MS1 cumulative final UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The nurse is reviewing with a group of high school students that the hypothalamus, pituitary
gland, and gonads all contribute to hormonal regulation of the female reproductive system.
Based on this information, what is the specific hormone that functions primarily during
pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER - progesterone
A client with loss of control over his voluntary movements is admitted to a healthcare facility. Of
which functions performed by the motor neurons should the nurse be aware? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Receive and transmit messages from the central nervous system (CNS)
The nurse is reviewing the anatomy and physiology of the nephron with a group of nursing
students. The nurse educator asks a nursing student to describe the function of the proximal
convoluted tubule. What is the best explanation for the function of the proximal convoluted
tubule - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose, amino acids, and salts are actively transported
across membranes and returned to the blood
An elderly client is admitted to a healthcare facility with shortness of breath. An x-ray study
indicates left lower lobe pneumonia. The client asks the nurse why the elderly are more
susceptible to pneumonia. What would be the best explanation by the nurse to the client about
the reason that the elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Decreased secretion of mucus in the respiratory lining
Sperm survive better and have better mobility in a medium that has a pH of - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8.2
During a lecture on the lymphatic system, the nurse explains to the student nurses the
constituents of lymph and the networking of lymphatic vessels. Based on this information, what
would be the best information to provide about lymphatic vessels? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Have one-way values that prevent backflow
Arterial blood gases are measured in a laboratory test to determine the extent of compensation by
the buffer system. There are major regulatory systems of body pH. Which information best
, describes the physiologic regulatory system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Regulated by the
lungs
Regulated by the kidneys
The nurse is using a pulse oximeter to determine the percentage of oxygen saturation in a client's
blood before administering oxygen to the client. Which of the following pulse oximetry levels
indicates that the client needs supplemental oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90%
A nurse is caring for an adolescent girl experiencing menstruation for the first time. What are the
changes that occur in the body at this stage that the nurse should share with the adolescent girl? -
CORRECT ANSWER - breast development
What information should the nurse provide the client when discussing the vitreous humor? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps maintain the eyeball's shape, Contributes to
intraocular pressure
A nurse is caring for a 50-year-old client who had abdominal surgery. Which must the nurse
ensure specifically to prevent the occurrence of atelectasis in this client? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ensure that the incision area is supported and splinted with a pillow when
taking a deep breath.
The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic laboratory results for a client. The body needs all
electrolytes and more for normal functioning of nerves and muscles, developing body cells,
blood clotting, and coordinating all body activities. Based on this information, the nurse notices
that the client's potassium is low. What food sources should the nurse encourage the client to eat
to help raise the potassium level? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dry fruits, nuts, and many
vegetables
The type of muscle found in the heart is - CORRECT ANSWER - Striated involuntary
The nurse has applied a bandage to a lower extremity on a client. The nurse has to evaluate the
status of the extremity encased in the bandage by completing a peripheral neurovascular
assessment with the RN. What observations and assessment have to be completed as part of the
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The nurse is reviewing with a group of high school students that the hypothalamus, pituitary
gland, and gonads all contribute to hormonal regulation of the female reproductive system.
Based on this information, what is the specific hormone that functions primarily during
pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER - progesterone
A client with loss of control over his voluntary movements is admitted to a healthcare facility. Of
which functions performed by the motor neurons should the nurse be aware? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Receive and transmit messages from the central nervous system (CNS)
The nurse is reviewing the anatomy and physiology of the nephron with a group of nursing
students. The nurse educator asks a nursing student to describe the function of the proximal
convoluted tubule. What is the best explanation for the function of the proximal convoluted
tubule - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose, amino acids, and salts are actively transported
across membranes and returned to the blood
An elderly client is admitted to a healthcare facility with shortness of breath. An x-ray study
indicates left lower lobe pneumonia. The client asks the nurse why the elderly are more
susceptible to pneumonia. What would be the best explanation by the nurse to the client about
the reason that the elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Decreased secretion of mucus in the respiratory lining
Sperm survive better and have better mobility in a medium that has a pH of - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8.2
During a lecture on the lymphatic system, the nurse explains to the student nurses the
constituents of lymph and the networking of lymphatic vessels. Based on this information, what
would be the best information to provide about lymphatic vessels? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Have one-way values that prevent backflow
Arterial blood gases are measured in a laboratory test to determine the extent of compensation by
the buffer system. There are major regulatory systems of body pH. Which information best
, describes the physiologic regulatory system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Regulated by the
lungs
Regulated by the kidneys
The nurse is using a pulse oximeter to determine the percentage of oxygen saturation in a client's
blood before administering oxygen to the client. Which of the following pulse oximetry levels
indicates that the client needs supplemental oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90%
A nurse is caring for an adolescent girl experiencing menstruation for the first time. What are the
changes that occur in the body at this stage that the nurse should share with the adolescent girl? -
CORRECT ANSWER - breast development
What information should the nurse provide the client when discussing the vitreous humor? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps maintain the eyeball's shape, Contributes to
intraocular pressure
A nurse is caring for a 50-year-old client who had abdominal surgery. Which must the nurse
ensure specifically to prevent the occurrence of atelectasis in this client? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ensure that the incision area is supported and splinted with a pillow when
taking a deep breath.
The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic laboratory results for a client. The body needs all
electrolytes and more for normal functioning of nerves and muscles, developing body cells,
blood clotting, and coordinating all body activities. Based on this information, the nurse notices
that the client's potassium is low. What food sources should the nurse encourage the client to eat
to help raise the potassium level? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dry fruits, nuts, and many
vegetables
The type of muscle found in the heart is - CORRECT ANSWER - Striated involuntary
The nurse has applied a bandage to a lower extremity on a client. The nurse has to evaluate the
status of the extremity encased in the bandage by completing a peripheral neurovascular
assessment with the RN. What observations and assessment have to be completed as part of the
