NURS 6501N FINAL EXAM NURS-6501N FINAL EXAM
• Question 1 1 out of 1 points
A child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is voiding
smoky, brown-colored urine and asks the healthcare professional to
explain what causes it. What explanation by the professional is best?
Selected Answer: Presence of red blood cells
• Question 2 1 out of 1 points
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production
• Question 3 1 out of 1 points
What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing
spondylitis (AS)?
Selected Answer: Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the
vertebrae
• Question 4 1 out of 1 points
, Which spinal tract carries the most nociceptive information?
Selected Answer: Lateral spinothalamic
• Question 5 1 out of 1 points
Parents bring their 1-year-old child to the emergency department,
reporting that the child has been irritable and pounding on her head,
has projectile vomiting, and seems very sleepy for most of the last 3
days. What diagnostic testing does the healthcare professional prepare
the child and parents for as the priority?
Selected Answer: Lumbar puncture with CSF cultures
• Question 6 1 out of 1 points
A patient reports frequent nightmares. For which of these should the
healthcare professional assess the patient?
Selected Answer: History of traumatic event
• Question 7 1 out of 1 points
A newborn baby displays jaundice 20 hours after birth. What action
by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: Draw blood to measure total bilirubin.
• Question 8 1 out of 1 points
Local signs and symptoms of Hodgkin disease-related
lymphadenopathy are a result of what?
Selected Answer: Pressure and obstruction
• Question 1 1 out of 1 points
A child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is voiding
smoky, brown-colored urine and asks the healthcare professional to
explain what causes it. What explanation by the professional is best?
Selected Answer: Presence of red blood cells
• Question 2 1 out of 1 points
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production
• Question 3 1 out of 1 points
What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing
spondylitis (AS)?
Selected Answer: Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the
vertebrae
• Question 4 1 out of 1 points
, Which spinal tract carries the most nociceptive information?
Selected Answer: Lateral spinothalamic
• Question 5 1 out of 1 points
Parents bring their 1-year-old child to the emergency department,
reporting that the child has been irritable and pounding on her head,
has projectile vomiting, and seems very sleepy for most of the last 3
days. What diagnostic testing does the healthcare professional prepare
the child and parents for as the priority?
Selected Answer: Lumbar puncture with CSF cultures
• Question 6 1 out of 1 points
A patient reports frequent nightmares. For which of these should the
healthcare professional assess the patient?
Selected Answer: History of traumatic event
• Question 7 1 out of 1 points
A newborn baby displays jaundice 20 hours after birth. What action
by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: Draw blood to measure total bilirubin.
• Question 8 1 out of 1 points
Local signs and symptoms of Hodgkin disease-related
lymphadenopathy are a result of what?
Selected Answer: Pressure and obstruction
