NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
1 of 50
Definition
The 45-year-old male with a history of uncontrolled hypertension,
diabetes, and CAD has the greatest risk for developing heart failure. All
of his comorbid conditions are risk factors for heart failure.
Prediabetes, pulmonary embolus, and gout are not risk factors for
heart failure.
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A patient is noted to have a high anion gap metabolic acidosis. Which of the
following is the most likely etiology of the acidosis?
CO2 retention
Ethanol ingestion
Vomiting
Diuretic use
, Which patient is at the most risk for developing heart failure?
A 45-year-old male with a history of uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, and
CAD.
A 35-year-old male with prediabetes.
A 45-year-old male with a history of gout.
A 65-year-old female with a pulmonary embolus.
Which patient requires treatment with antibiotics for a prolonged period of time?
A patient with mycobacterium avium complex.
A patient with community acquired MRSA.
A patient with oral candidiasis.
A patient with measles.
Which patient will most likely have issues with bleeding secondary to a platelet
dysfunction?
A 72y/o patient with acute myelogenous leukemia .
A 3y/o male child with hemophilia A.
A patient with Hageman deficiency.
A patient with a protein C deficiency.
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, 2 of 50
Term
Which abnormality is normally seen in a newborn?
Polycythemia
Leukopenia
Monocytopenia
Anemia
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A newborn will normally have polycythemia . RBC counts decrease for the first
6-8 weeks after birth. Leukocytosis and monocytosis are normally seen in the
newborn as well.
ANS: D
Impaired protein synthesis is the only correct answer. Anabolic, aerobic, & catabolic
metabolism are all decreased by hypoxic injury.
Hemolytic anemia of the newborn results from an secondary immune response
mounted by the mother. An infection with measles or mumps triggers a primary
immune response and RA is an autoimmune condition.
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia is the most common OI to occurs in AIDS patients
with a CD4 count less than 200. CAP is not an opportunistic infection.
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, 3 of 50
Term
Which example is the best representation of innate immunity?
PPD reaction
An IgE mediated allergic response
Intact mucous membranes
Autoantibodies form against cellular DNA
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a. Serum osmolality is increased during times of dehydration. An elevated serum
osmolality will pull potassium into the intravascular space from the intracellular
space and cause a rise in serum potassium.
ANS: D
Impaired protein synthesis is the only correct answer. Anabolic, aerobic, & catabolic
metabolism are all decreased by hypoxic injury.
Intact mucous membranes are an example of innate immunity. The skin and
mucous membranes are the first line of defense against infection. The other
options are examples of adapative immunity.
Hemolytic anemia of the newborn results from an secondary immune response
mounted by the mother. An infection with measles or mumps triggers a primary
immune response and RA is an autoimmune condition.
ANSWERS | NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
1 of 50
Definition
The 45-year-old male with a history of uncontrolled hypertension,
diabetes, and CAD has the greatest risk for developing heart failure. All
of his comorbid conditions are risk factors for heart failure.
Prediabetes, pulmonary embolus, and gout are not risk factors for
heart failure.
Give this one a try later!
A patient is noted to have a high anion gap metabolic acidosis. Which of the
following is the most likely etiology of the acidosis?
CO2 retention
Ethanol ingestion
Vomiting
Diuretic use
, Which patient is at the most risk for developing heart failure?
A 45-year-old male with a history of uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, and
CAD.
A 35-year-old male with prediabetes.
A 45-year-old male with a history of gout.
A 65-year-old female with a pulmonary embolus.
Which patient requires treatment with antibiotics for a prolonged period of time?
A patient with mycobacterium avium complex.
A patient with community acquired MRSA.
A patient with oral candidiasis.
A patient with measles.
Which patient will most likely have issues with bleeding secondary to a platelet
dysfunction?
A 72y/o patient with acute myelogenous leukemia .
A 3y/o male child with hemophilia A.
A patient with Hageman deficiency.
A patient with a protein C deficiency.
Don't know?
, 2 of 50
Term
Which abnormality is normally seen in a newborn?
Polycythemia
Leukopenia
Monocytopenia
Anemia
Give this one a try later!
A newborn will normally have polycythemia . RBC counts decrease for the first
6-8 weeks after birth. Leukocytosis and monocytosis are normally seen in the
newborn as well.
ANS: D
Impaired protein synthesis is the only correct answer. Anabolic, aerobic, & catabolic
metabolism are all decreased by hypoxic injury.
Hemolytic anemia of the newborn results from an secondary immune response
mounted by the mother. An infection with measles or mumps triggers a primary
immune response and RA is an autoimmune condition.
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia is the most common OI to occurs in AIDS patients
with a CD4 count less than 200. CAP is not an opportunistic infection.
Don't know?
, 3 of 50
Term
Which example is the best representation of innate immunity?
PPD reaction
An IgE mediated allergic response
Intact mucous membranes
Autoantibodies form against cellular DNA
Give this one a try later!
a. Serum osmolality is increased during times of dehydration. An elevated serum
osmolality will pull potassium into the intravascular space from the intracellular
space and cause a rise in serum potassium.
ANS: D
Impaired protein synthesis is the only correct answer. Anabolic, aerobic, & catabolic
metabolism are all decreased by hypoxic injury.
Intact mucous membranes are an example of innate immunity. The skin and
mucous membranes are the first line of defense against infection. The other
options are examples of adapative immunity.
Hemolytic anemia of the newborn results from an secondary immune response
mounted by the mother. An infection with measles or mumps triggers a primary
immune response and RA is an autoimmune condition.
