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The predominant intracellular ion is Na+, and the predominant extracellular ion is K+. With voltage change, which of the following would result in an action potential? • Question 2 When a patient asks what causes cystic fibrosis, how should the nurse respond? Cystic fibrosis is caused by an _____ gene. • Question 3 What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely spaced nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair. Question 4 How are potassium and sodium transported across plasma membranes? • Question 5 The ion transporter that moves Na+ and Ca2+ simultaneously in the same direction is an example of which of the following types of transport? • Question 6 An aide asks the nurse why people who have neurofibromatosis will show varying degrees of the disease. Which genetic principle should the nurse explain to the aide? • Question 7 A nurse is reviewing the pedigree chart. When checking for a proband, what is the nurse looking for? • Question 8 The nurse would be correct in identifying the predominant extracellular cation as: • Question 9 A 13-year-old girl has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome present. What medical diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart? • Question 10 A patient who has diarrhea receives a hypertonic saline solution intravenously to replace the sodium and chloride lost in the stool. What effect will this fluid replacement have on cells? • Question 11 Which of the following mutations have the most significant effect on protein synthesis? • Question 12 Which of the following disorders is manifested primarily in males? • Question 13 The nurse is teaching staff about the most common cause of Down syndrome. What is the nurse describing? • Question 14 A group of prison inmates developed tuberculosis following exposure to an infected inmate. On examination, tissues were soft and granular (like clumped cheese). Which of the following is the most likely cause? • Question 15 Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a direct result of: • Question 16 The student is reviewing functions of the cell. The student would be correct in identifying the primary function of the nerve cell as: • Question 17 55-year-old male has swelling of the feet. Which of the following aided in development of swelling? • Question 18 A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance? • Question 19 A 55-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is examined for respiratory disturbance. Examination of his airway (bronchial) reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells have replaced the normal columnar ciliated cells. This type of cellular adaptation is called: • Question 20 A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin, eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will support this diagnosis? • Question 21 The early dilation (swelling) of the cell’s endoplasmic reticulum results in: • Question 22 A patient has a heart attack that leads to progressive cell injury that causes cell death with severe cell swelling and breakdown of organelles. What term would the nurse use to define this process? • Question 23 A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to a stillborn child. Autopsy reveals that the fetus has 92 chromosomes. What term may be on the autopsy report to describe this condition? • Question 24 A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how glucose is transported from the blood to the cell. What type of transport system should the nurse discuss with the patient? • Question 25 A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome. What is the nurse’s best response? NURS 6501 Week 2 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 2 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 2 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 2 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) Question 1 When a patient presents at the emergency department for an allergic reaction, the nurse recognizes the most severe consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction is: Question 2 Which of the following hormones activates adrenergic receptors? Question 3 Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection? Question 4 A patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria. Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart? Question 5 An infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever? Question 6 Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful. Question 7 A patient has a tissue growth that was diagnosed as cancer. Which of the following terms best describes this growth? Question 8 A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil dilation, “goose bumps,” and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor? Question 9 A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. Which of the following is the most likely cause? Question 10 A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into the category of type _____ hypersensitivity. Question 11 A 3-year-old is making play cakes in a sandbox and is eating the play cakes. The sand was also being used by cats as a litter box and was contaminated with toxoplasmosis. Which of the following would most likely also be present? Question 12 A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer. Testing reveals that the cancer cells have spread to local lymph nodes. A nurse realizes this cancer would be documented as stage: Question 13 A 30-year-old male is having difficulty breathing and has been spitting blood. He reports that he began experiencing this reaction after cleaning his pigeons’ cages. Testing reveals he is suffering from allergic alveolitis. Which of the following is he experiencing? Question 14 A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is: Question 15 During inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release plasma proteins, collectively known as: Question 16 A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from: Question 17 When the maternal immune system becomes sensitized against antigens expressed by the fetus, what type of immune reaction occurs? Question 18 While planning care for children with cancer, which information should the nurse remember? Most childhood cancers originate from the: Question 19 A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand? Question 20 A nurse recalls an example of an immune-complex-mediated disease is: Question 21 Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include: Question 22 A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient? Question 23 A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with lobar pneumonia (lung infection). Which of the following exudates would be present in highest concentration at the site of this advanced inflammatory response? Question 24 After teaching about stress, which information indicates a correct understanding of stress? Question 25 A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She has developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause muscle wasting? Question 26 After studying about viruses, which information indicates the student has a good understanding of