PATHO POST TEST
What is a nurse describing when an isolated cell absorbs oxygen and uses it to
transform nutrients into energy? - ANS-Respiration
A couple has 3 offspring, 1 child with an autosomal dominant disease trait, and two who
are normal. The father is affected by the autosomal dominant disease trait, but the
mother does not have the disease gene. What is the recurrent risk of the disease for the
next child? - ANS-50%
When the nurse is teaching a group of new nurses about X-linked chromosomal
disorders, which information should the nurse include?
SATA - ANS-*The trait is never passed from father to son,
*The gene can be passed through a series of carrier females
*The gene is passed from an affected father to his daughters.
A 50-year-old male with a 30 year history of smoking is examined for respiratory
disturbance. Examination of his airway reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells
have replaced the normal columnar ciliated cells. What is this type of cellular adaptation
called? - ANS-Metaplasia
Which of the following statements indicates that the patient has a good understanding of
cancer risk factors? - ANS-The most important environmental factor for cancer is
exposure to smoking/second-hand smoke.
A 75-year-old male presents with chest pain on exertion, the chest pain is most likely
related to hypoxic injury secondary to what? - ANS-Ischemia
A 55-year-old female presents to her primary care office with reports of dizziness,
confusion and tingling in the extremities. Blood tests reveal elevated pH, decreased
PCO2, and a slightly decreased HCO3. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis? - ANS-Respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated.
A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roof shingles. Which
of the following cells would be the first to appear at the injury site to kill bacteria and
prevent infection in his hand? - ANS-neutrophils
What is a nurse describing when an isolated cell absorbs oxygen and uses it to
transform nutrients into energy? - ANS-Respiration
A couple has 3 offspring, 1 child with an autosomal dominant disease trait, and two who
are normal. The father is affected by the autosomal dominant disease trait, but the
mother does not have the disease gene. What is the recurrent risk of the disease for the
next child? - ANS-50%
When the nurse is teaching a group of new nurses about X-linked chromosomal
disorders, which information should the nurse include?
SATA - ANS-*The trait is never passed from father to son,
*The gene can be passed through a series of carrier females
*The gene is passed from an affected father to his daughters.
A 50-year-old male with a 30 year history of smoking is examined for respiratory
disturbance. Examination of his airway reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells
have replaced the normal columnar ciliated cells. What is this type of cellular adaptation
called? - ANS-Metaplasia
Which of the following statements indicates that the patient has a good understanding of
cancer risk factors? - ANS-The most important environmental factor for cancer is
exposure to smoking/second-hand smoke.
A 75-year-old male presents with chest pain on exertion, the chest pain is most likely
related to hypoxic injury secondary to what? - ANS-Ischemia
A 55-year-old female presents to her primary care office with reports of dizziness,
confusion and tingling in the extremities. Blood tests reveal elevated pH, decreased
PCO2, and a slightly decreased HCO3. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis? - ANS-Respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated.
A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roof shingles. Which
of the following cells would be the first to appear at the injury site to kill bacteria and
prevent infection in his hand? - ANS-neutrophils
