walden nurs6501 all week quizzes latest 2017 december

Week 1 quiz

Question 1

A patient has a heart attack that leads to progressive cell
injury that causes cell death with severe cell swelling and breakdown of
organelles. What term would the nurse use to define this process?

Question 2

What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a
karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X
chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely spaced
nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair.

Question 3

Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a
direct result of:

Question 4

A patient who has diarrhea receives a hypertonic saline
solution intravenously to replace the sodium and chloride lost in the stool.
What effect will this fluid replacement have on cells?

Question 5

An aide asks the nurse why people who have neurofibromatosis
will show varying degrees of the disease. Which genetic principle should the
nurse explain to the aide?

Question 6

A 12-year-old male is diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome.
His karyotype would reveal which of the following?

Question 7

What principle should the nurse remember when trying to
distinguish aging from diseases?

Question 8

A group of prison inmates developed tuberculosis following
exposure to an infected inmate. On examination, tissues were soft and granular
(like clumped cheese). Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 9

Which of the following disorders is manifested primarily in
males?

Question 10

A nurse is reviewing the pedigree chart. When checking for a
proband, what is the nurse looking for?

Question 11

The ion transporter that moves Na+ and Ca2+ simultaneously
in the same direction is an example of which of the following types of
transport?

Question 12

When a patient asks what causes cystic fibrosis, how should
the nurse respond? Cystic fibrosis is caused by an _____ gene.

Question 13

In teaching a patient with cirrhosis, which information
should the nurse include regarding cholesterol?

Question 14

A eukaryotic cell is undergoing DNA replication. In which
region of the cell would most of the genetic information be contained?

Question 15

A nurse is discussing the movement of fluid across the
arterial end of capillary membranes into the interstitial fluid surrounding the
capillary. Which process of fluid movement is the nurse describing?

Question 16

The early dilation (swelling) of the cell’s endoplasmic
reticulum results in:

Question 17

A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with Prader-Willi
syndrome. This condition is an example of:

Question 18

During childhood, the thymus decreases in size, and this is
referred to as _____ atrophy.

Question 19

A 55-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is
examined for respiratory disturbance. Examination of his airway (bronchial)
reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells have replaced the normal
columnar ciliated cells. This type of cellular adaptation is called:

Question 20

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how glucose is
transported from the blood to the cell. What type of transport system should
the nurse discuss with the patient?

Question 21

A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin,
eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will support this diagnosis?

Question 22

After a geneticist talks to the patient about being a
chromosomal mosaic, the patient asks the nurse what that means. How should the
nurse respond? You may _____ genetic disease(s).

Question 23

A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome.
What is the nurse’s best response?

Question 24

A nurse is reading a chart and sees the term oncotic
pressure. The nurse recalls that oncotic pressure (colloid osmotic pressure) is
determined by:

Question 25

What is the role of cytokines in cell reproduction?

Week 2 quiz

Question 1

A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture. She is
diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her
condition is:

Question 2

A 4-month-old female is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis
(AD). Which of the following assessment findings by the nurse will most likely
support this diagnosis?

Question 3

A patient has chicken pox. How does the varicella replicate?

Question 4

A 5-year-old female takes a hike through the woods during a
school field trip. Upon returning home, she hugs her father, and he later
develops poison ivy. Which of the following immune reactions is he
experiencing?

Question 5

When bacterial pathogens enter a patient’s body, they can
defend themselves from an immune response by:

Question 6

In discoid lupus erythematosus, skin lesions may be
accompanied by Raynaud phenomenon, which is manifested by:

Question 7

When trying to distinguish between an infectious disease and
noninfectious disease, what is the hallmark symptom for most infectious
diseases?

Question 8

When a nurse cares for a patient with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE), the nurse remembers this disease is an example of:

Question 9

The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:

Question 10

A 5-year-old female was diagnosed with seropositive juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The treatment option for this disease is termed:

Question 11

A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis.
Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms?

Question 12

A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers
in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is
caused by:

Question 13

The pathophysiology student would correctly identify the
etiologic agent of smallpox as:

Question 14

Copy of A 5-year-old female was diagnosed with seropositive
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The treatment option for this disease is
termed:

Question 15

For a patient with candidiasis, which factor will exacerbate
the condition?

Question 16

A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the
yard. He begins itching and develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory
difficulties. He is suffering from:

Question 17

An 8-year-old female presents with edema of the cutaneous
and mucosal tissue layers. Her mother reports that the condition is recurrent
and seems to occur more often during stressful situations. The child is
diagnosed with hereditary angioedema. Which of the following is deficient in
this child?

Question 18

Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal
medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:

Question 19

When a patient asks the nurse what hypersensitivity is, how
should the nurse respond? Hypersensitivity is best defined as:

Question 20

A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting
tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil
dilation, “goose bumps,” and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones
is the predominant one released by the tumor?

Question 21

A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with
recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is:

Question 22

A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with lobar pneumonia (lung
infection). Which of the following exudates would be present in highest
concentration at the site of this advanced inflammatory response?

Question 23

After teaching about stress, which information indicates a
correct understanding of stress?

Question 24

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While planning care, a nurse recalls seasonal allergic
rhinitis is expressed through:

Question 25

Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk
for an opportunistic infection?

Question 26

A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following
treatments would be most effective?