viruses? Viruses: Question 27 A 54-year-old male was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following is the expected treatment of choice? Question 28 A 46-year-old male presents with severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the right big toe. He was diagnosed with gouty arthritis. The symptoms he experienced are caused by the crystallization of _____ within the synovial fluid. Question 29 A 42-year-old female presents with raised red lesions with a brownish scale. She was diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus. A clinician recalls this disorder is related to: Question 30 A 5-year-old male is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the non-hairy parts of his face, trunk, and limbs. A common source of this condition is a: Question 31 Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by: Question 32 A 34-year-old female was recently diagnosed with RA. Physical examination revealed that inflammation started in the: Question 33 A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary to osteoporosis. This condition is caused by an increase in bone: Question 34 A patient has chicken pox. How does the varicella replicate? Question 35 A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the following findings would be considered a symptom of this disease? Question 36 A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by radiologic exam. She is at high risk for: Question 37 The final stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called: Question 38 A 3-year-old male develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog. This infection is caused by a: Question 39 Researchers now believe that RA is: Question 40 A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis. Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms? NURS 6501 Week 3 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 3 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 3 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 3 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) • Question 1 A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than: • Question 2 A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms that eventually affect the entire body. The most likely diagnosis is: • Question 3 A patient has memory loss of events that occurred before a head injury. What cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? • Question 4 A 65-year-old male recently suffered a cerebral vascular accident. He is now unable to recognize and identify objects by touch because of injury to the sensory cortex. How should the nurse document this finding? • Question 5 A 15-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals spinal cord injury, and his body temperature fluctuates markedly. The most accurate explanation of this phenomenon is that: • Question 6 A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma and a long-term history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in mental status. MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhagic stroke. What does the nurse suspect caused this type of stroke? • Question 7 Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency room (ER) after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant be screened? • Question 8 When a patient has a fever, which of the following thermoregulatory mechanisms is activated? • Question 9 A 50-year-old male suffers a severe head injury when his motorcycle hits a tree. His breathing becomes deep and rapid but with normal pattern. What term should the nurse use for this condition? • Question 10 A 20-year-old male was at the supermarket when he fell to the ground. Bystanders reported that he lost consciousness and his body tensed up then relaxed, then tensed and relaxed several times. He most likely was experiencing a(n): • Question 11 A teenage boy sustains a severe closed head injury following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. He is in a state of deep sleep that requires vigorous stimulation to elicit eye opening. How should the nurse document this in the chart? • Question 12 A 15-month-old child from Pennsylvania was brought to the ER for fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis. Which of the following diagnosis will be documented in the chart? • Question 13 A 33-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals an injury of the cervical cord. Cord swelling in this region may be life threatening because: • Question 14 A 72-year-old male demonstrates left-sided weakness of upper and lower extremities. The symptoms lasted 24 hours and resolve with no evidence of infarction. The patient most likely experienced a(n): • Question 15 Which finding indicates the patient is having complications from heat stroke? • Question 16 A 20-year-old male was brought to the emergency room (ER) for severe burns. He requested something for the excruciating pain he was experiencing. Blocking which of the following neurotransmitters would reduce his pain? • Question 17 A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia. Which assessment finding will most help support this diagnosis? • Question 18 An initial assessment finding associated with acute spinal cord injury is _____ the injury. • Question 19 The nursing student would correctly identify the most common symptom of brain abscess as: • Question 20 An older adult is admitted to the ER following a fall. The patient complains of pain in the back. The patient has a history of osteoporosis. The nurse would expect the patient’s injury and subsequent pain is most likely due to: • Question 21 A 16-year-old male took a recreational drug that altered his level of arousal. Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse most likely see on the chart? • Question 22 A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a motor vehicle accident. He remains in a vegetative state (VS) 1 month after the accident. Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the patient alive? • Question 23 A 23-year-old female begins having problems with tiredness, weakness, and visual changes. Her diagnosis is multiple sclerosis (MS). What is occurring in the patient’s body? • Question 24 A 69-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presents to the emergency room (ER) after a month-long episode of headaches and confusion. Based on his alcoholism, a likely cause of his neurologic symptoms is: • Question 25 When planning care for a child in pain, which principle should the nurse remember? The pain threshold in children is _____ that of adults. NURS 6501 Week 4 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 4 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 4 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 4 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) Question 1 A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG. Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a variable QRS rate with rhythm irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be recorded on the chart? Question 2 A 51-year-old male is at the health clinic for an annual physical exam. After walking from the car to the clinic, he developed substernal pain. He also reported discomfort in his left shoulder and his jaw, lasting 2 to 3 minutes and then subsiding with rest. He indicates that this has occurred frequently over the past few months with similar exertion. The nurse suspects he is most likely experiencing: Question 3 A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous distention in the upper extremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart? Question 4 When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Question 5 An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body’s compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? Question 6 Most cases of combined systolic and diastolic hypertension have no known cause and are documented on the chart as _____ hypertension Question 7 A 70-year-old female is in the hospital for pelvic fracture. She develops pulmonary thromboembolism. The nurse realizes this embolus is composed of: Question 8 A nurse monitors the patient for _____ when rapid onset of malignant hypertension results. Question 9 A 60-year-old male undergoes surgery for a bone fracture. Which of the following nursing measures would be most effective for preventing pulmonary embolism (PE) in this patient? Question 10 A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with left bundle branch block. Which of the following structures would not receive an electrical impulse? Question 11 When a nurse checks the patient for orthostatic hypotension, what did the nurse have the patient do? Question 12 A 50-year-old male is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following symptoms most likely occurred before treatment? Question 13 While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous distention of the upper extremities and head. Question 14 An 80-year-old female is in the hospital for a bone fracture. While there she develops a large, nonlethal pulmonary embolus. Which of the following is a direct result of the obstruction to pulmonary blood flow? Question 15 A 52-year-old female is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The nurse assesses for myocardial: Ischemia Question 16 A 65-year-old male presents for a routine checkup. A blood pressure check reveals a systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 70 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this type of pressure elevation? Question 17 Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for high-output failure in a patient? Question 18 A 50-year-old obese male with hypertension and coronary artery disease visits a nutritionist for food counseling. He has an elevated level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Which of the following should the nurse advise him to Question 19 Which of the following findings in the patient with Raynaud disease would indicate a need for further teaching? Question 20 A 75-year-old female has been critically ill with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for longer than a week and has developed a severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance. The statement that best describes this imbalance is which of the following? Question 21 A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with chronic pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Which of the following heart failures should the nurse assess for in this patient? Question 22 A 56-year-old male is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which of the following modifiable risk factors would the nurse suggest the patient change? Question 23 A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain. He is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This disease is caused by: Question 24 A 35-year-old male presents with pulmonary hypertension. Testing reveals he is in right heart failure. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will see listed on the chart? Question 25 A 32-year-old female presents with lower leg pain, with swelling and redness. While obtaining the patient’s history, which finding could have caused her condition? Question 26 A 62-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain at rest and with exertion. He does not have a history of coronary artery disease and reports that the pain often occurs at night. He is most likely experiencing which type of angina? Question 27 When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what complications will the nurse monitor for? Question 28 A 59-year-old female is diagnosed with left ventricular failure. If a decrease in kidney perfusion occurs, the nurse knows this would ultimately cause: Question 29 A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located? Question 30 Which organ should the nurse monitor closely since it is often the first to fail in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? Question 31 A 50-year-old female presents with a low heart rate and low blood pressure. She is given an intravenous (IV) infusion of fluids. The increase in atrial distension results in: NURS 6501 Week 5 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 5 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 5 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 5 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) Question 1 When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Question 2 A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right ventricular myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are specifically related to her right heart failure? Question 3 Which is the most common type of congenital heart defect the nurse should assess for in infants? Question 4 A 1-month-old infant visits his primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals decreased cardiac output, hypotension, tachycardia, and a loud murmur suggestive of aortic stenosis. Which of the following would be expected with this diagnosis? Question 5 A 51-year-old male presents with recurrent chest pain on exertion. He is diagnosed with angina pectoris. When he asks what causes the pain, how should the nurse respond? The pain occurs when: Question 6 A 60-year-old female was diagnosed with mitral stenosis. As a result, the nurse realizes the patient has incomplete emptying of the: Question 7 A 2-week-old infant presents with poor feeding, fatigue, dyspnea, and a murmur. She is diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A nurse recalls this condition results in a(n): Question 8 A newborn child has a murmur and cyanosis. An echocardiogram reveals that the tricuspid valve failed to develop and no blood flows between the right atrium and ventricle. What term will the nurse use to describe this condition? Tricuspid: Question 9 When a patient with left heart failure starts to have a cough and dyspnea, which principle should the nurse remember? Pulmonary symptoms, common to left heart failure, are a result of: Question 10 A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is usually: Question 11 A 28-year-old female presents to the ER reporting severe chest pain that worsens with respirations or lying down. She has a fever, tachycardia, and a friction rub. Based upon theassessment findings, the nurse determines the patient is experiencing: Question 12 A 49-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain. EKG reveals ST elevation. He is diagnosed with myocardial ischemia. Which of the following interventions would be most beneficial? Question 13 A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock. Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is usually: Question 14 A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Which of the following intrauterine factors should the nurse focus on during the history that could have caused this disorder? Question 15 A nurse is explaining the function of the heart. Which is a correct response by the nurse? A function of the pericardium is to: Question 16 A nurse recalls the most common cardiac valve disease in the United States, which tends to be most prevalent in young women, is: Question 17 A 60-year-old female had a myocardial infarction. She was brought to the hospital 30 minutes later. She survived, but now the nurse is providing care for impaired ventricular function because: Question 18 A 67-year-old female was previously diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. Tests reveal lipoprotein deposition with chronic inflammation that impairs blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis recorded on the chart? Question 19 A 15-year-old-male who is allergic to peanuts eats a peanut butter cup. He then goes into anaphylactic shock. Which assessment findings will the nurse assess for? Question 20 A newborn child is diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot. What symptoms would the nurse expect to observe in the child? Question 21 For an infection to progress to septic shock, which of the following factors should the nurse determine occurred? Question 22 When a person is in shock, a nurse remembers impairment in cellular metabolism is cause by: Question 23 A 55-year-old male died of a myocardial infarction. Autopsy would most likely reveal: Question 24 A 42-year-old female is diagnosed with constrictive pericarditis. The nurse assesses the blood pressure for decreased cardiac output because of: Question 25 A 72-year-old female has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis. An echocardiogram reveals backflow of blood into the left ventricle. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart? Question 26 A 75-year-old obese female presents to her primary care provider reporting edema in the lower extremities. Physical exam reveals that she has varicose veins. Upon performing the history, which of the following is a possible cause for the varicose veins? Question 27 A 22-year-old pregnant female presents for a fetal echocardiogram. Tests reveal small left atrium and mitral valve and an absent left ventricle and aortic valve. The diagnosis is hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). The nurse will anticipate that the treatment for this defect is: Question 28 While planning care, the nurse remembers which principle? In valvular _____, the valve opening is constricted and narrowed because the valve leaflets, or cusps, fail to open completely. Question 29 A 10-year-old-male presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, and nose bleeds. He is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. While planning care, which characteristic changes should the nurse remember? Question 30 A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider with fever, cardiac murmur, and petechial skin lesions. She is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. When the patient wants to know what caused the disease, what is the nurse’s best response? The most likely cause of the disease is: Question 31 When a patient asks the nurse what is the most common cause of myocardial ischemia, which statement is the correct response? The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is: NURS 6501 Week 6 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 6 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 6 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 6 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) Question 1 A 50-year-old diabetic male did not take his medication and is now in metabolic acidosis. He is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What type of breathing will the nurse observe upon assessment? Question 2 A 10-year-old female develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. She reports that breathing is difficult and she feels she cannot get enough air. What term should the nurse use to document this condition? Question 3 A 7-month-old male presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing reveals increased chloride. Which of the following should the nurse observe for that would accompany this disease? Question 4 A 9-year-old male contracted influenza. Which of the following complications is of greatest concern to the nurse? Question 5 An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? Question 6 A 42-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he suffered a severe head injury. He died shortly after the accident from loss of respiration. The nurse suspects the area of the brain most likely involved is the: Question 7 A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes. How should the nurse chart this condition? Patient has: Question 8 An 80-year-old female develops pneumonia in the hospital. She becomes cyanotic, tachycardic, and develops a fever and cough. Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart? Question 9 A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. Which of the following is the most significant concern for the nurse to monitor in this patient? Question 10 A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following findings is most likely to cause this condition? Question 11 A 57-year-old male presents with cough, sputum production, dyspnea, and decreased lung volume. He is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. When taking the patient’s history, which finding is the most probable cause of his illness? Question 12 A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation. The nurse monitors the patient closely because the main cause of death in a child with CF is: Question 13 When the nurse is asked what causes asthma, how should the nurse respond? Asthma is thought to be caused by: Question 14 A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis. The patient had a pulmonary functions test. Which of the following findings is expected? Question 15 If an individual with respiratory difficulty were retaining too much carbon dioxide, which of the following compensatory responses would the nurse expect to be initiated? Question 16 A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that the patient is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease. Question 17 A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When a staff member asks why the patient’s airways are obstructed, how should the nurse respond? The airways are obstructed because of: Question 18 Which patient would the nurse assess for paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? A patient with: Question 19 A nurse is reviewing the results of an ABG and finds reduced oxygenation of arterial blood. What term should the nurse use to describe this condition? Question 20 A 26-year-old female recently underwent surgery and is now experiencing dyspnea, cough, fever, and leukocytosis. Tests reveal that she has a collapsed lung caused by removal of air from obstructed alveoli. What condition will the nurse observe on the chart? Question 21 A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report? Question 22 A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When the nurse is asked what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response? Changes in his lungs are caused by: Question 23 A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Question 24 A 2-week-old female presents with fever, cough, respiratory distress, and empyema. