NURS 6501 FINAL EXAM

NURS 6501 FINAL EXAM NURS 6501 FINAL EXAM A child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is voiding smoky, brown-colored urine and asks the healthcare professional to explain what causes it. What explanation by the professional is best? Selected Answer: Presence of red blood cells Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom? Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? Selected Answer: Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the vertebrae Which spinal tract carries the most nociceptive information? Selected Answer: Lateral spinothalamic Parents bring their 1-year-old child to the emergency department, reporting that the child has been irritable and pounding on her head, has projectile vomiting, and seems very sleepy for most of the last 3 days. What diagnostic testing does the healthcare professional prepare the child and parents for as the priority? Selected Answer: Lumbar puncture with CSF cultures A patient reports frequent nightmares. For which of these should the healthcare professional assess the patient? • Question 6 1 out of 1 points • Question 5 0 out of 1 points • Question 4 1 out of 1 points • Question 3 1 out of 1 points • Question 2 1 out of 1 points • Question 1 1 out of 1 points NURS 6501 FINAL EXAM Selected Answer: History of traumatic event A newborn baby displays jaundice 20 hours after birth. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate? Selected Answer: Draw blood to measure total bilirubin. Local signs and symptoms of Hodgkin disease-related lymphadenopathy are a result of what? Selected Answer: Pressure and obstruction