Pathophysiology Final Exam Practice
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A client has a hematocrit of 32% and is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse anticipates
which treatment to be prescribed?
a. Iron replacement therapy
b. Splenectomy
c. Continued monitoring with weekly laboratory tests
d. Bone marrow transplant
a
Following a biopsy, a 54-year-old man has been diagnosed as having a benign neoplastic tumor. Which
characteristic most likely applies to his tumor?
a. The well-differentiated, neoplastic cells are clustered together in a single mass.
b. It has a rapid rate of growth and can induce ischemia.
c. The tumor is poorly approximated and has the potential to break loose.
d. The tumor may secrete hormones, cytokines.
a
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about health promotion activities and lifestyle changes. A client
tells the nurse he has smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for the last 4 years and has been told he is at
risk for developing respiratory infections. The best response would be:
a. "You can decrease your risk by only smoking one pack per day."
b. "Smoking will not increase the risk of inhalation-acquired diseases."
c. "Smoking can increase the risk of inhalation-acquired diseases."
d. "Smoking will destroy any inhalation-acquired diseases."
c
,Pathophysiology Final Exam Practice
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A client has been diagnosed with an abscess. Upon assessment of the client, the nurse would expect to
find:
a. a circular pigmented area with a bull's-eye
b. a localized pocket of infection composed of devitalized tissue, microorganisms, and the host's
phagocytic white blood cells.
c. several raised, reddened nodules containing sanguineous fluid.
d. white patchy areas on the anterior surface.
b
Which procedure reduces the potential for infection primarily by addressing the portal of entry?
a. Wiping down common areas with buffered bleach on a regular basis
b. Wearing gloves when contact with blood or body fluids is anticipated
c. Isolating clients who have antibiotic-resistant infections
d. Disposing of soiled clothing and bed linens in a dedicated receptacle
b
The course of any infectious disease progresses through several distinct stages after the pathogen enters
the host. Although the duration may vary, which sign/symptom is the hallmark of the prodromal stage?
a. Tissue inflammation and damage
b. Initial appearance of symptoms
c. Containment of infectious pathogens
d. Progressive pathogen elimination
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b
A client is applying to nursing school and has come to the clinic with a request to be tested for immunity
to hepatitis B. Which type of testing would be best to determine immunity?
a. WBC count
b. Antibody titer
c. Culture
d. DNA testing
b
A nurse practitioner (NP) is assessing a client who wishes to become pregnant. What assessment finding
represents the most significant risk for Down syndrome?
a. The client's most recent pregnancy was 2 years ago and ended with a spontaneous abortion
(miscarriage).
b. The client worked in a paint factory for several years, quitting around 10 years ago.
c. The client is 43 years old and has been pregnant 4 times.
d. The client had a therapeutic abortion in her late 20s and smoked until a few years ago.
c
A client who has had recurrent urinary tract infections asks the nurse about the old wives' tale of
drinking cranberry juice daily. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
a. "Beer is probably more effective at killing bacteria than cranberry juice."
b. "Research suggests cranberry juice will reduce bacterial adherence to the lining of the urinary tract."
c. "There is no research on this topic, so I don't think it will help you."
d. "Studies on this are based on a person drinking at least 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of juice per day."
, Pathophysiology Final Exam Practice
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b
Surgical stone removal is indicated for which instance?
a. Mild, intermittent pain for 1 day
b. Stone too small to pass
c. Obstruction of urine flow
d. Small stone without evidence of size increase
c
A client has just been admitted to the emergency department after sustaining severe injuries and
massive blood loss following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse predicts that the client's glomerular
filtration rate will:
a. Stop filtering
b. Increase
c. Remain unchanged
d. Decrease
d
A 40-year-old mother of three reports incontinence. Her physician suggests Kegel exercises because
they strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercises are most likely to help which type of
incontinence?
a. Stress incontinence
b. Overflow incontinence
Questions & answers Updated & graded A+
A client has a hematocrit of 32% and is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse anticipates
which treatment to be prescribed?
