NURS-6501N-32 Advanced Pathophysiology Week 6 Midterm Exam Spring 2020...100%

Question 27 2 out of 1 points A person has hypothyroidism. What chemical does the healthcare professional advise the person to include in the diet? Selected Answer: Iodine Question 28 1 out of 1 points During the cardiac cycle, why do the aortic and pulmonic valves close after the ventricles relax? Selecte d Answer : Blood fills the cusps of the valves and causes the edges to merge, closing the valves. Question 29 1 out of 1 points If a patient develops acidosis, the nurse would expect the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to react in which manner? Selecte d Answer : Shift to the right, causing more oxygen (O 2) to be released to the cells Question 30 What does vomiting-induced metabolic alkalosis cause? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: Retention of bicarbonate to maintain the anion balance Question 31 What is one function of the tumor cell marker? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: To screen individuals at high risk for cancer Question 32 1 out of 1 points A patient suffered multiple traumatic injuries and received many blood transfusions within a few days of the injuries. For which medical condition should the healthcare professional monitor the patient for? Selected Answer: Hemosiderosis Question 33 1 out of 1 points A pregnant woman has Graves disease. What test/s does the healthcare professional advise the woman about? Selected Answer: Blood test for hyperthyroidism Question 34 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who has a delay in electrical activity reaching the ventricle as seen on ECG. What ECG finding would the healthcare professional associate with this problem? Selected Answer: PR interval measuring 0.28 sec Question 35 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional tells a student that a patient has lost atrial kick. What would the student expect to see when examining this patient? Selected Answer: Signs of decreased cardiac output Question 36 0 out of 1 points A patient has diabetes mellitus. A recent urinalysis showed increased amounts of protein. What therapy does the healthcare provider educate the patient that is specific to this disorder? Selected Answer: More frequent blood glucose monitoring Question 37 0 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is caring for four patients. Which patient does the professional assess for neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI)? Selected Answer: Anterior pituitary tumor Question 38 How do free radicals cause cell damage? 1 out of 1 points Selecte d Answer : Stealing the cell's oxygen to stabilize the electron, thus causing hypoxia Question 39 2 out of 1 points A student studying biology asks the professor to describe how the ras gene is involved in cancer proliferation. What explanation by the professor is best? Selected Answer: A mutation in this gene allows continuous cell growth.