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? Question 25 A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory Question 26 A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which information should be included? CF is an _____ disease. Question 27 A 30-year-old female received a severe head injury in a motor vehicle accident. She is now experiencing respiratory abnormalities characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing with periods of apnea. What term should the nurse use when charting this condition? Question 28 A nurse is teaching staff about pulmonary edema. Which information should the nurse include? The most common cause of pulmonary edema is: Question 29 A 28-year-old male reports to his primary care provider that he has had a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. When giving report, what term should the nurse use to describe this condition? Question 30 While reviewing lab results, to help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the child’s sweat? Question 31 When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? NURS 6501 Week 7 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 7 Quiz ( 2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 7 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 7 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) Question 1 A 25-year-old female has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect? Question 2 Which major symptom in a patient with sickle cell anemia indicates to the nurse, the patient is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis? Question 3 A newborn is diagnosed with congenital intrinsic factor deficiency. Which of the following types of anemia will the nurse see documented on the chart? Question 4 When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Question 5 A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. When the patient asks how he got this disease, how should the nurse respond? The most likely cause is: Question 6 Thrombocytopenia may be: Question 7 A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease? Question 8 A 52-year-old male IV drug user was diagnosed with hepatitis C 5 years ago. He is now experiencing impaired blood clotting. The nurse suspects a decrease in which of the following vitamins? Question 9 A nurse monitors for the most common childhood cancer, which is: Question 10 A 5-year-old male was diagnosed with normocytic-normochromic anemia. Which of the following anemias does the nurse suspect the patient has? Question 11 A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total body iron is located in the: Question 12 A 65-year-old male experienced loss of appetite, weight loss, lemon-yellow skin, liver enlargement, and a beefy red tongue shortly before his death. Autopsy suggested pernicious anemia, and the cause of death would most likely reveal: Question 13 A 35-year-old male with hyperthyroidism begins treatment to decrease thyroid activity. A nurse monitors for which of the following conditions that could result secondary to the treatment? Question 14 An adult patient’s blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory. Assuming a normal sample, which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest percentage? Question 15 A 50-year-old female is diagnosed with primary thrombocythemia. A nurse would expect the blood smear to reveal _____ platelets. Question 16 How should the nurse prepare a patient who is to receive a Schilling test for pernicious anemia? Question 17 A nurse checks individuals with liver disease for clotting problems because: Question 18 A 45-year-old male is diagnosed with macrocytic, normochromic anemia. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of this condition is: Question 19 A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the clotting cascade is this patient unable to make? Question 20 A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules in their cytoplasm and they show phagocytic activity. Which of the following cells is most similar? Question 21 A 5-year-old female is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The nurse will most likely treat this Question 22 After initial compensation, what hemodynamic change should the nurse monitor for in a patient who has a reduction in the number of circulating erythrocytes? Question 23 A 34-year-old male presents in the emergency room with extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. His skin and sclera appear to have a yellowish discoloration. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia? Question 24 A 15-year-old male with infectious mononucleosis is being given instructions on how to prevent the spread of this infection to others. Which statement represents a correct instruction? Question 25 A 60-year-old female emphysema patient experiences a rapid and pounding heart, dizziness, and fatigue with exertion. Which of the following respiratory assessment findings indicate the respiratory system is compensating for the increased oxygen demand? Question 26 Which of the following individuals should the nurse assess first for a vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? Question 27 When a nurse is reviewing lab results and notices that the erythrocytes contain an abnormally low concentration of hemoglobin, the nurse calls these erythrocytes: Question 28 A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia). How should the nurse respond when the patient asks what causes pernicious anemia? A decrease in ______ is the most likely cause. Question 29 In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because: Question 30 The nurse will check which of the following tests to directly measure iron stores? Question 31 A 21-year-old female was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. In addition to fatigue and weakness, which of the following clinical signs and symptoms would she most likely exhibit? Question 32 A hematologist is discussing hematopoiesis. Which information should be included? ________ participate in hematopoiesis. Question 33 A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. When the parents ask who is responsible for this disease, what is the nurse’s best response? He most likely inherited it from: Question 34 A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which information should the nurse include? In addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have the ability to: Question 35 During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes enlarge and become tender because: Question 36 A 58-year-old female presents in the clinic presenting with fatigue, weight loss, and tingling in her fingers. Laboratory findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit, a high mean corpuscular volume, and normal plasma iron. