NR 507 Week 8 Final Exam - Questions-Answers

Question: What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? A right to left shunt (B). Alveolar dead space C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio D. Pulmonary hypotension Question: A function of the pericardium is to: (A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections Improve blood flow through the heart Play a role in cardiac conduction Assist in cardiac contraction Question: Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of: (A). Fats & fat-soluble vitamins Water-soluble vitamins Proteins Minerals Question: The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information should the FNP include for innate immunity? following an illness (B). At birth C. via injection of specific antibodies D. In adulthood Question: A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I can't get enough air." What term should the FNP use to document this condition? cyanosis (B). Dyspnea C. HyperpneaD. Orthopnea Question: When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an abnormally low concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes: hyperchromic (B). Hypochromic C. Macrocytic D. Microcytic Question: A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These symptoms support which diagnosis? pyloric stenosis Gastric cancer Achalasia (D). Hiatal hernia Question: A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect? Movement of fluid into the cell Decreased cardiac output Decreased oxygen release from hgb (D). Peripheral vasoconstriction Question: Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who: has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor Has T cells that become B cells Receives immunoglobulin Question: Chronic gastritis is classified according to the: A. Severity Location of lesions C. Pt's age D. Signs & symptoms Question: A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt begins beating harder & faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the following states of the general adaptation syndrome is she experienced? (A). Alarm stage Stage of resistance Adaptation Exhaustion Question: 50 y/o is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is: Fibrosis of the lower third of the esophagus. Sympathetic nerve stimulation (C). Loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter Reverse peristalsis of the stomach Question: A low ventilation-perfusion ratio of the lung will result in: A. Increased dead space (B). Shunting C. Alveolar collapse D. Bronchospasm Question: A 52 y/o/m is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the treatment plan, the nurse realizes that the pt is expected to have hydronephrosis & a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: Decreased renal blood flow Decreased peritubular capillary pressure (C). Dilation of the renal pelvis & calyces proximal to a blockage D. Stimulation of antidiuretic hormone Question: A 40