a. Iron replacement therapy
b. Splenectomy
c. Continued monitoring with weekly laboratory tests
d. Bone marrow transplant
a
Following a biopsy, a 54-year-old man has been diagnosed as having a benign neoplastic tumor. Which
characteristic most likely applies to his tumor?
a. The well-differentiated, neoplastic cells are clustered together in a single mass.
b. It has a rapid rate of growth and can induce ischemia.
c. The tumor is poorly approximated and has the potential to break loose.
d. The tumor may secrete hormones, cytokines.
a
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about health promotion activities and lifestyle changes. A client
tells the nurse he has smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for the last 4 years and has been told he is at
risk for developing respiratory infections. The best response would be:
a. "You can decrease your risk by only smoking one pack per day."
b. "Smoking will not increase the risk of inhalation-acquired diseases."
c. "Smoking can increase the risk of inhalation-acquired diseases."
d. "Smoking will destroy any inhalation-acquired diseases."
c
,Pathophysiology Final Exam Practice
Questions & answers Updated & graded A+
A client has been diagnosed with an abscess. Upon assessment of the client, the nurse would expect to
find:
a. a circular pigmented area with a bull's-eye
b. a localized pocket of infection composed of devitalized tissue, microorganisms, and the host's
phagocytic white blood cells.
c. several raised, reddened nodules containing sanguineous fluid.
d. white patchy areas on the anterior surface.
b
Which procedure reduces the potential for infection primarily by addressing the portal of entry?
a. Wiping down common areas with buffered bleach on a regular basis
b. Wearing gloves when contact with blood or body fluids is anticipated
c. Isolating clients who have antibiotic-resistant infections
d. Disposing of soiled clothing and bed linens in a dedicated receptacle
b
The course of any infectious disease progresses through several distinct stages after the pathogen enters
the host. Although the duration may vary, which sign/symptom is the hallmark of the prodromal stage?
a. Tissue inflammation and damage
b. Initial appearance of symptoms
c. Containment of infectious pathogens
d. Progressive pathogen elimination
,Pathophysiology Final Exam Practice
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b
A client is applying to nursing school and has come to the clinic with a request to be tested for immunity
to hepatitis B. Which type of testing would be best to determine immunity?
a. WBC count
b. Antibody titer
c. Culture
d. DNA testing
b
A nurse practitioner (NP) is assessing a client who wishes to become pregnant. What assessment finding
represents the most significant risk for Down syndrome?
a. The client's most recent pregnancy was 2 years ago and ended with a spontaneous abortion
(miscarriage).
b. The client worked in a paint factory for several years, quitting around 10 years ago.
c. The client is 43 years old and has been pregnant 4 times.
d. The client had a therapeutic abortion in her late 20s and smoked until a few years ago.
c
A client who has had recurrent urinary tract infections asks the nurse about the old wives' tale of
drinking cranberry juice daily. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
a. "Beer is probably more effective at killing bacteria than cranberry juice."
b. "Research suggests cranberry juice will reduce bacterial adherence to the lining of the urinary tract."
c. "There is no research on this topic, so I don't think it will help you."
d. "Studies on this are based on a person drinking at least 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of juice per day."
, Pathophysiology Final Exam Practice
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b
Surgical stone removal is indicated for which instance?
a. Mild, intermittent pain for 1 day
b. Stone too small to pass
c. Obstruction of urine flow
d. Small stone without evidence of size increase
c
A client has just been admitted to the emergency department after sustaining severe injuries and
massive blood loss following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse predicts that the client's glomerular
filtration rate will:
a. Stop filtering
b. Increase
c. Remain unchanged
d. Decrease
d
A 40-year-old mother of three reports incontinence. Her physician suggests Kegel exercises because
they strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercises are most likely to help which type of
incontinence?
a. Stress incontinence
b. Overflow incontinence
