South University NSG 6420 Week 10 Final Exam
Question 1
In AR disorders, carriers have:
Two mutated genes; two from one parent that cause disease
A mutation on a sex chromosome that causes a disease
A single gene mutation that causes the disease
One copy of a gene mutation but not the disease
Question 2
A 76-year-old patient with a 200-pack year smoking history presents with complaints of
chronic cough, dyspnea, fatigue, hemoptysis, and weight loss over the past 2 months. The
physical exam reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the left lower
lung field. The chest X-ray demonstrates shift of the mediastinum and trachea to the left.
These are classic signs of:
Lung cancer
Tuberculosis
Pneumonia
COPD
Question 3
The nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with a patient diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux. What are the nonpharmacological management interventions that
should be included?
Weight reduction and rest 30 minutes after each meal in the supine position
Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and weight reduction
Question 1
In AR disorders, carriers have:
Two mutated genes; two from one parent that cause disease
A mutation on a sex chromosome that causes a disease
A single gene mutation that causes the disease
One copy of a gene mutation but not the disease
Question 2
A 76-year-old patient with a 200-pack year smoking history presents with complaints of
chronic cough, dyspnea, fatigue, hemoptysis, and weight loss over the past 2 months. The
physical exam reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the left lower
lung field. The chest X-ray demonstrates shift of the mediastinum and trachea to the left.
These are classic signs of:
Lung cancer
Tuberculosis
Pneumonia
COPD
Question 3
The nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with a patient diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux. What are the nonpharmacological management interventions that
should be included?
Weight reduction and rest 30 minutes after each meal in the supine position
Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and weight reduction
