PATHOLOGY UPDATED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+ 2026
◼Ability to destroy and remove a specific antigen from the body Answer:
Immunity
◼Priority intervention for a newborn Answer: Dry them off
◼Greatest predictor in development of co-morbidities associated with inc.
body fat Answer: Waist circumference
◼This age group is in the prelinguistic phase Answer: 1 month to 1 year
◼A patient has intravenous fluids infusing in the right arm. When taking a
blood pressure on this patient, what would the nurse do in this situation?
A. Take the blood pressure in the right arm
B. Take the blood pressure in the left arm
C. Use the smallest possible cuff
D. Report inability to take the blood pressure Answer: B
◼Assess mother for this if developmental disability in a child Answer:
Alcohol or drug use
◼These cells are responsible for phagocytosis Answer: Neutrophils
◼These move into and out of the cell Answer: Electrolytes
◼This type of data is reported by the patient Answer: Subjective data
◼Goodell's SIgn Answer: Softening of the cervix
◼Primary storage site for glycogen Answer: Liver
◼2 body tissues that do not need insulin for transport of glucose into the
cells Answer: Brain and nerves
, ◼Elderly have a decreased response of these (related to cells) Answer: B
& T cells
◼This must be given prior to an immunization Answer: Vaccine
Information Statement
◼A1C between 5.7%-6.4% Answer: Pre-diabetes
◼Immunity from contracting the disease or immunization Answer: Active
immunity
◼Softening of the lower uterine segment or isthmus Answer: Hegar's Sign
◼Priority for the elderly Answer: Safe environment
◼Antibodies are also referred to as these Answer: Immunoglobulins
◼A term said to describe the intense craving for and eating of non-food
items Answer: Pica
◼BMI >30 Answer: Obesity
◼Healthy periodontium Answer: -Pink gingiva
-Firm tissue
-No tissue/bone loss
-NO bleeding
-Gram+ bacteria
◼Gingivitis Answer: -Red, inflamed
-Boggy/swollen papilla
-Spontaneous bleeding
-Inc. in Gram+ bacteria
-Reversible
◼Quickening Answer: The sensation of fetal movement
◼Periodontitis Answer: -Varies in color
-Bone loss
-Tooth mobility
-Recession
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+ 2026
◼Ability to destroy and remove a specific antigen from the body Answer:
Immunity
◼Priority intervention for a newborn Answer: Dry them off
◼Greatest predictor in development of co-morbidities associated with inc.
body fat Answer: Waist circumference
◼This age group is in the prelinguistic phase Answer: 1 month to 1 year
◼A patient has intravenous fluids infusing in the right arm. When taking a
blood pressure on this patient, what would the nurse do in this situation?
A. Take the blood pressure in the right arm
B. Take the blood pressure in the left arm
C. Use the smallest possible cuff
D. Report inability to take the blood pressure Answer: B
◼Assess mother for this if developmental disability in a child Answer:
Alcohol or drug use
◼These cells are responsible for phagocytosis Answer: Neutrophils
◼These move into and out of the cell Answer: Electrolytes
◼This type of data is reported by the patient Answer: Subjective data
◼Goodell's SIgn Answer: Softening of the cervix
◼Primary storage site for glycogen Answer: Liver
◼2 body tissues that do not need insulin for transport of glucose into the
cells Answer: Brain and nerves
, ◼Elderly have a decreased response of these (related to cells) Answer: B
& T cells
◼This must be given prior to an immunization Answer: Vaccine
Information Statement
◼A1C between 5.7%-6.4% Answer: Pre-diabetes
◼Immunity from contracting the disease or immunization Answer: Active
immunity
◼Softening of the lower uterine segment or isthmus Answer: Hegar's Sign
◼Priority for the elderly Answer: Safe environment
◼Antibodies are also referred to as these Answer: Immunoglobulins
◼A term said to describe the intense craving for and eating of non-food
items Answer: Pica
◼BMI >30 Answer: Obesity
◼Healthy periodontium Answer: -Pink gingiva
-Firm tissue
-No tissue/bone loss
-NO bleeding
-Gram+ bacteria
◼Gingivitis Answer: -Red, inflamed
-Boggy/swollen papilla
-Spontaneous bleeding
-Inc. in Gram+ bacteria
-Reversible
◼Quickening Answer: The sensation of fetal movement
◼Periodontitis Answer: -Varies in color
-Bone loss
-Tooth mobility
-Recession
