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,Test Bank / Exam Solutions for NURS 231
Pathophysiology: All Module Exams
(Portage Learning) with Graded A+
Solutions – Comprehensive Questions
and Answers for Nursing Students
Under what circumstances do cells in the kidneys secrete renin?
1. Serum osmotic pressure increases.
2. Serum potassium levels are high
3. The urine pH decreases.
4. Blood flow in the afferent arteriole decreases. - ANSWER -4. blood
flow in the afferent arteriole decreases
At change-of-shift report, the nurse learns the medical diagnoses for
four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess MOST carefully for
development of hyponatremia?
Select one:
1. Vomiting all day and not replacing any fluid
2. Tumor that secretes excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
3. Tumor that secretes excessive aldosterone
4. Tumor that destroyed the posterior pituitary gland - ANSWER -2.
tumour that secretes excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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,Compensation mechanisms in the body for dehydration would include:
Select one:
1. Increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
2. Decreased aldosterone.
3. Slow, strong heart contraction
4. Peripheral vasodilation. - ANSWER -1. increased antidiuretic
hormone
Which of the following would result from a deficit of plasma proteins?
Select one:
1. Increased osmotic pressure
2. Increased hydrostatic pressure
3. Decreased osmotic pressure
4. Decreased hydrostatic pressure - ANSWER -3. decreased osmotic
pressure
Which substance directly controls the reabsorption of water from the
collecting ducts?
Select one:
1. Renin
2. Aldosterone
3. Angiotensin
4. Antidiuretic hormone - ANSWER -4. antidiuretic hormone
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, When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, what best reflects the
patient's fluid volume status?
Select one:
1. Blood pressure and pulse
2. Intake, output, and daily weight
3. Abdominal girth and calf circumference
4. Serum potassium and sodium levels - ANSWER -2. Intake, Output and
Daily Weight
When is the best time for a patient to receive antidiuretics to reduce
the amount of disruption of their daily routine? - ANSWER -In the
morning
Fatigue is characterized by what 3 things? - ANSWER -1. perception of
generalized weakness
2. mental fatigue
3. decreased ability to complete activities
Fatigue is classified as a health problem if it persists for...
a. 1+ week
b. 2+ weeks
c. 3+ weeks
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,Test Bank / Exam Solutions for NURS 231
Pathophysiology: All Module Exams
(Portage Learning) with Graded A+
Solutions – Comprehensive Questions
and Answers for Nursing Students
Under what circumstances do cells in the kidneys secrete renin?
1. Serum osmotic pressure increases.
2. Serum potassium levels are high
3. The urine pH decreases.
4. Blood flow in the afferent arteriole decreases. - ANSWER -4. blood
flow in the afferent arteriole decreases
At change-of-shift report, the nurse learns the medical diagnoses for
four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess MOST carefully for
development of hyponatremia?
Select one:
1. Vomiting all day and not replacing any fluid
2. Tumor that secretes excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
3. Tumor that secretes excessive aldosterone
4. Tumor that destroyed the posterior pituitary gland - ANSWER -2.
tumour that secretes excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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,Compensation mechanisms in the body for dehydration would include:
Select one:
1. Increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
2. Decreased aldosterone.
3. Slow, strong heart contraction
4. Peripheral vasodilation. - ANSWER -1. increased antidiuretic
hormone
Which of the following would result from a deficit of plasma proteins?
Select one:
1. Increased osmotic pressure
2. Increased hydrostatic pressure
3. Decreased osmotic pressure
4. Decreased hydrostatic pressure - ANSWER -3. decreased osmotic
pressure
Which substance directly controls the reabsorption of water from the
collecting ducts?
Select one:
1. Renin
2. Aldosterone
3. Angiotensin
4. Antidiuretic hormone - ANSWER -4. antidiuretic hormone
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, When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, what best reflects the
patient's fluid volume status?
Select one:
1. Blood pressure and pulse
2. Intake, output, and daily weight
3. Abdominal girth and calf circumference
4. Serum potassium and sodium levels - ANSWER -2. Intake, Output and
Daily Weight
When is the best time for a patient to receive antidiuretics to reduce
the amount of disruption of their daily routine? - ANSWER -In the
morning
Fatigue is characterized by what 3 things? - ANSWER -1. perception of
generalized weakness
2. mental fatigue
3. decreased ability to complete activities
Fatigue is classified as a health problem if it persists for...
a. 1+ week
b. 2+ weeks
c. 3+ weeks
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