UNIT 1 AND 2 PATHO QUIZZES WITH
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The preceptor is teaching the nursing student about fluid and electrolyte balance. Which
statement made by the student indicates that the nursing student understood the
information discussed?
Answers: "Magnesium increases with potassium increases."
When the osmotic pressure of the blood is elevated above normal, where would water
shift?
Answers: Interstitial compartment into the blood
When a group of cells in the body dies, what is the change called?
Answers: necrosis
The nurse requests that the nursing student who worked with her that day on the
oncology discuss changes that may occur in cells. Which statement by the nursing student
requires further teaching?
Answers: "Atrophy is when cells become healthy and grow larger."
To which of the following does the term Apoptosis refer?
Answers: Programmed cell self-destruction
A nursing student is preparing for a pediatric clinical day on a unit where the clients
are diagnosed with genetic disorders. Which statements by the nursing student are
correct? Select all that apply
Answers: -X-linked recessive disorders are manifested in males who lack the matching
gene-Skipped generations can occur because of female carriers-Down syndrome, Turner
syndrome, and Edwards syndrome all are chromosomal disorders
Which "buddy" electrolyte works with potassium to ensure the electrical impulses in the
heart is functioning adequately to maintain homeostasis?
Answers: calcium
normal ph
serum?
Answers: 7.4
when many excess hydrogen ions accumulate in blood what happens to serum
ph Answers: it decreases
what is the slowest but most effective control for acid-base
, balance Answers: kidneys
what is the correct effect on the body of abnormally slow
respirations Answers: increase carbonic acid
VERIFIED 2022 solutions
The preceptor is teaching the nursing student about fluid and electrolyte balance. Which
statement made by the student indicates that the nursing student understood the
information discussed?
Answers: "Magnesium increases with potassium increases."
When the osmotic pressure of the blood is elevated above normal, where would water
shift?
Answers: Interstitial compartment into the blood
When a group of cells in the body dies, what is the change called?
Answers: necrosis
The nurse requests that the nursing student who worked with her that day on the
oncology discuss changes that may occur in cells. Which statement by the nursing student
requires further teaching?
Answers: "Atrophy is when cells become healthy and grow larger."
To which of the following does the term Apoptosis refer?
Answers: Programmed cell self-destruction
A nursing student is preparing for a pediatric clinical day on a unit where the clients
are diagnosed with genetic disorders. Which statements by the nursing student are
correct? Select all that apply
Answers: -X-linked recessive disorders are manifested in males who lack the matching
gene-Skipped generations can occur because of female carriers-Down syndrome, Turner
syndrome, and Edwards syndrome all are chromosomal disorders
Which "buddy" electrolyte works with potassium to ensure the electrical impulses in the
heart is functioning adequately to maintain homeostasis?
Answers: calcium
normal ph
serum?
Answers: 7.4
when many excess hydrogen ions accumulate in blood what happens to serum
ph Answers: it decreases
what is the slowest but most effective control for acid-base
, balance Answers: kidneys
what is the correct effect on the body of abnormally slow
respirations Answers: increase carbonic acid
