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Quiz 1

Question 1

A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to a stillborn child. Autopsy reveals that the fetus has 92 chromosomes. What term may be on the autopsy report to describe this condition?

Question 2

A group of prison inmates developed tuberculosis following exposure to an infected inmate. On examination, tissues were soft and granular (like clumped cheese). Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 3

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance?

Question 4

The student is reviewing functions of the cell. The student would be correct in identifying the primary function of the nerve cell as:

Question 5

Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a direct result of:

Question 6

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how glucose is transported from the blood to the cell. What type of transport system should the nurse discuss with the patient?

Question 7

Why is potassium able to diffuse easily in and out of cells?

Question 8

A patient who has diarrhea receives a hypertonic saline solution intravenously to replace the sodium and chloride lost in the stool. What effect will this fluid replacement have on cells?

Question 9

The nurse would be correct in identifying the predominant extracellular cation as:

Question 10

A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin, eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will support this diagnosis? Walden NURS6501 All Quizzes latest

Question 11

A nurse is reading a chart and sees the term oncotic pressure. The nurse recalls that oncotic pressure (colloid osmotic pressure) is determined by:

Question 12

A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome. What is the nurse’s best response?

Question 13

Which of the following mutations have the most significant effect on protein synthesis?

Question 14

What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely spaced nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair.

Question 15

A 55-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is examined for respiratory disturbance. Examination of his airway (bronchial) reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells have replaced the normal columnar ciliated cells. This type of cellular adaptation is called:

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Week 2 Quiz

Question 1

The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:

Question 2

The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who:

Question 3

A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis. Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms?

Question 4

A patient has chicken pox. How does the varicella replicate?

Question 5

A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary to osteoporosis. This condition is caused by an increase in bone:

Question 6

Researchers now believe that RA is:

Question 7

A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the following findings would be considered a symptom of this disease?

Question 8

After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections:

Question 9

A 5-year-old female takes a hike through the woods during a school field trip. Upon returning home, she hugs her father, and he later develops poison ivy. Which of the following immune reactions is he experiencing?

Question 10

A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by radiologic exam. She is at high risk for:

Question 11

A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is caused by:

Question 12

A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and is taking immunosuppressive drugs. He now has painful vesicular eruptions on the face and trunk. He reports that he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis based on his chicken pox history?

Question 13

A 4-month-old female is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD). Which of the following assessment findings by the nurse will most likely support this diagnosis?

Question 14

In discoid lupus erythematosus, skin lesions may be accompanied by Raynaud phenomenon, which is manifested by:

Question 15

The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of rubella as:

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Week 3 Quiz

Question 1

A 69-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presents to the emergency room (ER) after a month-long episode of headaches and confusion. Based on his alcoholism, a likely cause of his neurologic symptoms is:

Question 2

A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms that eventually affect the entire body. The most likely diagnosis is:

Question 3

A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma and a long-term history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in mental status. MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhagic stroke. What does the nurse suspect caused this type of stroke?

Question 4

A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a rehabilitation center. He experiences delirium, inability to concentrate, and is easily distracted. From which of the following is he most likely suffering?

Question 5

When planning care for a child in pain, which principle should the nurse remember? The pain threshold in children is _____ that of adults.

Question 6

The nursing student would correctly identify the most common symptom of brain abscess as:

Question 7

A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:

Question 8

A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia. Which assessment finding will most help support this diagnosis?

Question 9

A 20-year-old male was brought to the emergency room (ER) for severe burns. He requested something for the excruciating pain he was experiencing. Blocking which of the following neurotransmitters would reduce his pain?

Question 10

An older adult is admitted to the ER following a fall. The patient complains of pain in the back. The patient has a history of osteoporosis. The nurse would expect the patient’s injury and subsequent pain is most likely due to:

Question 11

A child presents to his primary care provider with disorientation, delirium, aggressiveness, and stupor. His parents report that he was recently ill with an upper respiratory infection, which they treated with aspirin. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Question 12

A 15-month-old child from Pennsylvania was brought to the ER for fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis. Which of the following diagnosis will be documented in the chart?

