NR507 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
a) What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains
meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a posterior
arch of a vertebra? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMyelomeningocele
b) What provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGlomerular filtration rate
c) Where are langerhans cells found? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSkin
d) Where in the lung does gas exchange occur? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAlveolocapillary
membrane
e) The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by: -
CORRECT-ANSWERS5 months
f) When renin is released, it is capable of which action? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFormation of angiotensin 1
g) The portion of the antigen that is configured for recognition and binding is referred to as
what type of determinant? - CORRECT-ANSWERSepitope
h) Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSChlamydia
i) How is the effectiveness of vitamin B12 therapy measured? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSReticulocyte count
j) Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue origin? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSEpithelial cells
k) Which type of microorganism reproduces on the skin? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBacteria
and fungi
, l) An infant has a crescendo-decrescendo systolic ejection murmur located between the
second and third intercostal spaces along the left sternal border. A wide fixed splitting of
the second heart sound is also found. These clinical findings are consistent with which
congenital heart defect? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAtrial Septal Defect
m) An infant diagnosed with a small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) would likely exhibit
which symptom? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLack of symptoms
n) What is the function of erythrocytes? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTissue oxygenation
o) Which terms represent the correct nomenclature for benign and malignant tumors of
adipose tissue, respectively? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLipoma, liposarcoma
p) What is the the chance with each pregnancy that a child born to two parents with sickle
trait will have sickle cell disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS25%
q) What pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles
moving toward the oropharynx? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCilias
r) The concentration of the final urine is determined by antidiuretic hormone (AHD), which
is secreted by which gland? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPosterior pituitary
s) Why is the herpes virus inaccessible to antibodies after the initial infection? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe virus does not circulate in the blood
t) Which renal change is found in older adults? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDecrease in the
number of nephrons
u) Which immunoglobulin is present in blood, saliva, breast milk, and respiratory
secretions? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIgA
v) Which hormone prompts increased anxiety, vigilance, and arousal during a stress
response? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNorepinephrine
w) Which statement is true regarding maternal antibodies provided to the neonate? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe antibodies enter circulation by means of active transport
x) The function of the tumor cell marker is to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSscreen individuals
for high risk of cancer
y) Which statement is true concerning a fungal infection - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPhagocytes and t lymphocytes control fungal infection
z) Which change is a result of puberty and defends the vagina from infection? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSVaginal pH becomes more acidic
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
a) What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains
meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a posterior
arch of a vertebra? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMyelomeningocele
b) What provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGlomerular filtration rate
c) Where are langerhans cells found? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSkin
d) Where in the lung does gas exchange occur? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAlveolocapillary
membrane
e) The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by: -
CORRECT-ANSWERS5 months
f) When renin is released, it is capable of which action? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFormation of angiotensin 1
g) The portion of the antigen that is configured for recognition and binding is referred to as
what type of determinant? - CORRECT-ANSWERSepitope
h) Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSChlamydia
i) How is the effectiveness of vitamin B12 therapy measured? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSReticulocyte count
j) Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue origin? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSEpithelial cells
k) Which type of microorganism reproduces on the skin? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBacteria
and fungi
, l) An infant has a crescendo-decrescendo systolic ejection murmur located between the
second and third intercostal spaces along the left sternal border. A wide fixed splitting of
the second heart sound is also found. These clinical findings are consistent with which
congenital heart defect? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAtrial Septal Defect
m) An infant diagnosed with a small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) would likely exhibit
which symptom? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLack of symptoms
n) What is the function of erythrocytes? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTissue oxygenation
o) Which terms represent the correct nomenclature for benign and malignant tumors of
adipose tissue, respectively? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLipoma, liposarcoma
p) What is the the chance with each pregnancy that a child born to two parents with sickle
trait will have sickle cell disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS25%
q) What pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles
moving toward the oropharynx? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCilias
r) The concentration of the final urine is determined by antidiuretic hormone (AHD), which
is secreted by which gland? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPosterior pituitary
s) Why is the herpes virus inaccessible to antibodies after the initial infection? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe virus does not circulate in the blood
t) Which renal change is found in older adults? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDecrease in the
number of nephrons
u) Which immunoglobulin is present in blood, saliva, breast milk, and respiratory
secretions? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIgA
v) Which hormone prompts increased anxiety, vigilance, and arousal during a stress
response? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNorepinephrine
w) Which statement is true regarding maternal antibodies provided to the neonate? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe antibodies enter circulation by means of active transport
x) The function of the tumor cell marker is to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSscreen individuals
for high risk of cancer
y) Which statement is true concerning a fungal infection - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPhagocytes and t lymphocytes control fungal infection
z) Which change is a result of puberty and defends the vagina from infection? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSVaginal pH becomes more acidic
