NURS 611 FINAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
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ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
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Which cranial nerve should be assessed in the examination for disorders
of the face?
1. Cranial nerve III
2. Cranial nerve V
3. Cranial nerve VII
4. Cranial nerve IX - Correct Answer - 3. Cranial nerve VII
Which of the following medical specialists deals with the diagnosing of
visual impairments and conditions?
1. Ophthalmologist
2. Optometrist
3. Otolaryngologists
4. Podiatrist - Correct Answer - 1. Ophthalmologist
Which of the following conditions is signaled by bleeding from the
nose?
1. Rhinitis
2. Telangiectasia
3. Retinopathy
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,4. Epistaxis - Correct Answer - 4. Epistaxis
Mr. Jones, a 70-year-old male, visits the urgent care and presents
symptoms of unilateral eye pain, visual blurring with halos around
lights, red eye, and photophobia. He also reports nausea and vomiting.
Visual acuity shows a loss in the affected eye. He is immediately
referred for a complete ophthalmic examination. Which of the following
conditions may Mr. Jones be experiencing?
1. Acute glaucoma
2. Conjunctivitis
3. Hyphema
4. Uveitis - Correct Answer - 1. Acute glaucoma
Which of the following is the correct term for the eye condition that
presents a sterile mass on the eyelid that is painless and has no
reddening?
1. Blepharitis
2. Entropion
3. Hordeolum
4. Chalazion - Correct Answer - 4. Chalazion
A 67-year-old female patient comes in for an office visit presenting
symptoms of nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing and is diagnosed
with rhinitis. Which of the following is true about the types of rhinitis?
1. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a condition of adulthood and is more common
in the older adult.
2. AR develops when the body's respiratory system becomes sensitized
and overreacts to something in the environment.
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,3. Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) is most common between ages 10 and 39,
declining after age 40.
4. NAR is a condition of adulthood and is more common in the older
adult. - Correct Answer - 4. NAR is a condition of adulthood and is more
common in the older adult.
For which of the following evaluations should the patient be referred
when sleep impairment is involved with chronic rhinitis?
1. Obstructive sleep apnea
2. Pharmacological therapy
3. Acupuncturist evaluation
4. Massage therapy - Correct Answer - 1. Obstructive sleep apnea
Evaluation for head and neck disorders should be performed with a
systemic and thorough examination, including inspections of the face,
head, and scalp. This includes which of the following? Select all that
apply.
1. Palpating bones of the head for any anatomical irregularities.
2. Inspecting skin for any inflammation.
3. Inspecting the scalp and hair for any balding patterns.
4. Inspecting patient's features for any abnormalities.
5. Assessing for thoracic outlet syndrome. - Correct Answer - 1.
Palpating bones of the head for any anatomical irregularities.
3. Inspecting the scalp and hair for any balding patterns.
4. Inspecting patient's features for any abnormalities.
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, When looking for disorders, which of the following parts of the body
should be inspected in the examination of the head, face, and neck?
Select all that apply.
1. Sinuses
2. Neck
3. Lungs
4. Skin
5. Cervical spine - Correct Answer - 1. Sinuses
2. Neck
Nosebleeds are generally minor and nonrecurring, but when a patient is
seen for this, a consultation with an ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
specialist is indicated when which of the following conditions occurs?
Select all that apply.
1. Bleeding that is not controlled after 15 minutes of compression.
2. Second episode occurs within 1 week.
3. Itching sensation after the bleeding stops.
4. Sneezing after the bleeding stops.
5. Massive bleeding. - Correct Answer - 1. Bleeding that is not
controlled after 15 minutes of compression.
2. Second episode occurs within 1 week.
5. Massive bleeding.
Hearing loss is a decreased ability or inability to hear. The loss may
involve the external, middle, or inner ear and can be unilateral or
bilateral. Which of the following etiologies may result in hearing loss?
Select all that apply.
