NURS 221
EXAM 3
ACTUAL Questions with Answers
(Concepts of Pathophysiology in Nursing)
Drexel University
This Document Description:
• This document contains a collection of Verified
questions with accurate Answers.
• It covers core topics assessed in the course and
reflects the actual exam format and question style.
Ideal for exam preparation and concept reinforcement.
,Rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and systemic lupus erythematosus all have what in
common?
a. They are examples of postinfectious disorders of systemic joint function.
b. Rashes are found with all of them.
c. Weight-bearing joints are most affected.
d. These are immune-mediated systemic disorders of joint function.
d. These are immune-mediated systemic disorders of joint function.
A patient has osteoarthritis. Which principle is important for the nurse to remember?
a. This is a systemic autoimmune disorder that causes symmetric peripheral arthritis
b. This is a type of arthritis where bacteria invade the synovial membrane
c. This is a progressive, noninflammatory disease of weight-bearing joints.
d. This is a deposition of uric acid crystals in joints causing inflammation.
c. This is a progressive, noninflammatory disease of weight-bearing joints.
A patient has an eruption of vesicles with erythematous bases localized to a
dermatomal segment of skin caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Which disorder
will the clinician observe documented on the chart?
a. Varrucae-warts
b. Herpes zoster
c. Lichen planus
d. Scleroderma
b. Herpes zoster
A patient has tinea corporis. Which area is affected and which organism causes this
disorder?
a. Scalp and bacteria
b. Face and parasites
c. Trunk and fungus
d. Groin and viruses
,c. Trunk and fungus
Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism
a. result from decreased neuromuscular excitability.
b. are similar to those occurring with hypokalemia.
c. result from decreased serum ionized calcium.
d. are similar to those occurring with hypermagnesemia
c. result from decreased serum ionized calcium.
Secondary injury that occurs after reestablishing blood flow to an ischemic area of the
brain is called what injury?
a. autoregulation
b. reperfusion
c. dysconjugate
d. stuporous
b. reperfusion
The physiologic change most likely to lead to an increase in intracranial pressure is
a. REM sleep
b. cerebral vasodilation
c. respiratory hyperventilation
d. hypernatremia
b. cerebral vasodilation
Your patient with a head injury is unconscious with arms flexed towards the core.
Which of the following does this describe?
a. Decerebrate Posturing
b. Decorticate Posturing
c. Abnormal PERRLA
d. Increased GCS
b. Decorticate Posturing
, Your patient is admitted with repeated tonic-clonic seizures. You know that which of
the following are potential causes of seizures? Select all that apply.
a. Cerebral vascular accident
b. Head injury
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Hypoglycemia
e. Hypernatremia
a, b, d, and e
Which patient ABG (arterial blood gas) results should the nurse act on immediately?
a. pH 6.9
b. CO2 = 35 mm Hg
c. HCO3- = 25 mEq/L
d. O2 saturation = 98%
a. pH 6.9
The nursing instructor is reviewing acid base concepts to students. Which statement
by the instructor is correct regarding acid-base balance? Select all that apply.
a. Respiratory compensation is fast acting
b. When blood CO2 levels increase... the kidney excretes HCO3-
c. The normal ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3- is 1 to 20
d. Buffer system is the first line of defense to control pH levels
e. Renal compensation is long lasting
f .Renal compensation is fast acting
g. Respiratory compensation is short lasting
a, d, e, and g
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) release is stimulated by which condition? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Alcohol use
b. Anxiety over serious medical diagnosis
EXAM 3
ACTUAL Questions with Answers
(Concepts of Pathophysiology in Nursing)
Drexel University
This Document Description:
• This document contains a collection of Verified
questions with accurate Answers.
• It covers core topics assessed in the course and
reflects the actual exam format and question style.
Ideal for exam preparation and concept reinforcement.
,Rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and systemic lupus erythematosus all have what in
common?
a. They are examples of postinfectious disorders of systemic joint function.
b. Rashes are found with all of them.
c. Weight-bearing joints are most affected.
d. These are immune-mediated systemic disorders of joint function.
d. These are immune-mediated systemic disorders of joint function.
A patient has osteoarthritis. Which principle is important for the nurse to remember?
a. This is a systemic autoimmune disorder that causes symmetric peripheral arthritis
b. This is a type of arthritis where bacteria invade the synovial membrane
c. This is a progressive, noninflammatory disease of weight-bearing joints.
d. This is a deposition of uric acid crystals in joints causing inflammation.
c. This is a progressive, noninflammatory disease of weight-bearing joints.
A patient has an eruption of vesicles with erythematous bases localized to a
dermatomal segment of skin caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Which disorder
will the clinician observe documented on the chart?
a. Varrucae-warts
b. Herpes zoster
c. Lichen planus
d. Scleroderma
b. Herpes zoster
A patient has tinea corporis. Which area is affected and which organism causes this
disorder?
a. Scalp and bacteria
b. Face and parasites
c. Trunk and fungus
d. Groin and viruses
,c. Trunk and fungus
Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism
a. result from decreased neuromuscular excitability.
b. are similar to those occurring with hypokalemia.
c. result from decreased serum ionized calcium.
d. are similar to those occurring with hypermagnesemia
c. result from decreased serum ionized calcium.
Secondary injury that occurs after reestablishing blood flow to an ischemic area of the
brain is called what injury?
a. autoregulation
b. reperfusion
c. dysconjugate
d. stuporous
b. reperfusion
The physiologic change most likely to lead to an increase in intracranial pressure is
a. REM sleep
b. cerebral vasodilation
c. respiratory hyperventilation
d. hypernatremia
b. cerebral vasodilation
Your patient with a head injury is unconscious with arms flexed towards the core.
Which of the following does this describe?
a. Decerebrate Posturing
b. Decorticate Posturing
c. Abnormal PERRLA
d. Increased GCS
b. Decorticate Posturing
, Your patient is admitted with repeated tonic-clonic seizures. You know that which of
the following are potential causes of seizures? Select all that apply.
a. Cerebral vascular accident
b. Head injury
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Hypoglycemia
e. Hypernatremia
a, b, d, and e
Which patient ABG (arterial blood gas) results should the nurse act on immediately?
a. pH 6.9
b. CO2 = 35 mm Hg
c. HCO3- = 25 mEq/L
d. O2 saturation = 98%
a. pH 6.9
The nursing instructor is reviewing acid base concepts to students. Which statement
by the instructor is correct regarding acid-base balance? Select all that apply.
a. Respiratory compensation is fast acting
b. When blood CO2 levels increase... the kidney excretes HCO3-
c. The normal ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3- is 1 to 20
d. Buffer system is the first line of defense to control pH levels
e. Renal compensation is long lasting
f .Renal compensation is fast acting
g. Respiratory compensation is short lasting
a, d, e, and g
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) release is stimulated by which condition? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Alcohol use
b. Anxiety over serious medical diagnosis
