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Chapter: Chapter 04 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Cardiac cells are able to generate an impulse to contract even without an external stimulus. This is called: A) excitability. B) action potential. C) automaticity. D) chronotropic effect. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 4 Title: Cardiovascular Function 2. On an electrocardiogram (EKG), the P wave represents: A) atrial depolarization. B) ventricular depolarization. C) atrial repolarization. D) ve...

Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. A patient who has seasonal allergic rhinitis is having a flare up and is complaining of sneezing and a watery, runny nose (rhinorrhea). The patient is prescribed an antihistamine. The expected effect of this medication is to: A) promote blood flow to the area to remove inflammatory mediators. B) promote smooth muscle contraction thereby improving drainage. C) decrease vascular permeability to decrease rhinorrhea. D) increase vascular permeabi...

Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Protein hormones and enzymes are stored in the __________, awaiting signals to be released into the cell. A) food vacuole B) Golgi complex C) rough endoplasmic reticulum D) secretory vesicles Ans: D Complexity: Easy Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Cellular Function 2. Low serum albumin levels (hypoalbuminemia) can cause edema because: A) oncotic pressure increases. B) oncotic pressure decreases. C) o...

Chapter: Midterm Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following cellular exchange mechanisms requires adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and the use of a carrier protein? A) Facilitated diffusion B) Osmosis C) Active transport D) Simple diffusion Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Cellular Function 2. What is a key determinant of osmotic pressure? A) Water B) Sodium C) Albumin D) Glucose Ans: B Complexity: Easy Ahead: Basic Cell Fu...

Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, First Edition Lucie Dlugasch, PhD, MSN, APRN & Lachel Story, PhD, RN Instructor Resource Guide Jones & Bartlett Learning The comprehensive package of learning materials provided with Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse fosters learning from beginning to end. The core content is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style and is available in a variety of formats—eBook, online interactive lectures, and printed tex...

Chapter: Chapter 11 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Neuroanatomic and neurotransmitter alterations in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia include which of the following? A) Loss of cortical tissue B) Alteration in dopamine pathways C) Shrinkage of the ventricles D) All of these are correct. E) Loss of cortical tissue and alteration in dopamine pathways Ans: E Complexity: Easy Ahead: Mental Health Disorders Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Neural Function 2. A patient reports that he senses th...

Chapter: Chapter 13 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Which cells of the dermis release histamine? A) Mast cells B) Eosinophils C) Macrophages D) Histiocytes Ans: A Complexity: Easy Ahead: Inflammatory Integumentary Disorders Subject: Chapter 13 Title: Integumentary Function 2. Basal cell carcinoma: A) has a high metastasis potential. B) can cause significant local tissue destruction. C) is usually not nodular. D) is often preceded by actinic keratosis. Ans: B Complexity: Easy Ahead: ...

Chapter: Chapter 08 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. The sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG) on a laboratory analysis is a reflection of the amount of: A) unbound testosterone in body tissues. B) free testosterone in body tissues. C) bound testosterone in body tissues. D) biologically active testosterone in body tissues. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 8 Title: Reproductive Function 2. Proper erectile functioning requires: A) sympathetic stimulation...

Chapter: Chapter 14 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic with an eye problem. The child is diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. What is important information to discuss with the parents and child? A) The importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy B) The importance of surgery to prevent scarring of the conjunctiva C) The condition is highly contagious and hand washing is extremely important D) The signs and symptoms of complications such as ...

1. A 65-year-old man is admitted to the intensive care unit from the operating room after a triple coronary artery bypass graft. He is intubated and on a ventilator. Lactic acid levels were normal postoperatively, but now they are rising. The increased level could be an indication of: A) excessive sedation. B) bowel ischemia. C) excessive volume infusion in the operating room. D) mild hypothermia postoperatively. Ans: B Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure Subj...