EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS TESTED AND
GRADED A+
Which of the following are risk factors for hypertension ( HTN )?
A - Low - fat diet
B - High sugar , low - fat diet
C - Increased physical activity
D - Tobacco use - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ D - tobacco use
hypertension ( Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of
exercise - induced asthma Bronchoconstriction after ingesting high- allergen
foods Bronchospasm after exercise Increased mucous production due to a
genetic mutation IgE - mediated inflammatory response to an antigen -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ B - bronchospasm after exercise
Which of the following imbalances is found in clients with syndrome of
inappropriate hormone ( SIADH ) ?
A - Decreased antidiuretic hormone ( ADH ) production
B - Increased production of insulin
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,C Decreased insulin production
D - Increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone ( ADH ) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔ D - increased secretion of ADH
A client has acute respiratory failure ( ARF ) , Which of the following
would the student nurse expect to find? A - Hypoxemia and hypercapnia
B - Alkalosis and high potassium
C - Elevated sodium and acidosis
D - Alkalosis and hyperventilation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ A -
hypoxemia and hypercapnia
Classify the following arterial blood gas results : pH = 7.30 . PaCO2 = 55 mm
Hg ,, HCO3-24 mEq/L
A - Respiratory acidosis
B - Metabolic alkalosis
C - Metabolic acidosis
D - Respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ A - respiratory
acidosis
What is the function of the ribosomes within cells ?
A - Form lipids on the outside of the cell
B - Produce adenosine triphosphate ( ATI ) for energy
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,C - Production of proteins
D - Form a protective barrier around the cell - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ C
- production of proteins
Which of the following can lead to impaired neurological function in clients
with increased intracranial pressure ? Select all that apply:
A - Increased tissue oxygenation
B - Decreased perfusion of the brain tissue
C - The ability of the tissues to autoregulate the pressure
D - Inflammation of the brain tissues
E - Compression of the brain - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ B - decreased
perfusion of the brain tissue, D - inflammation of the brain tissues, E -
compression of the brain
Which of the following hormones do the kidneys secrete to increase red blood
cell production?
A - Insulin and glycogen
B - Thyroid - stimulating hormone
C - Testosterone
D - Erythropoietin - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ D - erythropoietin
Which of the following factors is not modifiable for clients with hypertension?
A - Sedentary life B - Obesity
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, C - Dietary intake
D - Increasing age - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ D - increasing age
Which of the following is associated with clients who have cystic fibrosis?
A - Excessive mucous secretion
B - Normal breath sounds
C - Excessive urination
D - Increased absorption of nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ A -
excessive mucous secretion
Which of the following describes the etiology of a cerebrovascular accident (
CVA ) ?
A- Lack of blood flow to part of the brain
B - Excessive exercise , such as running
C. A ruptured artery in the heart
D - A blow to the head from a hard object - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ A - lack
of blood flow to part of the brain
What is the best way to prevent spinal cord injuries ?
A - Administering antibiotics to prevent invasion of bacterial
B - Moving the client's neck and spine to maintain mobility
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