Patho Part 6

Question 1

Which of the following is a complication of peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 1

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 2

Which of the following are the hallmark signs of ulcerative colitis?

Answer 2

Bloody diarrhea
Lower abdominal pain

Question 3

Clinical Manifestations of Appendicitis

Answer 3

Periumbilical pain
RLQ pain and tenderness
Nausea, vomiting, fever, Diarrhea

Question 4

Small bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system.

Answer 4

Diverticula

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of acute pancreatitis?

Answer 5

RLQ pain

Question 6

The primary problem with anemia, regardless of the cause is_________.

Answer 6

Tissue hypoxia

Question 7

The goal in treating anemia is to?

Answer 7

Restore tissue oxygenation

Question 8

What is another term for kidney infection?

Answer 8

Pyelonephritis

Question 9

A ureteral stone can cause what type of kidney injury?

Answer 9

Post renal

Question 10

What are the clinical findings that would be present in clients experiencing shock?

Answer 10

Altered level of Consciousness
Hypotension
Tachycardia

Question 11

Which of the following is the correct term for prolapse of a portion of the bladder into the vaginal canal?

Answer 11

Cystocele

Question 12

Which of the following is a condition of the newborn eyes caused by the transmission of chlamydia during birth?

Answer 12

Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Question 13

Which of the following describes the etiology of pain and discomfort in the client with Gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Answer 13

Periodic flow of gastric contents into the esophagus

Question 14

A female client was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. The clinical manifestations of endometriosis include which of the following?

Answer 14

Dysmenorrhea
Pelvic Pain
Infertility
Pain during or after intercourse

Question 15

Which of the following describes the etiology of myxedema in thyroid deficiency?

Answer 15

Lack of thyroid hormone contributes to non-pitting edema

Question 16

Which of the following are backward effects of right sided heart failure

Answer 16

Pulmonary edema

Question 17

Which of the following organs are primarily affected by poorly managed hypertension?

Answer 17

Heart and Kidneys

Question 18

Dialysis is a necessary treatment for those with end stage renal disease, it works to reverse the underlying pathophysiology of kidney disease because it does which of the following?

Answer 18

Removes fluids and wastes

Question 19

Epidemiologist classify vaccines as which level of disease prevention?

Answer 19

Primary prevention

Question 20

What is the denominator of all heart failure?

Answer 20

Reduces cardiac output

Question 21

Which of the following describes what is occurring in the body of a client experiencing hypovolemia?

Answer 21

Insufficient circulating blood volume
Decreased cardiac output

Question 22

A client diagnosed with heart failure, displays bilateral pitting edema of the lower extremities. Which of the following terms is used to describe this finding?

Answer 22

Sign

Question 23

A client is experiencing polyurea poly dysphasia, polydipsia, weight loss, and fatigue. Which condition does the nurse suspect?

Answer 23

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 24

What are the characteristics of the oliguric phase of acute tubular necrosis?

Answer 24

Fever and diminished urine output

Question 25

Which of the following is a major modifiable factor for nephrolithiasis?

Answer 25

Dehydration

Question 26

Which of the following may occur if gastroenteritis is left untreated?

Answer 26

An electrolyte imbalance Dehydration

Question 27

Clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?

Answer 27

A cold tolerance Constipation Weight gain Bradycardia

Question 28

What physiological reaction happens to the body and fight or flight response?

Answer 28

Increased heart rate Increased glucose Increased respiratory rate

Question 29

Which of the following would the nurse expect to see in a client experiencing hypoventilation?

Answer 29

Increase carbon dioxide in the bloodstream

Question 30

How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris?

Answer 30

Unstable angina pectoris is not relieved by periods of rest.

Question 31

Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find in a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis?

Answer 31

Narrowing of the bronchioles dilation of the peripheral blood vessels increase capillary permeability

Question 32

Mechanisms for defense against urinary pathogens in men include?

Answer 32

Antimicrobial secretions from the prostate gland The length of the urethra Acidic pH of urine

Question 33

Which of the following leads to the appearance of a barrel, chest and clients with emphysema?

Answer 33

Air trapping in the lungs

Question 34

What are the causes of obstructive shock?

Answer 34

Pulmonary Embolism Cardiac Temponade Tension Pneumothorax

Question 35

Which link in the chain infection describes the source of an infection?

Answer 35

Reservoir

Question 36

Which of the following is the cause of frequent urination associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

Answer 36

Incomplete Emptying of the bladder

Question 37

The client with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) from gonorrhea asks how this can cause sterility. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?

Answer 37

"If the infection is present in the fallopian tubes and can cause enough scarring to block the tubes permanently."

Question 38

Anemia can be caused by?

Answer 38

Decrease production of red blood cells Increased red blood cell destruction Hereditary

Question 39

Which of the following conditions is characterized by malignant granulocytes that carry a unique chromosomal abnormality?

Answer 39

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Question 40

Which type of cardiomyopathy causes an enlarged, floppy ventricular heart muscle?

Answer 40

Dilated

Question 41

Loss of sympathetic tone in the smooth muscle of arteries and veins secondary to spinal cord damage leads to massive in which type of shock?

Answer 41

Neurogenic shock

Question 42

The nurse monitors for which complication in the client with large renal calculi?

Answer 42

Hydronephrosis

Question 43

Excess urea and other nitrogen wastes in the blood is referred to as?

Answer 43

Azotemia

Question 44

Which of the following would trigger activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAAS)?

Answer 44

Decrease in blood pressure

Question 45

Which of the following is not a function of the kidney?

Answer 45

Production of albumin

Question 46

Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with bronchitis?

Answer 46

Bradycardia

Question 47

Which of the following are the most common clinical manifestations of cystitis?

Answer 47

Urinary Frequency Pain in the suprapubic area Dysuria

Question 48

Which of the following statements are true regarding benign tumors?

Answer 48

Benign tumor are more likely to resemble their tissue type of origin compared to malignant tumors A benign tumor doe not usually have an immediate potential to kill the host A benign tumor causes much less damage to its host than a malignant tumor