NSG 530 Advanced Pathophysiology 530 - Exam
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A 1-year-old patient is very irritable and is passing currant jelly stools. Which
intervention would be considered initially for this condition?
A) Surgery
B) Enema reduction
C) Ultrasonographic imaging
D) Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER: Ultrasonographic imaging
A 2-month-old male patient presents with the urethral opening on the dorsal surface of
the penis. Which term is the correct name for this anomaly?
A) Hypospadias
B) Epispadias
C) Exstrophy
D) Ureteropelvic junction - CORRECT ANSWER: Epispadias
A 20-year-old man presents with periumbilical pain, fever, and loss of appetite. Which of
the following is the most likely cause of his abdominal discomfort?
A) Diverticulosis
B) Diverticulitis
C) Appendicitis
D) Mesenteric venous thrombosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Appendicitis
,A 24-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain and fever that is believed to
be a result of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) stemming from a Chlamydia
trachomatis infection. Which question will most likely identify the cause of her
symptoms?
A) "Is your abdominal pain affected by walking?"
B) "Have you been experiencing nausea and vomiting as well?"
C) "Is constipation a problem for you?"
D) "Would you describe your pain as being stabbing?" - CORRECT ANSWER: Is your
abdominal pain affected by walking?
A 3-year-old child presents with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The child attends a
daycare and has not been vaccinated. There is no other significant history, and his
parents are healthy. Which diagnosis is supported by these symptoms?
A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) Cirrhosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Hepatitis A
A 6-year-old has just recovered from streptococcal pharyngitis. Which statement
regarding this child's acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is true?
A) Antibody-antigen complexes of IgM, IgG, and IgA are deposited.
B) The exact mechanism of immune complexes is unknown.
C) There is decreased vascular permeability.
D) No signs of inflammation are present. - CORRECT ANSWER: The exact mechanism
of immune complexes is unknown.
A child whose kidneys are enlarged presents with chills, fever, and abdominal pain. The
most likely diagnosis is:
A) acute pyelonephritis.
B) vesicoureteral reflux.
, C) urinary tract infection.
D) enuresis. - CORRECT ANSWER: acute pyelonephritis
A client is diagnosed with a Cushing ulcer. Which assessment finding supports this
diagnosis?
A) Third-degree burns over 20% of the body
B) Profound septicemia with high fever
C) Severe head trauma resulting from auto accident
D) Massive internal trauma as a result of a fall - CORRECT ANSWER: Severe head
trauma resulting from auto accident
A client is diagnosed with hematochezia. Which assessment finding confirms this
diagnosis?
A) Bloody vomitus
B) Bright red rectal bleeding
C) Presence of tarry stools
D) Positive testing for occult blood - CORRECT ANSWER: Bright red rectal bleeding
A client presents with epigastric pain, which radiates to the back, and vomiting.
Hyperglycemia and tachycardia are noted. Client reports being "a heavy drinker but
never had problems like this before." Which disease process is supported by this client's
symptoms?
A) Cholelithiasis
B) Cholecystitis
C) Acute pancreatitis
D) Appendicitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Acute pancreatitis
A diabetic child with 4.0 g of protein in her urine each day is experiencing edema and
vitamin D deficiency. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 1-year-old patient is very irritable and is passing currant jelly stools. Which
intervention would be considered initially for this condition?
A) Surgery
B) Enema reduction
C) Ultrasonographic imaging
D) Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER: Ultrasonographic imaging
A 2-month-old male patient presents with the urethral opening on the dorsal surface of
the penis. Which term is the correct name for this anomaly?
A) Hypospadias
B) Epispadias
C) Exstrophy
D) Ureteropelvic junction - CORRECT ANSWER: Epispadias
A 20-year-old man presents with periumbilical pain, fever, and loss of appetite. Which of
the following is the most likely cause of his abdominal discomfort?
A) Diverticulosis
B) Diverticulitis
C) Appendicitis
D) Mesenteric venous thrombosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Appendicitis
,A 24-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain and fever that is believed to
be a result of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) stemming from a Chlamydia
trachomatis infection. Which question will most likely identify the cause of her
symptoms?
A) "Is your abdominal pain affected by walking?"
B) "Have you been experiencing nausea and vomiting as well?"
C) "Is constipation a problem for you?"
D) "Would you describe your pain as being stabbing?" - CORRECT ANSWER: Is your
abdominal pain affected by walking?
A 3-year-old child presents with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The child attends a
daycare and has not been vaccinated. There is no other significant history, and his
parents are healthy. Which diagnosis is supported by these symptoms?
A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) Cirrhosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Hepatitis A
A 6-year-old has just recovered from streptococcal pharyngitis. Which statement
regarding this child's acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is true?
A) Antibody-antigen complexes of IgM, IgG, and IgA are deposited.
B) The exact mechanism of immune complexes is unknown.
C) There is decreased vascular permeability.
D) No signs of inflammation are present. - CORRECT ANSWER: The exact mechanism
of immune complexes is unknown.
A child whose kidneys are enlarged presents with chills, fever, and abdominal pain. The
most likely diagnosis is:
A) acute pyelonephritis.
B) vesicoureteral reflux.
, C) urinary tract infection.
D) enuresis. - CORRECT ANSWER: acute pyelonephritis
A client is diagnosed with a Cushing ulcer. Which assessment finding supports this
diagnosis?
A) Third-degree burns over 20% of the body
B) Profound septicemia with high fever
C) Severe head trauma resulting from auto accident
D) Massive internal trauma as a result of a fall - CORRECT ANSWER: Severe head
trauma resulting from auto accident
A client is diagnosed with hematochezia. Which assessment finding confirms this
diagnosis?
A) Bloody vomitus
B) Bright red rectal bleeding
C) Presence of tarry stools
D) Positive testing for occult blood - CORRECT ANSWER: Bright red rectal bleeding
A client presents with epigastric pain, which radiates to the back, and vomiting.
Hyperglycemia and tachycardia are noted. Client reports being "a heavy drinker but
never had problems like this before." Which disease process is supported by this client's
symptoms?
A) Cholelithiasis
B) Cholecystitis
C) Acute pancreatitis
D) Appendicitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Acute pancreatitis
A diabetic child with 4.0 g of protein in her urine each day is experiencing edema and
vitamin D deficiency. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
