Patho-NSG-120 Final Exam study guide With
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A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the
emergency room with difficulty breathing. The physical examination reveals
bluish skin nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term correctly
describes this condition? - ANS>> Cyanosis
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49,
PC02 45 and HCO3 30. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
- ANS>> Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the
client coccyx that does not blanch but has no broken skin the nurse
correctly documents this as which of the following? - ANS>> Decubitus
pressure ulcer
Which of the following would be considered an autoimmune disease? -
ANS>> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pernicious anemia
AIDs
The nurse is caring for a client with longstanding Type 2 diabetes which of
the following is a potential long-term complication of the disease? - ANS>>
Diabetic Retinopathy
Which of the following describes:
carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase lowering pH and stimulating the
respiratory center resulting in increased rate and depth of respirations and
hyperventilation? - ANS>> Hypercapnia
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all that
apply - ANS>> · Feeling of pressure in chest
· Nausea
· Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
, Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure? -
ANS>> · Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to
explain what the diagnosis means. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make? - ANS>> The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to
meet the metabolic needs of the body
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The
client uses accessory muscles during breathing. The primary health care
provider provides bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of
inhalers. The nurse should recognize that a client is most likely
experiencing which of the following? - ANS>> Asthma
The nurse is reading a client's history and notes that the client has a history
of leukopenia the nurse interprets this to mean that the client has which of
the following? - ANS>> Decreased leukocytes
Which of the following is the correct sequence or pathway for blood flow
through the heart? - ANS>> right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary
artery ->lungs ->pulmonary vein-> left atrium-> left ventricle-> aorta
The nurse is teaching a client that diabetes causes a higher risk of
developing coronary artery disease because of which of the following? -
ANS>> Hyperglycemia causes endothelial degeneration leading to Acura
Cirrhosis
A 7-year-old client was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes. The
client asked why I have to have insulin injections? The nurse should
explain which of the following? - ANS>> Pancreas is not producing insulin
A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency room the client begins to
have a seizure activity including the loss of consciousness and limb jerking.
The nurse priority is to do which of the following? - ANS>> Protect the
client from injury
Which of the following blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes mellitus? -
ANS>> Hemoglobin A1C
Questions And Verified Answers 2025 Update
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A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the
emergency room with difficulty breathing. The physical examination reveals
bluish skin nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term correctly
describes this condition? - ANS>> Cyanosis
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49,
PC02 45 and HCO3 30. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
- ANS>> Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the
client coccyx that does not blanch but has no broken skin the nurse
correctly documents this as which of the following? - ANS>> Decubitus
pressure ulcer
Which of the following would be considered an autoimmune disease? -
ANS>> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pernicious anemia
AIDs
The nurse is caring for a client with longstanding Type 2 diabetes which of
the following is a potential long-term complication of the disease? - ANS>>
Diabetic Retinopathy
Which of the following describes:
carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase lowering pH and stimulating the
respiratory center resulting in increased rate and depth of respirations and
hyperventilation? - ANS>> Hypercapnia
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all that
apply - ANS>> · Feeling of pressure in chest
· Nausea
· Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
, Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure? -
ANS>> · Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to
explain what the diagnosis means. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make? - ANS>> The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to
meet the metabolic needs of the body
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The
client uses accessory muscles during breathing. The primary health care
provider provides bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of
inhalers. The nurse should recognize that a client is most likely
experiencing which of the following? - ANS>> Asthma
The nurse is reading a client's history and notes that the client has a history
of leukopenia the nurse interprets this to mean that the client has which of
the following? - ANS>> Decreased leukocytes
Which of the following is the correct sequence or pathway for blood flow
through the heart? - ANS>> right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary
artery ->lungs ->pulmonary vein-> left atrium-> left ventricle-> aorta
The nurse is teaching a client that diabetes causes a higher risk of
developing coronary artery disease because of which of the following? -
ANS>> Hyperglycemia causes endothelial degeneration leading to Acura
Cirrhosis
A 7-year-old client was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes. The
client asked why I have to have insulin injections? The nurse should
explain which of the following? - ANS>> Pancreas is not producing insulin
A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency room the client begins to
have a seizure activity including the loss of consciousness and limb jerking.
The nurse priority is to do which of the following? - ANS>> Protect the
client from injury
Which of the following blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes mellitus? -
ANS>> Hemoglobin A1C