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia? NURS 6501 Week 8 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 8 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 8 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 8 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) Question 1 The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is _____ bleeding. Question 2 A 10-month-old is brought to the pediatrician by the mother who states the baby has been experiencing colicky pain followed by vomiting, sweating, nausea, and irritability. Testing reveals a condition in which one part of the intestine telescopes into another. From which type of intestinal obstruction is he suffering? Question 3 In alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatocellular damage is caused by: Question 4 When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Question 5 Prolonged diarrhea is more serious in children than adults because: Question 6 A 40-year-old male develops an intestinal obstruction related to protrusion of the intestine through the inguinal ring. This condition is referred to as: Question 7 A 6-month-old male infant is brought to the ER after the sudden development of abdominal pain, irritability, and vomiting followed by passing of “currant jelly” stool. Ultrasound reveals intestinal obstruction in which the ileum collapsed through the ileocecal valve and invaginated into the large intestine. This type of obstruction is referred to as: Question 8 Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder wall usually caused by: Question 9 Kwashiorkor is a severe dietary deficiency of: Question 10 A 40-year-old female presents complaining of pain near the midline in the epigastrium. Assuming the pain is caused by a stimulus acting on an abdominal organ, the pain felt is classified as: Question 11 For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux, the nurse would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning? Question 12 A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. This condition is most likely caused by: Question 13 Which of the following characteristics is associated with an acute occlusion of mesenteric blood flow to the small intestine? Question 14 Marasmus is most common in children of which age group? Question 15 Chronic gastritis is classified according to the: Question 16 A 3-month-old female develops colicky pain, abdominal distention, and diarrhea after drinking cow’s milk. The best explanation for her symptoms is: Question 17 A 13-year-old female confides to her mother that she binge eats and induces vomiting to prevent weight gain. This disease is referred to as: Question 18 Where does the nurse expect the obstruction to be in a patient with extrahepatic portal hypertension? Question 19 The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with Hirschsprung disease is related to which finding? Question 20 Early identification and treatment for metabolic disorders is important because: Question 21 Which of the following symptoms would help a health care provider distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease? Question 22 A 22-year-old male underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Following surgery, he experienced a peptic ulcer. His ulcer is referred to as a(n) _____ ulcer. Question 23 A 60-year-old male presents with GI bleeding and abdominal pain. He reports that he takes NSAIDs daily to prevent heart attack. Tests reveal that he has a peptic ulcer. The most likely cause of this disease is: Question 24 Acute pancreatitis often manifests with pain to which of the following regions? Question 25 Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from chronic liver disease are the result of: Question 26 A 20-year-old male was recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance. He eats an ice cream cone and develops diarrhea. His diarrhea can be classified as _____ diarrhea. Question 27 The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding is: Question 28 The cardinal sign of pyloric stenosis caused by ulceration or tumors is: Question 29 A 27-year-old male presents with fever, GI bleeding, hepatomegaly, and transient joint pain. He reports that as a child he received blood transfusions following a motor vehicle accident. He also indicates he was vaccinated against hepatitis B. Which of the following types of hepatitis does the clinician think he most likely has? Question 30 A 2-month-old female with Down syndrome is diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease following family complaints of chronic constipation. The most likely cause of these symptoms is: Question 31 The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains: Question 32 A 24-year-old male who sustained a head injury and fractured femur develops a stress ulcer. A common clinical manifestation of this ulcer is: Question 33 A 55-year-old female has general symptoms of gallstones but is also jaundiced. IV cholangiography would most likely reveal that the gallstones are obstructing the: Question 34 An 8-week-old male was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following digestive alterations would be expected? Question 35 An 8-week-old female is diagnosed with a congenital heart disease and Down syndrome. Her parents report that she has difficulty defecating. X-ray reveals anorectal malformation that causes complete obstruction often referred to as: Question 36 Outbreaks of hepatitis _____ often occur in young children attending day care centers and can be attributed to poor hand washing. NURS 6501 Week 9 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 9 Quiz: Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 9 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 9 Quiz • Question 1 If a patient’s posterior pituitary is removed, which hormone would the nurse expect to decrease? • Question 2 An aide asks the nurse what is the most common cause of elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion. How should the nurse respond? • Question 3 Visual disturbances are a common occurrence in patients with untreated Graves disease. The endocrinologist explains to the patient that the main cause of these complications is: • Question 4 While planning care for a patient from general anesthesia, which principle should the nurse remember? A side effect of some general anesthetic agents is _____ diabetes insipidus. • Question 5 When catecholamines are released in a patient, what should the nurse assess for? • Question 6 A 39-year-old female just had a baby. Which hormone will prevent excessive uterine bleeding? • Question 7 A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about Addison disease. Which information should the nurse include? The most common cause of Addison disease is: • Question 8 A patient has high levels of hormones. To adapt to the high hormone concentrations, the patient’s target cells have the capacity for: • Question 9 Which principle should the nurse include while planning care for a patient with an ADH problem? ADH release from the posterior pituitary is stimulated by: • Question 10 A nurse is teaching a patient about insulin. Which information should the nurse include? Insulin is primarily regulated by: • Question 11 If a patient had a problem with the hypothalamus, which of the following hormones would be affected? • Question 12 A 50-year-old male patient is deficient in ADH production. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect to find? • Question 13 When a patient wants to know what most commonly causes hypoparathyroidism, how should the nurse reply? It is most commonly caused by: • Question 14 When insulin binds to its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose uptake by the muscle cells occurs. This is an example of a _____ effect by a hormone. • Question 15 A 22-year-old female has a low level of TSH. What condition does the nurse expect the patient is experiencing? • Question 16 A 12-year-old female is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. When the parents ask what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response? • Question 17 A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Synthesis of which of the following would decrease in this patient? • Question 18 Diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus (DM), and SIADH share which of the following assessment manifestations? • Question 19 A nurse recalls insulin has an effect on which of the following groups of electrolytes? • Question 20 A 22-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit with a closed head injury sustained in a motorcycle accident. The injury has caused severe damage to the posterior pituitary. Which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate? • Question 21 A 35-year-old female took corticosteroid therapy for several months. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find? • Question 22 While planning care for a patient with hypothyroidism, which principle should the nurse remember? The basal metabolic rate is unusually _____ with hypothyroidism. • Question 23 A 40-year-old male undergoes surgery for a PTH-secreting tumor in which the parathyroid is removed. Which of the following would the nurse expect following surgery? • Question 24 A patient wants to know what can cause ACTH to be released. How should the nurse respond? • Question 25 A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be expected in this patient? • Question 26 An endocrinologist isolated a new hormone and found it to be a water-soluble amine. Which of the following is most like this new hormone? • Question 27 A 12-year-old male is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which of the following tests should the nurse prepare the patient to best confirm the diagnosis? • Question 28 When a nurse is assessing the physical features of individuals with Cushing syndrome, these findings will include: • Question 29 A 25-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Palpation of her neck would most likely reveal: • Question 30 A 25-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting changes in facial features. CT scan reveals a mass on the anterior pituitary, and lab tests reveal severely elevated growth hormone (GH). Which of the following would the nurse also expect to find? • Question 31 A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with the following lab values: serum glucose 500 mg/dl (high), urine glucose and ketones 4+ (high), and arterial pH 7.20 (low). Her parents state that she has been sick with the “flu” for a week. Which of the following statements best explains her acidotic state?. • Question 32 A 44-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for SIADH. Which of the following assessment findings would be expected in this patient? • Question 33 A 30-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the pancreas alpha cells. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be most likely increased in this patient? • Question 34 A 45-year-old female has elevated thyroxine production. Which of the following would accompany this condition? • Question 35 A 35-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. While the nurse is reviewing the lab tests, which results would the nurse expect to find? NURS 6501 Week 10 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 10 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 10 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 10 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest) • Question 1 A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While planning care, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: • Question 2 A 4-year-old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings accompanies this condition? • Question 3 A 56-year-old male presents with flank pain and polyuria. Tests reveal that he has an enlarged prostate. Which of the following types of renal failure should the nurse monitor for as it is the most likely to occur? • Question 4 When the nurse is discussing the sodium-sensing cells of the glomerulus, what term should the nurse use? • Question 5 When a nurse is preparing to teach about urine, which information should the nurse include? Just before entering the ureter, urine passes through the: • Question 6 A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he loses a lot of blood. The nurse realizes he is in acute renal failure caused by: • Question 7 A 6-year-old male is experiencing urine reflux from the urinary bladder into a grossly dilated ureter and calyces. He was diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux. This condition would be graded: • Question 8 A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with Wilms tumor. Which of the following clinical conditions is often associated with this disease? • Question 9 When a nurse is checking the urinalysis, plasma proteins should be absent from the urine because: • Question 10 A 42-year-old female is diagnosed with chronic renal failure, and the nurse is discussing dietary treatment. Which information indicates the nurse understands dietary regimen? Treatment includes restricting: • Question 11 A 35-year-old female was severely burned and is hospitalized. She is now suffering from acute tubular necrosis (ATN). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? • Question 12 A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with renal failure. While the nurse is reviewing lab results, which of the following lab values would be most consistent with this diagnosis? • Question 13 A nurse is preparing to teach about the loop of Henle. Which information should be included? The descending segment of the loop of Henle primarily allows for: • Question 14 When describing the male urinary anatomy, which information should the nurse include? The portion of the male urethra that is closest to the bladder is the _____ portion. • Question 15 A 5-year-old male was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. History reveals that he had an infection 3 weeks before the onset of this condition. The infection was most likely located in the: • Question 16 A urologist is discussing a structure that supplies blood to the medulla. What is the urologist describing? • Question 17 A 19-year-old female was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which she sustained a closed head injury. She is now experiencing detrusor sphincter dyssynergia. Which of the following is the most beneficial medication treatment? • Question 18 A 45-year-old female presents with hypertension, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, and anemia. She is diagnosed with chronic renal failure. When the patient asks what caused this anemia, how should the nurse respond? Your anemia is caused by: • Question 19 The urologist is teaching about the nephrons that determine the concentration of the urine. The urologist is discussing the _____ nephrons. • Question 20 A 25-year-old female presents with burning urination. She was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. When the nurse checks the culture results, which of the following organisms is most likely infecting her urinary tract? • Question 21 A 75-year-old male reports to his primary care provider loss of urine with cough, sneezing, or laughing. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? • Question 22 A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with renal calculus that is causing obstruction. Which of the following symptoms would she most likely experience? • Question 23 A 30-year-old male is demonstrating hematuria with red blood cell casts and proteinuria exceeding 3 to 5 g/day, with albumin being the major protein. The most probable diagnosis the nurse will see documented on the chart is: • Question 24 While planning care for a patient who has acute pyelonephritis. A nurse recalls the most common condition associated with the development of acute pyelonephritis is: • Question 25 A nurse is reviewing urinalysis results and notices glucose is present in the urine. A nurse realizes glucose will be excreted in the urine when: • Question 26 A 15-year-old female presents with flank pain, irritability, malaise, and fever. Tests reveal glomerulonephritis. When the parents ask what could have caused this, how should the nurse respond? • Question 27 A 3-year-old female presents with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), fever, poor growth and development, and feeding problems. Tests reveal a retrograde flow of urine from the urinary bladder into the ureters. When giving report to the oncoming shift, the nurse will call this condition: • Question 28 On average the kidneys receive approximately _____ of the cardiac output. • Question 29 A 7-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for incontinence. His mother indicates that he has never been continent. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? • Question 30 When a newborn is admitted with urinary tract infections (UTIs), which type of infection will the nurse look for in the newborn? • Question 31 A 27-year-old male has a severe kidney obstruction leading to removal of the affected kidney. Which of the following would the nurse expect to occur? • Question 32 Anemia accompanies chronic renal failure because of: • Question 33 When the nurse discusses the glomerulus and Bowman capsule together, it is referred to as the renal: • Question 34 When a child is admitted with acute renal failure, a clinician realizes the most common cause of acute renal failure is: • Question 35 A nurse observes on the chart that a patient is admitted with Wilms tumors. A nurse knows the tumors are found in the: • Question 36 If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal function, which test should the nurse monitor? • Question 37 While planning care for a patient with renal calculi, the nurse remembers the most important factor in renal calculus formation is: • Question 38 A urologist is discussing the phagocytic cells that lie between the layers of the renal corpuscle. What is the urologist describing? • Question 39 A 35-year-old hypertensive male begins taking a diuretic. Which of the following common side effects of this medication should the nurse monitor? • Question 40 A nurse is describing the trigone. Which information should be included? The trigone is defined as: NURS 6501 Week 11 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 11 Quiz (3 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University Walden NURS 6501 Week 11 Quiz / Walden NURS6501 Week 11 Quiz (3 Versions, Latest) • Question 1 Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical manifestation of breast cancer? • Question 2 A 35-year-old nonpregnant female presents complaining of breast discharge. She is diagnosed with galactorrhea. The condition is most likely caused by: • Question 3 A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. These tumors are commonly called: • Question 4 An 18-year-old female is diagnosed with dysmenorrhea. Which of the following symptoms will she most likely experience? • Question 5 When discussing the difference between male and female sex hormones, which information should the nurse include? The major difference between male and female sex hormone production is that: • Question 6 A 25-year-old sexually active female presents with urethritis, dysuria, and cervical discharge. She is diagnosed with the most common bacteria STI in the United States. The student would identify this infection is due to: • Question 7 A 35-year-old female presents with infertility and gradual blindness. She reports that she has otherwise been healthy. History reveals that she was promiscuous and had unprotected sexual intercourse several times when she was younger. She now has neurological involvement. Which of the following sexually transmitted infection (STI) does she most likely have? • Question 8 A 21-year-old female is infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) following unprotected sexual intercourse with a male she recently met. She is now at higher risk of developing which of the following cancers? • Question 9 A 25-year-old female presents with amenorrhea and hirsutism. She is diagnosed with PCOS. Lab testing will most likely reveal: • Question 10 A 23-year-old sexually active female presents with white copious discharge and itch. She is diagnosed with yeast vaginitis caused by overgrowth of which microorganism? • Question 11 While speaking to a group of older males, which information should the nurse share? The following is a normal characteristic of aging and the male reproductive system: • Question 12 A 30-year-old male presents with penile tenderness and discharge. Physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis. He is suffering from: • Question 13 Symptoms of prostatitis are similar to symptoms of: • Question 14 A patient asks the nurse what is the most sensitive area of the penis. What is the nurse’s best answer? The area of the penis with the most nerve endings is the: • Question 15 Progesterone is often referred to as “the hormone of pregnancy,” and the patient asks what this phrase means. How should the nurse respond? Progesterone is the hormone of pregnancy because it: • Question 16 A 68-year-old male presents complaining of difficulty having sexual intercourse. He reports that his penis curves during erection. This condition