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(MARYVILLE) NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| NURS611
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Which cranial nerve should be assessed in the examination for disorders
of the face?
1. Cranial nerve III
2. Cranial nerve V
3. Cranial nerve VII
4. Cranial nerve IX - Correct Answer - 3. Cranial nerve VII
Which of the following medical specialists deals with the diagnosing of
visual impairments and conditions?
1. Ophthalmologist
2. Optometrist
3. Otolaryngologists
4. Podiatrist - Correct Answer - 1. Ophthalmologist
Which of the following conditions is signaled by bleeding from the
nose?
1. Rhinitis
2. Telangiectasia
3. Retinopathy
pg. 1
,4. Epistaxis - Correct Answer - 4. Epistaxis
Mr. Jones, a 70-year-old male, visits the urgent care and presents
symptoms of unilateral eye pain, visual blurring with halos around
lights, red eye, and photophobia. He also reports nausea and vomiting.
Visual acuity shows a loss in the affected eye. He is immediately
referred for a complete ophthalmic examination. Which of the following
conditions may Mr. Jones be experiencing?
1. Acute glaucoma
2. Conjunctivitis
3. Hyphema
4. Uveitis - Correct Answer - 1. Acute glaucoma
Which of the following is the correct term for the eye condition that
presents a sterile mass on the eyelid that is painless and has no
reddening?
1. Blepharitis
2. Entropion
3. Hordeolum
4. Chalazion - Correct Answer - 4. Chalazion
A 67-year-old female patient comes in for an office visit presenting
symptoms of nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing and is diagnosed
with rhinitis. Which of the following is true about the types of rhinitis?
1. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a condition of adulthood and is more common
in the older adult.
2. AR develops when the body's respiratory system becomes sensitized
and overreacts to something in the environment.
pg. 2
,3. Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) is most common between ages 10 and 39,
declining after age 40.
4. NAR is a condition of adulthood and is more common in the older
adult. - Correct Answer - 4. NAR is a condition of adulthood and is more
common in the older adult.
For which of the following evaluations should the patient be referred
when sleep impairment is involved with chronic rhinitis?
1. Obstructive sleep apnea
2. Pharmacological therapy
3. Acupuncturist evaluation
4. Massage therapy - Correct Answer - 1. Obstructive sleep apnea
Evaluation for head and neck disorders should be performed with a
systemic and thorough examination, including inspections of the face,
head, and scalp. This includes which of the following? Select all that
apply.
1. Palpating bones of the head for any anatomical irregularities.
2. Inspecting skin for any inflammation.
3. Inspecting the scalp and hair for any balding patterns.
4. Inspecting patient's features for any abnormalities.
5. Assessing for thoracic outlet syndrome. - Correct Answer - 1.
Palpating bones of the head for any anatomical irregularities.
3. Inspecting the scalp and hair for any balding patterns.
4. Inspecting patient's features for any abnormalities.
pg. 3
, When looking for disorders, which of the following parts of the body
should be inspected in the examination of the head, face, and neck?
Select all that apply.
1. Sinuses
2. Neck
3. Lungs
4. Skin
5. Cervical spine - Correct Answer - 1. Sinuses
2. Neck
Nosebleeds are generally minor and nonrecurring, but when a patient is
seen for this, a consultation with an ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
specialist is indicated when which of the following conditions occurs?
Select all that apply.
1. Bleeding that is not controlled after 15 minutes of compression.
2. Second episode occurs within 1 week.
3. Itching sensation after the bleeding stops.
4. Sneezing after the bleeding stops.
5. Massive bleeding. - Correct Answer - 1. Bleeding that is not
controlled after 15 minutes of compression.
2. Second episode occurs within 1 week.
5. Massive bleeding.
Hearing loss is a decreased ability or inability to hear. The loss may
involve the external, middle, or inner ear and can be unilateral or
bilateral. Which of the following etiologies may result in hearing loss?
Select all that apply.
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