NSG 5003 Pathophysiology Review Questions 6 (latest) – South University (A grade) | NSG5003 Pathophysiology Review Questions 6 (latest)

NSG 5003 Pathophysiology Review Questions 6 (latest) – South University (A grade) Pathophysiology Review Questions 6 A heat stroke is characterized by: a. Core temperatures usually reaching approximately 39.9° C (103.9° F) b. Sweat production on the face occurring even during dehydration c. A rapidly decreasing core temperature as heat loss from the evaporation of sweat ceases d. Symptoms caused by the loss of sodium and prolonged sweating Which medication is used to reverse the effects of malignant hyperthermia? a. Propranolol b. Diazepam c. Dantrolene sodium d. Sodium carbonate The major sleep center is located in which section of the brain? a. Thalamus b. Brainstem c. Frontal lobe d. Hypothalamus Which neuropeptide promotes wakefulness? a. Prostaglandin D2 b. L-tryptophan c. Hypocretins d. Growth factors Which term is also used to refer to paradoxic sleep? a. Non-REM b. Light c. REM d. Delta wave The sudden apparent arousal in which a child expresses intense fear or another strong emotion while still in a sleep state characterizes which sleep disorder? a. Night terrors b. Insomnia c. Somnambulism d. Enuresis Loud snoring, a decrease in oxygen saturation, fragmented sleep, chronic daytime sleepiness, and fatigue are clinical manifestations of which sleep disorder? a. Obstructive sleep apnea b. Upper airway resistance syndrome c. Somnambulism d. Narcolepsy Open-angle glaucoma occurs because of: a. Decreased production of aqueous humor b. Increased production of vitreous humor c. Obstructed outflow of aqueous humor d. Excessive destruction of vitreous humor How can glaucoma cause blindness? a. Infection of the cornea b. Pressure on the optic nerve c. Opacity of the lens d. Obstruction of the venous return from the retina Based on an understanding of the physiologic process of nociceptors, the NP expects which surgical procedure to create more pain? a. Repair of several crushed fingers b. External fixation of a dislocated shoulder c. Cyst removal on the internal surface of an ovary d. Repair of a ruptured spleen