ADVANACED PATHO UNIT 4 QUIZ MN551 QUESTION
AND ANSWERS
point
A 44yearold woman developed calf pain during a transatlantic
flight followed by acute shortness of breath upon arrival at
her destination. She was subsequently diagnosed with a
pulmonary embolism (PE), which resolved with anticoagulant
therapy. Which of these statements best characterizes the
underlying problem of her PE?
Question options:
t of breath because ventilation was occurring but perfusion was inadequate.
ion of normal perfusion but compromised ventilation caused hypoxia.
d a transient anatomic shunt resulting in impaired
oxygenation. diffusion across alveolar membranes
resulted in dyspnea and hypoxia.
A 66yearold male presents to the emergency department
accompanied by his wife who claims that he has been acting
confused. The man is complaining of a sudden onset of severe
weakness and malaise and has a dry cough and diarrhea. His
temperature is 102.8°F and his blood work indicates his
sodium level is 126 mEq/L (normal is 135 to 145 mEq/L). What
will be the assessing nurse practitioner's most likely
suspicion?
, ADVANACED PATHO UNIT 4 QUIZ MN551 QUESTION
AND ANSWERS
Question options:
onia
neumon
ia
disease
pneumonia
A 62yearold female smoker is distraught at her recent
diagnosis of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). How can her
nurse practitioner most appropriately respond to her?
Question options:
is is very hard news to hear, but be aware that with aggressive treatment your
chances of beating this
y difficult to hear, I'm sure, and we have to observe to see if it spreads becau
that often happens. rry to have to give you this news; I'd like to talk to you
about surgical options, however.”
ifficult diagnosis to receive, but there is a chance that the cancer may go into
remission.”
The mother of a 7yearold boy who has recently been
diagnosed with childhood asthma has come to the education
center to learn more about her son's condition. Which of the
following teaching points is most justifiable?
AND ANSWERS
point
A 44yearold woman developed calf pain during a transatlantic
flight followed by acute shortness of breath upon arrival at
her destination. She was subsequently diagnosed with a
pulmonary embolism (PE), which resolved with anticoagulant
therapy. Which of these statements best characterizes the
underlying problem of her PE?
Question options:
t of breath because ventilation was occurring but perfusion was inadequate.
ion of normal perfusion but compromised ventilation caused hypoxia.
d a transient anatomic shunt resulting in impaired
oxygenation. diffusion across alveolar membranes
resulted in dyspnea and hypoxia.
A 66yearold male presents to the emergency department
accompanied by his wife who claims that he has been acting
confused. The man is complaining of a sudden onset of severe
weakness and malaise and has a dry cough and diarrhea. His
temperature is 102.8°F and his blood work indicates his
sodium level is 126 mEq/L (normal is 135 to 145 mEq/L). What
will be the assessing nurse practitioner's most likely
suspicion?
, ADVANACED PATHO UNIT 4 QUIZ MN551 QUESTION
AND ANSWERS
Question options:
onia
neumon
ia
disease
pneumonia
A 62yearold female smoker is distraught at her recent
diagnosis of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). How can her
nurse practitioner most appropriately respond to her?
Question options:
is is very hard news to hear, but be aware that with aggressive treatment your
chances of beating this
y difficult to hear, I'm sure, and we have to observe to see if it spreads becau
that often happens. rry to have to give you this news; I'd like to talk to you
about surgical options, however.”
ifficult diagnosis to receive, but there is a chance that the cancer may go into
remission.”
The mother of a 7yearold boy who has recently been
diagnosed with childhood asthma has come to the education
center to learn more about her son's condition. Which of the
following teaching points is most justifiable?
