NURS-6501N-34,Advanced Pathophysiology Review Test Submission: Exam - Week 11 Final

Question 1 ● 1 out of 1 points Which cells function to maintain bone matrix? nurs 6501 week 11 Selected Answer: Osteocytes ● Question 2 ● 1 out of 1 points Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) can result in which type of cancer? Selected Answer: Vaginal cancer ● Question 3 ● 1 out of 1 points Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Selected Answ er: A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging ● Question 4 ● 1 out of 1 points In infectious mononucleosis (IM), what does the Monospot test detect? Selected Answer: Immunoglobulin M (IgM) ● Question 5 ● 1 out of 1 points A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate? Selected Answer: We can test your blood for factor V Leiden. ● Question 6 ● 1 out of 1 points The healthcare professor states that a patient has reached pain tolerance. What further information from the professor is most accurate? Selected Answer : The patient cannot endure a higher level of pain intensity at this point. ● Question 7 ● 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is teaching a community group about inherited disorders. What pattern of inheritance does the professional describe for sickle cell disease? Selected Inherited autosomal recessive disorder Answer: ● Question 8 ● 1 out of 1 points What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion? Selected Answ er: Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression. ● Question 9 ● 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high risk groups. Which group would the professional target as the priority? Selected Answer: Hypertension ● Question 10 ● 1 out of 1 points A woman has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome but is confused because her pelvic ultrasound (US) was read as normal and did not show cysts. What response by the health care professional is most appropriate? Selected Answer : You do not need to have cysts on your ovaries to have this condition. ● Question 11 ● 1 out of 1 points A child has iron deficiency anemia. In addition to iron supplements, what else does the healthcare professional educate the parents on giving the child? Selected Answer: Vitamin C ● Question 12 ● 1 out of 1 points A person has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) that is positive for the Philadelphia chromosome. What statement by the healthcare professional is most appropriate? Selected Answ er: 1cWe are planning to get your disease in remission, but it will be hard. 1d ● Question 13 ● 1 out of 1 points Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom? Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production ● Question 14 ● 1 out of 1 points A patient has primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and is hospitalized after a bleeding episode. What treatment does the healthcare provider anticipate being ordered for this patient? Selected Answer: Infusion of IVIG ● Question 15 ● 1 out of 1 points A hospitalized patient's lab work is as follows: WBC 2000, bands 14.8%, and segmented neutrophils 5. The healthcare professional calculates the patient's absolute neutrophil count (ANC). What action does the professional take next? Selected Answer: Implements protocols to prevent lifethreatening infections