
finding confirms this diagnosis?
A) Bloody vomitus
B) Bright red rectal bleeding
C) Presence of tarry stools
D) Positive testing for occult blood - ANSWER Bright red rectal
bleeding
Advanced Pathophysiology 530 - Exam 3, Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 3, NSG
530 Exam 3 Questions and Answers with Solutions UPDATED!!!
9 P21 - ANSWER genetic variant associated with a strong risk for
CAD
A 1-year-old patient is very irritable and is passing currant jelly
stools. Which intervention would be considered initially for this
condition?
A) Surgery
B) Enema reduction
C) Ultrasonographic imaging
D) Antibiotics - ANSWER Ultrasonographic imaging
A 2-month-old male patient presents with the urethral opening
on the dorsal surface of the penis. Which term is the correct
name for this anomaly?
A) Hypospadias
B) Epispadias
C) Exstrophy
D) Ureteropelvic junction - ANSWER Epispadias
, Page |2
A 3-year-old child presents with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The child attends a daycare and has not been vaccinated. There
is no other significant history, and his parents are healthy.
Which diagnosis is supported by these symptoms?
A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) Cirrhosis - ANSWER Hepatitis A
A 6-year-old has just recovered from streptococcal pharyngitis.
Which statement regarding this child's acute poststreptococcal
glomerulonephritis is true?
A) Antibody-antigen complexes of IgM, IgG, and IgA are
deposited.
B) The exact mechanism of immune complexes is unknown.
C) There is decreased vascular permeability.
D) No signs of inflammation are present. - ANSWER The exact
mechanism of immune complexes is unknown.
, Page |3
A 20-year-old man presents with periumbilical pain, fever, and
loss of appetite. Which of the following is the most likely cause
of his abdominal discomfort?
A) Diverticulosis
B) Diverticulitis
C) Appendicitis
D) Mesenteric venous thrombosis - ANSWER Appendicitis
A 24-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain and
fever that is believed to be a result of pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID) stemming from a Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
Which question will most likely identify the cause of her
symptoms?
A) "Is your abdominal pain affected by walking?"
B) "Have you been experiencing nausea and vomiting as well?"
C) "Is constipation a problem for you?"
D) "Would you describe your pain as being stabbing?" -
ANSWER Is your abdominal pain affected by walking?
A child whose kidneys are enlarged presents with chills, fever,
and abdominal pain. The most likely diagnosis is:
, Page |4
A) acute pyelonephritis.
B) vesicoureteral reflux.
C) urinary tract infection.
D) enuresis. - ANSWER acute pyelonephritis
A client is diagnosed with a Cushing ulcer. Which assessment
finding supports this diagnosis?
A) Third-degree burns over 20% of the body
B) Profound septicemia with high fever
C) Severe head trauma resulting from auto accident
D) Massive internal trauma as a result of a fall - ANSWER Severe
head trauma resulting from auto accident
A client is diagnosed with hematochezia. Which assessment
finding confirms this diagnosis?
A) Bloody vomitus
B) Bright red rectal bleeding
C) Presence of tarry stools
D) Positive testing for occult blood - ANSWER Bright red rectal
bleeding