Question 13

A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a motor vehicle accident. He remains in a vegetative state (VS) 1 month after the accident. Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the patient alive?

Question 14

A 15-year-old male was struck by a motor vehicle and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Paramedics found him unconscious at the scene of the accident. During the ambulance ride, he regained consciousness and was able to maintain a conversation with the medical staff. Upon arrival to hospital, he was alert and oriented. Physical exam reveals confusion and impaired responsiveness. What is the probable nature of his brain injury based on this history?

Question 15

Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency room (ER) after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant be screened?

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Week 4 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following findings in the patient with Raynaud disease would indicate a need for further teaching?

Question 2

A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis. How should the nurse respond? In general, atherosclerosis is caused by:

Question 3

A 28-year-old female presents with severe chest pain and shortness of breath. She is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, which most likely originated from the:

Question 4

Which characteristic changes should the nurse keep in mind while caring for a patient with left heart failure? As left heart failure progresses:

Question 5

A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG. Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a variable QRS rate with rhythm irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be recorded on the chart?

Question 6

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located?

Question 7

A 50-year-old female received trauma to the chest that caused severe impairment of the primary pacemaker cells of the heart. Which of the following areas received the greatest damage?

Question 8

When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what complications will the nurse monitor for?

Question 9

While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous distention of the upper extremities and head.

Question 10

Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for high-output failure in a patient?

Question 11

A 75-year-old female has been critically ill with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for longer than a week and has developed a severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance. The statement that best describes this imbalance is which of the following?

Question 12

A 50-year-old female presents with a low heart rate and low blood pressure. She is given an intravenous (IV) infusion of fluids. The increase in atrial distension results in:

Question 13

A 32-year-old female presents with lower leg pain, with swelling and redness. While obtaining the patient’s history, which finding could have caused her condition?

Question 14

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous distention in the upper extremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart?

Question 15

A 51-year-old male is at the health clinic for an annual physical exam. After walking from the car to the clinic, he developed substernal pain. He also reported discomfort in his left shoulder and his jaw, lasting 2 to 3 minutes and then subsiding with rest. He indicates that this has occurred frequently over the past few months with similar exertion. The nurse suspects he is most likely experiencing:

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Week 5 Quiz

Question 1

A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is usually:

Question 2

A 20-year-old male underwent an echocardiogram to assess chest pain. Results revealed a congenital defect in papillary muscles. Which of the following would the nurse expect to occur?

Question 3

A 75-year-old male has severe chest pain and dials 911. Lab tests at the hospital reveal elevated levels of cardiac troponins I and T. Based upon the lab findings, the nurse suspects which of the following has occurred?

Question 4

A 67-year-old female was previously diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. Tests reveal lipoprotein deposition with chronic inflammation that impairs blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis recorded on the chart?

Question 5

A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit?

Question 6

A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Which of the following intrauterine factors should the nurse focus on during the history that could have caused this disorder?

Question 7

A 50-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). He is being treated for shock. His cardiopulmonary symptoms include low blood pressure, tachycardia, and tachypnea. His skin is pale and cool. The primary cause of his shock is most likely:

Question 8

A newborn is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following assessments would aid in diagnosis?

Question 9

A 56-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for a checkup. Physical exam reveals edema, hepatomegaly, and muffled heart sounds. Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse?

Question 10

A 2-week-old infant presents with poor feeding, fatigue, dyspnea, and a murmur. She is diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A nurse recalls this condition results in a(n):

Question 11

When a person is in shock, a nurse remembers impairment in cellular metabolism is cause by:

Question 12

When a patient asks the nurse what is the most common cause of myocardial ischemia, which statement is the correct response? The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is:

Question 13

While planning care, the nurse remembers which principle? In valvular _____, the valve opening is constricted and narrowed because the valve leaflets, or cusps, fail to open completely.

Question 14

What factors make a patient prone to neurogenic shock? Neurogenic shock can be caused by any factor that inhibits the:

Question 15

A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock. Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is usually:

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Week 6 Quiz

Question 1

While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma?

Question 2

Which patient would the nurse assess for paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? A patient with:

Question 3

A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

Question 4

A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient for which complication?

