NURSING NURS - 650 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

• Question 1 1 out of 1 points 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 2 1 out of 1 points A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary to osteoporosis. This condition is caused by an increase in bone: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points When bacterial pathogens enter a patient’s body, they can defend themselves from an immune response by: • Question 4 1 out of 1 points When trying to distinguish between an infectious disease and noninfectious disease, what is the hallmark symptom for most infectious diseases? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points 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 6 1 out of 1 points The final stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called: • Question 7 1 out of 1 points The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in: • Question 8 1 out of 1 points Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by: • Question 9 1 out of 1 points A 46-year-old male presents with severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the right big toe. He was diagnosed with gouty arthritis. He is at risk for developing: • Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by radiologic exam. She is at high risk for: • Question 11 1 out of 1 points Researchers now believe that RA is: • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old female presents with vaginal itch and thin-walled pustular lesions. She is diagnosed with candidiasis. This condition is caused by a: • Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis. Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms? • Question 14 1 out of 1 points In discoid lupus erythematosus, skin lesions may be accompanied by Raynaud phenomenon, which is manifested by: • Question 15 1 out of 1 points After studying about viruses, which information indicates the student has a good understanding of viruses? Viruses: • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She has developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause muscle wasting? • Question 17 1 out of 1 points An 8-year-old female presents with edema of the cutaneous and mucosal tissue layers. Her mother reports that the condition is recurrent and seems to occur more often during stressful situations. The child is diagnosed with hereditary angioedema. Which of the following is deficient in this child? • Question 18 1 out of 1 points Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and is not successful. • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand? • Question 20 0 out of 1 points An infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever? • Question 21 1 out of 1 points Which of the following hormones activates adrenergic receptors? • Question 22 1 out of 1 points When a patient asks the nurse what hypersensitivity is, how should the nurse respond? Hypersensitivity is best defined as: • Question 23 0 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into the category of type hypersensitivity. • Question 24 1 out of 1 points A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with lobar pneumonia (lung infection). Which of the following exudates would be present in highest concentration at the site of this advanced inflammatory response? • Question 26 1 out of 1 points After teaching about stress, which information indicates a correct understanding of stress? • Question 27 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting wheezing and difficulty breathing. History reveals that both of the child’s parents suffer from allergies. Which of the following terms would be used to classify the child? • Question 28 1 out of 1 points A nurse recalls an example of an immune-complex-mediated disease is: • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil dilation, “goose bumps,” and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor? • Question 30 1 out of 1 points When a patient presents at the emergency department for an allergic reaction, the nurse recognizes the most severe consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction is: • Question 31 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from: • Question 32 1 out of 1 points A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and buttocks. This condition is an example of: • Question 33 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following treatments would be most effective? …………………………………………CONTINUED……………………………………………….