Patho-NSG-120 Final Study Exam with
Complete Solutions
A client arrives at the clinic at states to the nurse I am tired all the time and have gained
weight my hair is so dry it is breaking. The nurse notes that the client face is puffy
indemnities eyelids. What lab test would the nurse expect to see prescribed for this
client? - ANSWER-TSH and T4
A client diagnosed with uric acid build up from gout. Has an increase in developing
which of the following disorders? - ANSWER-Kidney Stones
A client has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis the nurse recognizes that the client's
condition is a result of which of the following? - ANSWER-Autoimmune mediated
response that is caused by the demyelination of the neurons of the brain, spinal cord
A client is admitted to the emergency department that has acute Guillain-Barre
Syndrome. The nurse knows which of the following are characteristics of this disease?
select all - ANSWER-· Autoimmune disease
· Often follows a viral infection or immunization
· Causes Semi-paralysis in an ascending fashion
A client is pale has cold clammy skin rapid weak pulse and then altered level
consciousness. Which of the following conditions would cause these symptoms? -
ANSWER-shock
A client reports having an injury to the neck from a car accident three years ago and
experiences frequent headaches since then. The nurse should classify this as what type
of disease? - ANSWER-Chronic
A client who is being seen in an outpatient clinic reports a single episode of unilateral
arm and leg weakness and blurred vision that lasted approximately 45 minutes. The
symptoms have completely subsided, and the client is now back to their baseline. The
client most likely experienced which of the following? - ANSWER-TIA (transient
ischemic attack)
mini stroke
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? - ANSWER-
Cyanosis
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? - ANSWER-Protect the client from injury
, A nurse is educating a client in an outpatient clinic when would the nurse recommend to
prevent simple goiter - ANSWER-adequate intake of iodized salt
Acromegaly - ANSWER-chronic metabolic condition of adult's cause by hypersecretion
of growth hormones anterior pituitary gland
Addison disease - ANSWER-Gradual destruction of the adrenal cortex which leads to a
lack of corticosteroids in circulation
(adrenal insufficiency)
After a patient experiences a stroke specific local signs and symptoms are based on the
area affected these signs and symptoms include any of the following except what? -
ANSWER-Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
An older client was presented to the emergency department after falling down the stairs
and injuring the knee. Which assessment findings are cardinal signs that the client is
experiencing inflammation? Select all that apply - ANSWER-· Client knee is visibly red
· The knee appears to be swollen
· The knee is warmer than the unaffected knee
· The client is experiencing pain
Atrial fibrillation - ANSWER-arterial heart rate above 350 bpm
Atrial flutter - ANSWER-atrial heart rate of 160 to 350 bpm
Bradycardia - ANSWER-regular but slow heart rate that is less than 60 bpm
Bradykinesia occurring in Parkinson's disease places the client with Parkinson's disease
most at risk for which of the following? - ANSWER-Falls and injury's
Bundle Branch Block - ANSWER-delayed conduction
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease comprised of which the following? -
ANSWER-· Chronic bronchitis
· Emphysema
· Asthma
Cretinism - ANSWER-hypothyroid condition in which the thyroid gland is absent or
thyroid hormone is not synthesized by the thyroid gland which causes mental and
growth retardation in the infant or young child a sudden exacerbation of symptoms may
signal thyrotoxicosis or thyroid storm due to an exaggerated thyroid hormone level
which could be life-threatening
Cushing syndrome - ANSWER-hypersecretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex.
Complete Solutions
A client arrives at the clinic at states to the nurse I am tired all the time and have gained
weight my hair is so dry it is breaking. The nurse notes that the client face is puffy
indemnities eyelids. What lab test would the nurse expect to see prescribed for this
client? - ANSWER-TSH and T4
A client diagnosed with uric acid build up from gout. Has an increase in developing
which of the following disorders? - ANSWER-Kidney Stones
A client has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis the nurse recognizes that the client's
condition is a result of which of the following? - ANSWER-Autoimmune mediated
response that is caused by the demyelination of the neurons of the brain, spinal cord
A client is admitted to the emergency department that has acute Guillain-Barre
Syndrome. The nurse knows which of the following are characteristics of this disease?
select all - ANSWER-· Autoimmune disease
· Often follows a viral infection or immunization
· Causes Semi-paralysis in an ascending fashion
A client is pale has cold clammy skin rapid weak pulse and then altered level
consciousness. Which of the following conditions would cause these symptoms? -
ANSWER-shock
A client reports having an injury to the neck from a car accident three years ago and
experiences frequent headaches since then. The nurse should classify this as what type
of disease? - ANSWER-Chronic
A client who is being seen in an outpatient clinic reports a single episode of unilateral
arm and leg weakness and blurred vision that lasted approximately 45 minutes. The
symptoms have completely subsided, and the client is now back to their baseline. The
client most likely experienced which of the following? - ANSWER-TIA (transient
ischemic attack)
mini stroke
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? - ANSWER-
Cyanosis
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? - ANSWER-Protect the client from injury
, A nurse is educating a client in an outpatient clinic when would the nurse recommend to
prevent simple goiter - ANSWER-adequate intake of iodized salt
Acromegaly - ANSWER-chronic metabolic condition of adult's cause by hypersecretion
of growth hormones anterior pituitary gland
Addison disease - ANSWER-Gradual destruction of the adrenal cortex which leads to a
lack of corticosteroids in circulation
(adrenal insufficiency)
After a patient experiences a stroke specific local signs and symptoms are based on the
area affected these signs and symptoms include any of the following except what? -
ANSWER-Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
An older client was presented to the emergency department after falling down the stairs
and injuring the knee. Which assessment findings are cardinal signs that the client is
experiencing inflammation? Select all that apply - ANSWER-· Client knee is visibly red
· The knee appears to be swollen
· The knee is warmer than the unaffected knee
· The client is experiencing pain
Atrial fibrillation - ANSWER-arterial heart rate above 350 bpm
Atrial flutter - ANSWER-atrial heart rate of 160 to 350 bpm
Bradycardia - ANSWER-regular but slow heart rate that is less than 60 bpm
Bradykinesia occurring in Parkinson's disease places the client with Parkinson's disease
most at risk for which of the following? - ANSWER-Falls and injury's
Bundle Branch Block - ANSWER-delayed conduction
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease comprised of which the following? -
ANSWER-· Chronic bronchitis
· Emphysema
· Asthma
Cretinism - ANSWER-hypothyroid condition in which the thyroid gland is absent or
thyroid hormone is not synthesized by the thyroid gland which causes mental and
growth retardation in the infant or young child a sudden exacerbation of symptoms may
signal thyrotoxicosis or thyroid storm due to an exaggerated thyroid hormone level
which could be life-threatening
Cushing syndrome - ANSWER-hypersecretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex.