Question 5

A nurse recalls asthma is classified by:

Question 6

While reviewing lab results, to help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the child’s sweat?

Question 7

A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which information should be included? CF is an _____ disease.

Question 8

When the nurse observes a diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia, the patient generally acquires this pneumonia:

Question 9

A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation. When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated?

Question 10

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and radiation at his job. Which of the following should the nurse realize had the greatest impact on the development of his cancer?

Question 11

A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as part of an asthmatic attack?

Question 12

A 50-year-old diabetic male did not take his medication and is now in metabolic acidosis. He is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What type of breathing will the nurse observe upon assessment?

Question 13

An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

Question 14

A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report?

Question 15

A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that the patient is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease. Walden NURS6501 All Quizzes latest

Week 7 Quiz

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the clotting cascade is this patient unable to make?

Question 2

A 25-year-old female has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?

Question 3

A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total body iron is located in the:

Question 4

A 65-year-old male experienced loss of appetite, weight loss, lemon-yellow skin, liver enlargement, and a beefy red tongue shortly before his death. Autopsy suggested pernicious anemia, and the cause of death would most likely reveal:

Question 5

While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most abundant cells in the blood are:

Question 6

A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which information should the nurse include? In addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have the ability to:

Question 7

A 45-year-old male is diagnosed with macrocytic, normochromic anemia. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of this condition is:

Question 8

A 34-year-old male presents in the emergency room with extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. His skin and sclera appear to have a yellowish discoloration. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia?

Question 9

A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules in their cytoplasm and they show phagocytic activity. Which of the following cells is most similar?

Question 10

A 10-year-old male presents with abdominal swelling, night sweats, fever, and weight loss. He is diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma. Upon obtaining the history, which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 11

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. When the parents ask who is responsible for this disease, what is the nurse’s best response? He most likely inherited it from:

Question 12

For a patient experiencing hypersplenism, the nurse expects the erythrocytes to be:

Question 13

Thrombocytopenia may be:

Question 14

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because:

Question 15

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease?

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Week 8 Quiz

Question 1

For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux, the nurse would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning?

Question 2

The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding is:

Question 3

A 27-year-old male presents with fever, GI bleeding, hepatomegaly, and transient joint pain. He reports that as a child he received blood transfusions following a motor vehicle accident. He also indicates he was vaccinated against hepatitis B. Which of the following types of hepatitis does the clinician think he most likely has?

Question 4

A 55-year-old male died in a motor vehicle accident. Autopsy revealed an enlarged liver caused by fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy, and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. The most likely cause of his condition is:

Question 5

Acute pancreatitis often manifests with pain to which of the following regions?

Question 6

The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with Hirschsprung disease is related to which finding?

Question 7

The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is _____ bleeding.

Question 8

The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains:

Question 9

The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are:

Question 10

Reflux esophagitis is defined as a(n):

Question 11

Marasmus is most common in children of which age group? Walden NURS6501 All Quizzes latest

Question 12

Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from chronic liver disease are the result of:

Question 13

A 50-year-old male is experiencing reflux of chyme from the stomach. He is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is caused by:

Question 14

Kwashiorkor is a severe dietary deficiency of:

Question 15

A 40-year-old male develops an intestinal obstruction related to protrusion of the intestine through the inguinal ring. This condition is referred to as:

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Week 9 Quiz

Question 1

A patient has high levels of hormones. To adapt to the high hormone concentrations, the patient’s target cells have the capacity for:

Question 2

A patient has researched lipid-soluble hormones on the Internet. Which information indicates the patient has a good understanding? Lipid-soluble hormone receptors cross the plasma membrane by:

Question 3

A 50-year-old female presents with lightheadedness and overall abnormal feelings. Hyperaldosteronism is diagnosed. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect?

Question 4

A 12-year-old female is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. When the parents ask what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response?

Question 5

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A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Synthesis of which of the following would decrease in this patient?

Question 6

A 22-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit with a closed head injury sustained in a motorcycle accident. The injury has caused severe damage to the posterior pituitary. Which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate?

Question 7

If the patient has a problem with the pineal gland, which substance would the nurse monitor?

