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NSG 3800 EXAM 4 FINAL WITH DETAILED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
Question:
Q1: What is the primary transmission route of Hepatitis A? ?
Answer:
Fecal-oral route (contaminated food or water).
Question:
Q2: Which hepatitis types have vaccines available? ?
Answer:
Hepatitis A and B.
Question:
Q3: What lab finding is associated with cirrhosis and ascites? ?
Answer:
Low serum albumin due to decreased protein synthesis.
Question:
Q4: Which electrolyte imbalance is common in Addison’s disease? ?
Answer:
Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
Question:
Q5: What hormone is deficient in hypothyroidism? ?
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Answer:
Thyroid hormones T3 and T4.
Question:
Q6: Which antibody is associated with lupus (SLE)? ?
Answer:
Positive ANA (antinuclear antibody).
Question:
Q7: What is the hallmark sign of Hodgkin lymphoma? ?
Answer:
Presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
Question:
Q8: Which protein is found in urine in multiple myeloma? ?
Answer:
Bence-Jones protein.
Question:
Q9: What CD4 count defines progression from HIV to AIDS? ?
Answer:
CD4 count <200 cells/μL.
Question:
Q10: Which dietary change is needed for hyperparathyroidism? ?
Answer:
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Avoid high-calcium foods; encourage fluids and mobility.
Question:
Q11: A client with acute cholecystitis reports RUQ pain radiating to the shoulder after eating.
What is the likely cause? ?
Answer:
Gallbladder inflammation triggered by fatty food intake.
Question:
Q12: A nurse notes tremors, weight loss, and exophthalmos in a patient. Which disorder is
suspected? ?
Answer:
Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease).
Question:
Q13: A client with Addison’s disease is admitted with severe hypotension. What is the
priority action? ?
Answer:
Administer IV corticosteroids and fluids to treat Addisonian crisis.
Question:
Q14: A client develops tetany after thyroidectomy. What is the cause? ?
Answer:
Hypocalcemia from possible parathyroid removal.
Question:
Q15: A client with cirrhosis develops confusion and asterixis. What lab finding explains this? ?
NSG 3800 EXAM 4 FINAL WITH DETAILED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
Question:
Q1: What is the primary transmission route of Hepatitis A? ?
Answer:
Fecal-oral route (contaminated food or water).
Question:
Q2: Which hepatitis types have vaccines available? ?
Answer:
Hepatitis A and B.
Question:
Q3: What lab finding is associated with cirrhosis and ascites? ?
Answer:
Low serum albumin due to decreased protein synthesis.
Question:
Q4: Which electrolyte imbalance is common in Addison’s disease? ?
Answer:
Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
Question:
Q5: What hormone is deficient in hypothyroidism? ?
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Answer:
Thyroid hormones T3 and T4.
Question:
Q6: Which antibody is associated with lupus (SLE)? ?
Answer:
Positive ANA (antinuclear antibody).
Question:
Q7: What is the hallmark sign of Hodgkin lymphoma? ?
Answer:
Presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
Question:
Q8: Which protein is found in urine in multiple myeloma? ?
Answer:
Bence-Jones protein.
Question:
Q9: What CD4 count defines progression from HIV to AIDS? ?
Answer:
CD4 count <200 cells/μL.
Question:
Q10: Which dietary change is needed for hyperparathyroidism? ?
Answer:
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Avoid high-calcium foods; encourage fluids and mobility.
Question:
Q11: A client with acute cholecystitis reports RUQ pain radiating to the shoulder after eating.
What is the likely cause? ?
Answer:
Gallbladder inflammation triggered by fatty food intake.
Question:
Q12: A nurse notes tremors, weight loss, and exophthalmos in a patient. Which disorder is
suspected? ?
Answer:
Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease).
Question:
Q13: A client with Addison’s disease is admitted with severe hypotension. What is the
priority action? ?
Answer:
Administer IV corticosteroids and fluids to treat Addisonian crisis.
Question:
Q14: A client develops tetany after thyroidectomy. What is the cause? ?
Answer:
Hypocalcemia from possible parathyroid removal.
Question:
Q15: A client with cirrhosis develops confusion and asterixis. What lab finding explains this? ?
