TEST BANK FOR
GOULD’S
PATHOPHYSIOLOG
Y FOR THE HEALTH
th
PROFESSIONS 7
EDITION UPDATED
2024
,What happens in the lungs when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax?
- ANSWER-air is forced out of the lungs
The respiratory mucosa is continuous through the:
1. upper and lower respiratory tracts
2. nasal cavities and the sinuses
3. nasopharynx and oropharynx
4. middle ear cavity and auditory tube - ANSWER-1, 2, 3, 4
An increase in cardiac size and function workload is termed: - ANSWER-Atrophy
Alan is a 48 y/o man who is concerned about a skin lesion on his back. The lesion is
determined to be a nevus (mole). Which of the following findings indicates a need for
further evaluation?
A. skin-colored nevus, lacking dark pigmentation
B. variations in color w/in the nevus
C. very dark coloration
D. size greater than 2 mm diameter - ANSWER-B. variations in color w/in the nevus
Which of the following best describes herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1?
A. HSV type 1 occurs only once to an individual
B. HSB type 1 can be triggered by fever, infection, or menses
C. antivirals can be given for protection
D. HSV type 2 can be transmitted sexually to cause type 1 - ANSWER-B. HSB type 1
can be triggered by fever, infection, or menses
Which of the following is the most common of type of skin cancer:
A. nevi
B. malignant melanoma
C. basal cell carcinoma
D. squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER-C. basal cell carcinoma
___________ is caused by a small parasite that burrows in the superficial layers of the
skin, where it lays eggs that hatch in a few days. This causes intense itchiness
A. lice
B. "swimmer's itch"
C. scabies
D. all of the above - ANSWER-C. scabies
Which of the following is a malignant tumor arising from pigment-producing cells of the
skin
A. nevus
B. melanoma
,C. adenocarcinoma
D. lymphosarcoma - ANSWER-B. melanoma
Which disorder is characterized by the inelasticity and thickening of the lens w/ aging?
A. myopia
B. hyperopia
C. presbyopia
D. astigmatism - ANSWER-C. presbyopia
An adult patient presents to the ED after having a rock hit his eye while weeding along a
ditch near a busy highway. The event occurred several hours earlier. The nurse
assesses the eye and finds redness and weeping, but the pt denies any pain. Which of
the following early symptoms would help confirm retinal detachment?
A. pain
B. floaters
C. halo vision
D. subconjunctival hemorrhage - ANSWER-B. floaters
Astigmatism is:
A. the bending of light at angulated surfaces
B. the nonuniform curvature of the cornea, lens, or retina
C. a disorder of accommodation in which the lens cannot bring near objections in focus
D. a disorder of accommodation in which the lens cannot bring far objects in focus -
ANSWER-B. the nonuniform curvature of the cornea, lens, or retina
Glaucoma is characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure b/c of increased:
A. aqueous humor in the anterior chamber of the eye
B. vitreous humor in the posterior chamber of the eye
C. fluid near the opening of the retina
D. waste products and toxins - ANSWER-A. aqueous humor in the anterior chamber of
the eye
Closed-angle glaucoma is caused by:
A. abnormal drainage of the aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork that
controls the flow of aqueous humor into the canal of schlemm
B. narrow anterior chamber angle that interferes w/outflow of aqueous humor from the
anterior chamber
C. increased production of aqueous humor
D. decreased production of aqueous humor - ANSWER-B. narrow anterior chamber
angle that interferes w/outflow of aqueous
Which of the following pt is at highest risk for macular degeneration?
A. older adult pt
B. young adult w/ multiple allergies
C. young pt hit in the eye w/ a baseball
D. biochemist exposed to a various toxin - ANSWER-A. older adult pt
, While assessing a patient diagnosed with Marfan's Syndrome the nurse should include
which of the following is consistent with the syndrome:
A. cardiac assessment for coarctation of the aorta
B. genital assessment for small testicles
C. metal assessment for impairment
D. oral assessment for cleft palate - ANSWER-A. cardiac assessment for coarctation of
the aorta
Children with PKU must avoid phenylalanine in the diet. Phenylalanine is most likely to
be a component of:
A. fat
B. Sugar
C. Protein
D. carbohydrates - ANSWER-C. Protein
A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that
causes meningitis. this is an example of
A. primary prevention
B. secondary prevention
C.tertiary prevention
D.disease treatment - ANSWER-A. primary prevention
Metaplasia is - ANSWER-the replacement of one differentiated cell type with another
During a routine ultrasound of a 38 year old women 26 weeks gestation reveals a fetus
with a small square head, upward slant of the eyes, and low set ears. The nurse
recognizes that these findings are consistent with which of the following?
A. Fragile X Syndrome
B. Monosomy X (Turner's Syndrome)
C. Trisomy 21 (Down's Syndrome)
D. Trisomy X (Klinefelter's Syndrome) - ANSWER-C. Trisomy 21 (Down's Syndrome)
While discussing treatment options with a parent of a newly diagnosed Monosomy X
(Turner's Syndrome) child, the nurse should include which of the following?
A. there is no treatment of cure
B. symptoms of the condition are treated with estrogen
C. symptoms of the condition are treated with testosterone
D. institutionalization is the preferred methods of managing care - ANSWER-B.
symptoms of the condition are treated with estrogen
Which of the following assessment findings indicates an altercation in homeostatic
control mechanisms?
A. Fever
B. Throat Pain
C. Joint Stiffness
GOULD’S
PATHOPHYSIOLOG
Y FOR THE HEALTH
th
PROFESSIONS 7
EDITION UPDATED
2024
,What happens in the lungs when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax?
- ANSWER-air is forced out of the lungs
The respiratory mucosa is continuous through the:
1. upper and lower respiratory tracts
2. nasal cavities and the sinuses
3. nasopharynx and oropharynx
4. middle ear cavity and auditory tube - ANSWER-1, 2, 3, 4
An increase in cardiac size and function workload is termed: - ANSWER-Atrophy
Alan is a 48 y/o man who is concerned about a skin lesion on his back. The lesion is
determined to be a nevus (mole). Which of the following findings indicates a need for
further evaluation?
A. skin-colored nevus, lacking dark pigmentation
B. variations in color w/in the nevus
C. very dark coloration
D. size greater than 2 mm diameter - ANSWER-B. variations in color w/in the nevus
Which of the following best describes herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1?
A. HSV type 1 occurs only once to an individual
B. HSB type 1 can be triggered by fever, infection, or menses
C. antivirals can be given for protection
D. HSV type 2 can be transmitted sexually to cause type 1 - ANSWER-B. HSB type 1
can be triggered by fever, infection, or menses
Which of the following is the most common of type of skin cancer:
A. nevi
B. malignant melanoma
C. basal cell carcinoma
D. squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER-C. basal cell carcinoma
___________ is caused by a small parasite that burrows in the superficial layers of the
skin, where it lays eggs that hatch in a few days. This causes intense itchiness
A. lice
B. "swimmer's itch"
C. scabies
D. all of the above - ANSWER-C. scabies
Which of the following is a malignant tumor arising from pigment-producing cells of the
skin
A. nevus
B. melanoma
,C. adenocarcinoma
D. lymphosarcoma - ANSWER-B. melanoma
Which disorder is characterized by the inelasticity and thickening of the lens w/ aging?
A. myopia
B. hyperopia
C. presbyopia
D. astigmatism - ANSWER-C. presbyopia
An adult patient presents to the ED after having a rock hit his eye while weeding along a
ditch near a busy highway. The event occurred several hours earlier. The nurse
assesses the eye and finds redness and weeping, but the pt denies any pain. Which of
the following early symptoms would help confirm retinal detachment?
A. pain
B. floaters
C. halo vision
D. subconjunctival hemorrhage - ANSWER-B. floaters
Astigmatism is:
A. the bending of light at angulated surfaces
B. the nonuniform curvature of the cornea, lens, or retina
C. a disorder of accommodation in which the lens cannot bring near objections in focus
D. a disorder of accommodation in which the lens cannot bring far objects in focus -
ANSWER-B. the nonuniform curvature of the cornea, lens, or retina
Glaucoma is characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure b/c of increased:
A. aqueous humor in the anterior chamber of the eye
B. vitreous humor in the posterior chamber of the eye
C. fluid near the opening of the retina
D. waste products and toxins - ANSWER-A. aqueous humor in the anterior chamber of
the eye
Closed-angle glaucoma is caused by:
A. abnormal drainage of the aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork that
controls the flow of aqueous humor into the canal of schlemm
B. narrow anterior chamber angle that interferes w/outflow of aqueous humor from the
anterior chamber
C. increased production of aqueous humor
D. decreased production of aqueous humor - ANSWER-B. narrow anterior chamber
angle that interferes w/outflow of aqueous
Which of the following pt is at highest risk for macular degeneration?
A. older adult pt
B. young adult w/ multiple allergies
C. young pt hit in the eye w/ a baseball
D. biochemist exposed to a various toxin - ANSWER-A. older adult pt
, While assessing a patient diagnosed with Marfan's Syndrome the nurse should include
which of the following is consistent with the syndrome:
A. cardiac assessment for coarctation of the aorta
B. genital assessment for small testicles
C. metal assessment for impairment
D. oral assessment for cleft palate - ANSWER-A. cardiac assessment for coarctation of
the aorta
Children with PKU must avoid phenylalanine in the diet. Phenylalanine is most likely to
be a component of:
A. fat
B. Sugar
C. Protein
D. carbohydrates - ANSWER-C. Protein
A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that
causes meningitis. this is an example of
A. primary prevention
B. secondary prevention
C.tertiary prevention
D.disease treatment - ANSWER-A. primary prevention
Metaplasia is - ANSWER-the replacement of one differentiated cell type with another
During a routine ultrasound of a 38 year old women 26 weeks gestation reveals a fetus
with a small square head, upward slant of the eyes, and low set ears. The nurse
recognizes that these findings are consistent with which of the following?
A. Fragile X Syndrome
B. Monosomy X (Turner's Syndrome)
C. Trisomy 21 (Down's Syndrome)
D. Trisomy X (Klinefelter's Syndrome) - ANSWER-C. Trisomy 21 (Down's Syndrome)
While discussing treatment options with a parent of a newly diagnosed Monosomy X
(Turner's Syndrome) child, the nurse should include which of the following?
A. there is no treatment of cure
B. symptoms of the condition are treated with estrogen
C. symptoms of the condition are treated with testosterone
D. institutionalization is the preferred methods of managing care - ANSWER-B.
symptoms of the condition are treated with estrogen
Which of the following assessment findings indicates an altercation in homeostatic
control mechanisms?
A. Fever
B. Throat Pain
C. Joint Stiffness