Question 8

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A 50-year-old male patient is deficient in ADH production. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect to find? Walden NURS6501 All Quizzes latest

Question 9

A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be expected in this patient?

Question 10

When catecholamines are released in a patient, what should the nurse assess for?

Question 11

An endocrinologist isolated a new hormone and found it to be a water-soluble amine. Which of the following is most like this new hormone?

Question 12

A 30-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the pancreas alpha cells. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be most likely increased in this patient?

Question 13

A 25-year-old male presents with fatigue, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. Tests reveal all pituitary hormones are normal and no masses are present. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of his symptoms is a dysfunction in the:

Question 14

A 25-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Palpation of her neck would most likely reveal:

Question 15

A 12-year-old male is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which of the following tests should the nurse prepare the patient to best confirm the diagnosis?

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Week 10 Quiz

Question 1

A 15-year-old female presents with flank pain, irritability, malaise, and fever. Tests reveal glomerulonephritis. When the parents ask what could have caused this, how should the nurse respond?

Question 2

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with renal failure. While the nurse is reviewing lab results, which of the following lab values would be most consistent with this diagnosis?

Question 3

A 7-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for incontinence. His mother indicates that he has never been continent. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

Question 4

If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal function, which test should the nurse monitor?

Question 5

When a patient’s renal system secretes rennin, what effect will that cause in the body? It causes the direct activation of:

Question 6

A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain, hematuria, and fever. Which of the following does the nurse suspect the patient is most likely experiencing?

Question 7

A urologist is discussing the phagocytic cells that lie between the layers of the renal corpuscle. What is the urologist describing?

Question 8

While turning a patient with chronic renal failure, which principle should the nurse recall? Bone fractures are a risk factor in chronic renal failure because:

Question 9

A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he loses a lot of blood. The nurse realizes he is in acute renal failure caused by:

Question 10

A nurse is describing the trigone. Which information should be included? The trigone is defined as:

Question 11

A 6-year-old male is experiencing urine reflux from the urinary bladder into a grossly dilated ureter and calyces. He was diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux. This condition would be graded:

Question 12

When the nurse discusses the glomerulus and Bowman capsule together, it is referred to as the renal:

Question 13

On average the kidneys receive approximately _____ of the cardiac output.

Question 14

A 55-year-old male presents reporting urinary retention. Tests reveal that he has a lower urinary tract obstruction. Which of the following is of most concern to the nurse?

Question 15

A urologist is discussing a structure that supplies blood to the medulla. What is the urologist describing?

Week 11 Quiz

Question 1

A 68-year-old male presents complaining of difficulty having sexual intercourse. He reports that his penis curves during erection. This condition is referred to as:

Question 2

A 25-year-old sexually active female presents with urethritis, dysuria, and cervical discharge. She is diagnosed with the most common bacteria STI in the United States. The student would identify this infection is due to:

Question 3

A middle-aged male speaks to his physician about benign BPH. He reveals that his father was recently diagnosed with this condition, and he wants to know if he could have it. The physician tells him that a common complaint from men with mild to moderate BPH is:

Question 4

When a patient who is trying to get pregnant asks where the usual site of fertilization is, how should the nurse respond? The:

Question 5

An example of a parasitic STI that is transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact is:

Question 6

The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be:

Question 7

When a staff member asks the nurse what the thick middle layer of the uterine wall is called, what is the nurse’s best response? The:

Question 8

Copy of The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be:

Question 9

When discussing the difference between male and female sex hormones, which information should the nurse include? The major difference between male and female sex hormone production is that:

Question 10

During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone. This cyst is classified as a _____ cyst.

Question 11

A 30-year-old male presents with penile tenderness and discharge. Physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis. He is suffering from:

Question 12

Which information indicates the nurse has a good understanding of the menstrual cycle? When estrogen and progesterone levels drop, the endometrium enters the _____ phase.

Question 13

Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical manifestation of breast cancer?

Question 14

A nurse is discussing female anatomy. Which body structure contains the openings to the vagina and urinary meatus?

Question 15

The patient’s medication has a side effect of gynecomastia. The patient asks the nurse to define this term. The nurse would respond that gynecomastia is: