PATHOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Exam 1
1. Which of the following assessment findings indicate tinnitus?
- Fever
2. Mitochondria, Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes and centrioles are all examples of:
- Organelles
3. Which of the terms does not describe the
- No change just death
4. _______ syndrome occurs in males when there is an extra X chromosome
- Klinefelter’s syndrome
5. And increase in cardiac size and function due to increased workload
- Hypertrophy
6. During a routine ultrasound of a 38-year old woman of 26 weeks gestation reveals a fetus with a small
square head, upward slant of the eyes, and low set ears. The nurse recognizes that these findings are
consistent with which of the following?
- Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)
7. While discussing treatment options with a parent of a newly diagnosed turners syndrome child, the
nurse should include which of the following
- Symptoms of the condition are treated with estrogen
8. A disease in which the principal manifestation is an abnormal growth of cells leading to formation of
tumors is called
- Neoplastic
9. Routine application of sunblock to the skin would be an example of:
- Primary prevention
10. Which of the following is an example of passive immunity ?
- Transfer of antibodies
11. Although skin manifestations may occur in numerous locations, the classic presentation of systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) includes:
- A butterfly pattern rash on the face across the bridge of the nose.
12. Which of the following is a break in the first line of defense against infection?
- Use of indwelling bladder catheter
13. Which statement made by the client newly diagnosed with systemic lesions erythematosus indicates
the need for further teaching about management of this disease?
- I will sun bathe as often as possible to ensure I get enough vitamin D
14. Which type of immunity is developed following injection of antibodies synthesized by another human
or animal?
- Passive immunity
, 15. Which of the following systemic affect from an inflammatory response:
- Elevated temperature
16. A client has received lab results with white blood cells 6500cells/mL3. This indicates the client has a
- Normal white blood cell level
17. A decrease in platelets is called:
- Thrombocytopenia
18. A 5-year old male child has a bleeding disease that is characterized by areas of hemorrhage in the
joints and muscles after minor injuries. Laboratory test reveals a coagulation factor active in the early
phase of blood coagulation which is formation of intrinsic thromboplastin. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
- Hemophilia
19. Which of the following statements regarding disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome is not
true:
- It is a frequent complication of pulmonary embolism
20. Manifestations of inflammation include erythema(redness), edema(swelling):
- Warmth and pain
21. What causes infection mononucleosis
- Epstein-Barr virus (EB)
22. A 3-year old boy who exhibits prolonged bleeding after minor trauma and prolonged clotting time but
normal platelet count likely has
- Hemopenia
23. Marry-ann a 14-year old high school freshman presents to her pediatrician’s office with severe fatigue
swollen glands and low-grade fever. Which blood test would confirm her diagnosis of infectious
mononucleosis?
- Elevated total white blood cell count
24. Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are:
- Microcytic(small), hypochromic (deficient in color)
25. What does leukocytosis frequency indicate?
- Presence of inflammation or infection
26. Causes of thrombocytopenia include
- Chemotherapy
27. The order of impulse conduction in the heart is from:
- The SA node to the AV node to the Bundle of His to the Perjunkie systems
28. Pregnancy induced hypertension is characterized by
- Hypertension that is detected in the first trimester of pregnancy
29. Which is the following is more likely to contribute to thrombus development
- Immobility
Exam 1
1. Which of the following assessment findings indicate tinnitus?
- Fever
2. Mitochondria, Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes and centrioles are all examples of:
- Organelles
3. Which of the terms does not describe the
- No change just death
4. _______ syndrome occurs in males when there is an extra X chromosome
- Klinefelter’s syndrome
5. And increase in cardiac size and function due to increased workload
- Hypertrophy
6. During a routine ultrasound of a 38-year old woman of 26 weeks gestation reveals a fetus with a small
square head, upward slant of the eyes, and low set ears. The nurse recognizes that these findings are
consistent with which of the following?
- Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)
7. While discussing treatment options with a parent of a newly diagnosed turners syndrome child, the
nurse should include which of the following
- Symptoms of the condition are treated with estrogen
8. A disease in which the principal manifestation is an abnormal growth of cells leading to formation of
tumors is called
- Neoplastic
9. Routine application of sunblock to the skin would be an example of:
- Primary prevention
10. Which of the following is an example of passive immunity ?
- Transfer of antibodies
11. Although skin manifestations may occur in numerous locations, the classic presentation of systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) includes:
- A butterfly pattern rash on the face across the bridge of the nose.
12. Which of the following is a break in the first line of defense against infection?
- Use of indwelling bladder catheter
13. Which statement made by the client newly diagnosed with systemic lesions erythematosus indicates
the need for further teaching about management of this disease?
- I will sun bathe as often as possible to ensure I get enough vitamin D
14. Which type of immunity is developed following injection of antibodies synthesized by another human
or animal?
- Passive immunity
, 15. Which of the following systemic affect from an inflammatory response:
- Elevated temperature
16. A client has received lab results with white blood cells 6500cells/mL3. This indicates the client has a
- Normal white blood cell level
17. A decrease in platelets is called:
- Thrombocytopenia
18. A 5-year old male child has a bleeding disease that is characterized by areas of hemorrhage in the
joints and muscles after minor injuries. Laboratory test reveals a coagulation factor active in the early
phase of blood coagulation which is formation of intrinsic thromboplastin. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
- Hemophilia
19. Which of the following statements regarding disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome is not
true:
- It is a frequent complication of pulmonary embolism
20. Manifestations of inflammation include erythema(redness), edema(swelling):
- Warmth and pain
21. What causes infection mononucleosis
- Epstein-Barr virus (EB)
22. A 3-year old boy who exhibits prolonged bleeding after minor trauma and prolonged clotting time but
normal platelet count likely has
- Hemopenia
23. Marry-ann a 14-year old high school freshman presents to her pediatrician’s office with severe fatigue
swollen glands and low-grade fever. Which blood test would confirm her diagnosis of infectious
mononucleosis?
- Elevated total white blood cell count
24. Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are:
- Microcytic(small), hypochromic (deficient in color)
25. What does leukocytosis frequency indicate?
- Presence of inflammation or infection
26. Causes of thrombocytopenia include
- Chemotherapy
27. The order of impulse conduction in the heart is from:
- The SA node to the AV node to the Bundle of His to the Perjunkie systems
28. Pregnancy induced hypertension is characterized by
- Hypertension that is detected in the first trimester of pregnancy
29. Which is the following is more likely to contribute to thrombus development
- Immobility
