Unit 1 MN 551 Patho, Unit2 MN551 patho, Unit3Patho, Unit 4 Patho, Unit
5 Patho MN551, Unit 6 Patho,
The family of a 68-year-old man who is in the end stages of small cell lung cancer is distraught at
his visible body wasting that has worsened in recent weeks. Which of the following phenomena
best accounts for the patient's anorexia and cachexia?
Products of the tumor itself as well as a hypermetabolic state cause cachexia
A child possesses a trait that is the result of the interaction of two different genes, neither of
which could have produced the trait independently. Which of the following explanations best
captures the genetic explanation for this?
The outcome is the result of the interaction between collaborative genes.
A 45-year-old patient who experienced exposure to radiation during an industrial accident
several years prior is being assessed. Which of the following phenomena may underlie the
genetic changes that have been noted in the patient?
Base pairs may have been rearranged by the radiation exposure.
Which of the following pregnant women has most likely encountered the greatest increase in
the risk that her child will have a fetal anomaly?
A woman who has herpes simplex and recently recovered from endocarditis
,The nurse practitioner is providing care for a patient with a diagnosis of cirrhosis, and he notes
that the patient's sclerae are jaundiced. The nurse practitioner recalls that jaundice is caused by
excess accumulation of bilirubin, a pigment that can accumulate in which part of the cell?
Cytoplasm
A patient who has a diagnosis of lung cancer is scheduled to begin radiation treatment. The NP
providing pretreatment education is explaining some of the potential unwanted effects of the
treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most accurate?
"Some patients experience longer-term irritation of skin adjacent to the treatment site."
A male patient of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal dominant disorder. The patient and his
partner are considering starting a family. Which of the patient's following statements indicates
the patient has an adequate understanding of the genetic basis of this health problem?
"I know that a single mutant allele is to blame for the health problem."
A group of researchers has identified that the prevalence of two particular genetic disorders
share a statistical correlation. Which of the following statements best conveys the genetic
rationale for this situation?
The genes causing each disorder are likely in the same section of the same chromosome.
,The NP is working with a family whose daughter has been recently diagnosed with the
chromosomal disorder Turner syndrome. The NP would recognize that which of the following
statements about the characteristics of human chromosomes is accurate?
Autosomes contain the determination of an individual's sex.
The NP is teaching a group of older adults about the value of including foods containing
antioxidants in their diet. Which of the following statements best captures the rationale
underlying the NPs advice?
Antioxidants inhibit the actions of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Which target of both chemotherapy and radiation treatment accounts for adverse as well as
therapeutic effects?
Rapidly proliferating cells
Which of the following patients of a primary care nurse practitioner would not require extra
screening for cancer?
A 38-year-old female with Down syndrome and congenital scoliosis
A 7-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of lead toxicity. Which of
the following assessment findings is most congruent with the patient's diagnosis? hi
, Hemoglobin 9.9 g/dL
The NP is providing care for a 21-year-old female patient with gas gangrene of a compound
fracture in her arm. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse most
reasonably expect to find when caring for a patient with a diagnosis of gas gangrene?
Spreading edema
A community health nurse practitioner is teaching a group of female high school students about
the importance of regular Papanicolaou (Pap) smears. The nurse recognizes that which of the
following items underlies the rationale for this teaching?
Cancer of the uterine cervix develops incrementally at a cellular level.
Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of cell injury due to
impaired calcium homeostasis?
Injured cells tend to accumulate calcium.
A woman is surprised to read on the Internet that certain infections can cause cancer and has
sought clarification from her nurse practitioner during an office visit. How can the NP best
respond to the woman's query?
5 Patho MN551, Unit 6 Patho,
The family of a 68-year-old man who is in the end stages of small cell lung cancer is distraught at
his visible body wasting that has worsened in recent weeks. Which of the following phenomena
best accounts for the patient's anorexia and cachexia?
Products of the tumor itself as well as a hypermetabolic state cause cachexia
A child possesses a trait that is the result of the interaction of two different genes, neither of
which could have produced the trait independently. Which of the following explanations best
captures the genetic explanation for this?
The outcome is the result of the interaction between collaborative genes.
A 45-year-old patient who experienced exposure to radiation during an industrial accident
several years prior is being assessed. Which of the following phenomena may underlie the
genetic changes that have been noted in the patient?
Base pairs may have been rearranged by the radiation exposure.
Which of the following pregnant women has most likely encountered the greatest increase in
the risk that her child will have a fetal anomaly?
A woman who has herpes simplex and recently recovered from endocarditis
,The nurse practitioner is providing care for a patient with a diagnosis of cirrhosis, and he notes
that the patient's sclerae are jaundiced. The nurse practitioner recalls that jaundice is caused by
excess accumulation of bilirubin, a pigment that can accumulate in which part of the cell?
Cytoplasm
A patient who has a diagnosis of lung cancer is scheduled to begin radiation treatment. The NP
providing pretreatment education is explaining some of the potential unwanted effects of the
treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most accurate?
"Some patients experience longer-term irritation of skin adjacent to the treatment site."
A male patient of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal dominant disorder. The patient and his
partner are considering starting a family. Which of the patient's following statements indicates
the patient has an adequate understanding of the genetic basis of this health problem?
"I know that a single mutant allele is to blame for the health problem."
A group of researchers has identified that the prevalence of two particular genetic disorders
share a statistical correlation. Which of the following statements best conveys the genetic
rationale for this situation?
The genes causing each disorder are likely in the same section of the same chromosome.
,The NP is working with a family whose daughter has been recently diagnosed with the
chromosomal disorder Turner syndrome. The NP would recognize that which of the following
statements about the characteristics of human chromosomes is accurate?
Autosomes contain the determination of an individual's sex.
The NP is teaching a group of older adults about the value of including foods containing
antioxidants in their diet. Which of the following statements best captures the rationale
underlying the NPs advice?
Antioxidants inhibit the actions of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Which target of both chemotherapy and radiation treatment accounts for adverse as well as
therapeutic effects?
Rapidly proliferating cells
Which of the following patients of a primary care nurse practitioner would not require extra
screening for cancer?
A 38-year-old female with Down syndrome and congenital scoliosis
A 7-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of lead toxicity. Which of
the following assessment findings is most congruent with the patient's diagnosis? hi
, Hemoglobin 9.9 g/dL
The NP is providing care for a 21-year-old female patient with gas gangrene of a compound
fracture in her arm. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse most
reasonably expect to find when caring for a patient with a diagnosis of gas gangrene?
Spreading edema
A community health nurse practitioner is teaching a group of female high school students about
the importance of regular Papanicolaou (Pap) smears. The nurse recognizes that which of the
following items underlies the rationale for this teaching?
Cancer of the uterine cervix develops incrementally at a cellular level.
Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of cell injury due to
impaired calcium homeostasis?
Injured cells tend to accumulate calcium.
A woman is surprised to read on the Internet that certain infections can cause cancer and has
sought clarification from her nurse practitioner during an office visit. How can the NP best
respond to the woman's query?
