NSG 120 PATHO FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST
UPGRADE
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? - ANS✔✔--
Protect the client from injury
Which of the following blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes
mellitus? - ANS✔✔--Hemoglobin A1C
Which neurotransmitter is depleted in client with Parkinson's disease? -
ANS✔✔--Dopamine
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,Which of the following is the condition where fat containing substances
are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing it to narrow? -
ANS✔✔--Coronary artery disease
A client has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis the nurse recognizes
that the client's condition is a result of which of the following? -
ANS✔✔--Autoimmune mediated response that is caused by the
demyelination of the neurons of the brain, spinal cord
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49,
PC02 45 and HCO3 30. The nurse interprets this as which of the
following? - ANS✔✔--Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the
client coccyx that does not blanch but has no broken skin the nurse
correctly documents this as which of the following? - ANS✔✔--
Decubitus pressure ulcer
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all
that apply - ANS✔✔--· Feeling of pressure in chest · Nausea
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, · Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure?
- ANS✔✔--· Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to
explain what the diagnosis means. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make? - ANS✔✔--The heart is unable to pump
sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body
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? - ANS✔✔--Cyanosis
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The
client uses accessory muscles during breathing. The primary health care
provider provides bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of
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QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST
UPGRADE
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? - ANS✔✔--
Protect the client from injury
Which of the following blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes
mellitus? - ANS✔✔--Hemoglobin A1C
Which neurotransmitter is depleted in client with Parkinson's disease? -
ANS✔✔--Dopamine
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,Which of the following is the condition where fat containing substances
are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing it to narrow? -
ANS✔✔--Coronary artery disease
A client has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis the nurse recognizes
that the client's condition is a result of which of the following? -
ANS✔✔--Autoimmune mediated response that is caused by the
demyelination of the neurons of the brain, spinal cord
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49,
PC02 45 and HCO3 30. The nurse interprets this as which of the
following? - ANS✔✔--Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the
client coccyx that does not blanch but has no broken skin the nurse
correctly documents this as which of the following? - ANS✔✔--
Decubitus pressure ulcer
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all
that apply - ANS✔✔--· Feeling of pressure in chest · Nausea
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, · Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure?
- ANS✔✔--· Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to
explain what the diagnosis means. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make? - ANS✔✔--The heart is unable to pump
sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body
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? - ANS✔✔--Cyanosis
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The
client uses accessory muscles during breathing. The primary health care
provider provides bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of
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