NURS 6501N Midterm
Exam (Version 2),
Advanced
Pathophysiology
Smartprep Examinations.
, The data reporting that sickle cell disease affects approximately 1 in 600
American blacks is an example of which concept?
Selected Answer: Incidence
QuestionA3professor has taught the students about the sources of1 increased
out of 1 points
ammonia in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. What statement by a
student indicates the professor should review this material?
A patient is having a spirometry measurement done and asks the
healthcare professional to explain this test. What response by the
professional is best?
Selected To measure the volume and flow rate during
Answer: forced expiration
Question 4 0 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient undergoing
chemotherapy. What is the skin-related health risk the professional
should assess the patient for and be prepared to treat?
Selected Answer: Erythema
Question 5 0 out of 1 points
,Selected Ammonia-forming bacteria in the colon are
Answer: sources of increased ammonia.
, Question 6
What is the second most commonly recognized genetic cause of
intellectual disability?
Selected Answer: Fragile X syndrome
1 out of 1 points
Question 7
What is the role of reverse transcriptase in HIV infection?
Selected Answer: It converts RNA into double-stranded DNA.
Question 8 1 out of 1 points
Selected Answer: Glycolysis
Which renal change is found in older
adults?
Selected Answer: Decrease in the number of nephrons
Question 9 1 out of 1 points
In regulating vascular mediators released from mast cells, the role of
eosinophils is to release what?
Selected Histaminase, which limits the effects of histamine
Answer: during acute inflammation
Question 10 1 out of 1 points
Under anaerobic conditions, what process provides energy for the
cell?
Exam (Version 2),
Advanced
Pathophysiology
Smartprep Examinations.
, The data reporting that sickle cell disease affects approximately 1 in 600
American blacks is an example of which concept?
Selected Answer: Incidence
QuestionA3professor has taught the students about the sources of1 increased
out of 1 points
ammonia in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. What statement by a
student indicates the professor should review this material?
A patient is having a spirometry measurement done and asks the
healthcare professional to explain this test. What response by the
professional is best?
Selected To measure the volume and flow rate during
Answer: forced expiration
Question 4 0 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient undergoing
chemotherapy. What is the skin-related health risk the professional
should assess the patient for and be prepared to treat?
Selected Answer: Erythema
Question 5 0 out of 1 points
,Selected Ammonia-forming bacteria in the colon are
Answer: sources of increased ammonia.
, Question 6
What is the second most commonly recognized genetic cause of
intellectual disability?
Selected Answer: Fragile X syndrome
1 out of 1 points
Question 7
What is the role of reverse transcriptase in HIV infection?
Selected Answer: It converts RNA into double-stranded DNA.
Question 8 1 out of 1 points
Selected Answer: Glycolysis
Which renal change is found in older
adults?
Selected Answer: Decrease in the number of nephrons
Question 9 1 out of 1 points
In regulating vascular mediators released from mast cells, the role of
eosinophils is to release what?
Selected Histaminase, which limits the effects of histamine
Answer: during acute inflammation
Question 10 1 out of 1 points
Under anaerobic conditions, what process provides energy for the
cell?
