NR 507 MIDTERM EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NR 507 MIDTERM EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. A 10 year old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes this reaction is the result of: 1. IgE 2. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by: 1. Right ventricular hypertrophy 3. A 6 year old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? 1. Antibodies 4. A 52 year old male is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the treatment plan, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: 1. Dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage 5. Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by the kidneys to stimulate bone marrow production of red blood cells? 1. Erythropoietin 6. A 4 year old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings accompanies this condition? 1. Proteinuria 7. During which stage of human development does the role of epigenetics have the greatest impact on the development of epigenetic abnormalities? 1. In utero 8. Under most circumstances, increased work of breathing results in: 1. Oxygenated blood is transported from the lungs to the heart via the pulmonary veins 9. The renin-angiotensin system will be activated by: 1. Decreased blood pressure in the afferent arterioles 10. A nurse realizes glucose will be excreted in the urine when: 1. The carrier molecules have reached their maximum 11. The FNP is giving an example of inflammation as an etiology for cancer development. What is the best example the FNP should give? 1. Ulcerative colitis a