Question 27

A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach
pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the
presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this
patient?

Question 28

During inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release
plasma proteins, collectively known as:

Question 29

A 3-year-old is making play cakes in a sandbox and is eating
the play cakes. The sand was also being used by cats as a litter box and was
contaminated with toxoplasmosis. Which of the following would most likely also
be present?

Question 30

A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while
replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the
first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand?

Question 31

A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer. Testing
reveals that the cancer cells have spread to local lymph nodes. A nurse
realizes this cancer would be documented as stage:

Question 32

A child fell off the swing and scraped the right knee. The
injured area becomes painful. What else will the nurse observe upon assessment?

Question 33

A 10-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting
wheezing and difficulty breathing. History reveals that both of the child’s
parents suffer from allergies. Which of the following terms would be used to
classify the child?

Question 34

A nurse recalls an example of an immune-complex-mediated disease
is:

Question 35

A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast
cancer. She has developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances
would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause
muscle wasting?

Question 36

When histamine is released in the body, which of the
following responses would the nurse expect?

Question 37

An infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial
infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever?

Question 38

A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider
reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical
examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals
hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into
the category of type _____ hypersensitivity.

Question 39

Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk
for basal cell carcinoma?

Question 40

A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure,
decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. A
complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. Which of the following is the
most likely cause?

Week 3 quiz

Question 1

When a patient has a peculiar sensation that immediately
precedes a seizure, what term should the nurse use to describe this sensation?

Question 2

An older adult is admitted to the ER following a fall. The
patient complains of pain in the back. The patient has a history of osteoporosis.
The nurse would expect the patient’s injury and subsequent pain is most likely
due to:

Question 3

A 50-year-old male suffers a severe head injury when his
motorcycle hits a tree. His breathing becomes deep and rapid but with normal
pattern. What term should the nurse use for this condition?

Question 4

When a patient has a fever, which of the following
thermoregulatory mechanisms is activated?

Question 5

A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is
occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:

Question 6

A 33-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of
injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals an injury of the
cervical cord. Cord swelling in this region may be life threatening because:

Question 7

An initial assessment finding associated with acute spinal
cord injury is _____ the injury.

Question 8

A teenage boy sustains a severe closed head injury following
an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. He is in a state of deep sleep that
requires vigorous stimulation to elicit eye opening. How should the nurse
document this in the chart?

Question 9

A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive
movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He
is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms that
eventually affect the entire body. The most likely diagnosis is:

Question 10

Which system modulates a patient’s perception of pain?

Question 11

A 15-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of
injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals spinal cord
injury, and his body temperature fluctuates markedly. The most accurate
explanation of this phenomenon is that:

Question 12

When planning care for a child in pain, which principle
should the nurse remember? The pain threshold in children is _____ that of
adults.

Question 13

A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia. Which
assessment finding will most help support this diagnosis?

Question 14

A patient has memory loss of events that occurred before a
head injury. What cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is
experiencing?

Question 15

A 16-year-old male took a recreational drug that altered his
level of arousal. Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and
reactive pupils, and roving eye movements. Which of the following diagnosis
will the nurse most likely see on the chart?

Question 16

A child presents to his primary care provider with
disorientation, delirium, aggressiveness, and stupor. His parents report that
he was recently ill with an upper respiratory infection, which they treated
with aspirin. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Question 17

A 23-year-old female begins having problems with tiredness,
weakness, and visual changes. Her diagnosis is multiple sclerosis (MS). What is
occurring in the patient’s body?

Question 18

A 72-year-old male demonstrates left-sided weakness of upper
and lower extremities. The symptoms lasted 24 hours and resolve with no
evidence of infarction. The patient most likely experienced a(n):

Question 19

A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a
rehabilitation center. He experiences delirium, inability to concentrate, and
is easily distracted. From which of the following is he most likely suffering?

Question 20

A 20-year-old male was at the supermarket when he fell to
the ground. Bystanders reported that he lost consciousness and his body tensed
up then relaxed, then tensed and relaxed several times. He most likely was
experiencing a(n):

Question 21

Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency
room (ER) after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents
report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant
be screened?

Question 22

Which finding indicates the patient is having complications
from heat stroke?

Question 23

A 30-year-old female had a seizure that started with her
fingers and progressively spread up her arm and then extended to her leg, with
no loss of consciousness. How should the nurse chart this?

Question 24

A 15-month-old child from Pennsylvania was brought to the ER
for fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis. Which of the
following diagnosis will be documented in the chart?

Question 25

A 15-year-old male was struck by a motor vehicle and
suffered a traumatic brain injury. Paramedics found him unconscious at the
scene of the accident. During the ambulance ride, he regained consciousness and
was able to maintain a conversation with the medical staff. Upon arrival to
hospital, he was alert and oriented. Physical exam reveals confusion and
impaired responsiveness. What is the probable nature of his brain injury based
on this history?

Week 4 quiz

Question 1

A 60-year-old male undergoes surgery for a bone fracture.
Which of the following nursing measures would be most effective for preventing
pulmonary embolism (PE) in this patient?

Question 2

Which of the following patients is at highest risk for
developing pulmonary embolism (PE)?

Question 3

A 52-year-old male presents with pooling of blood in the
veins of the lower extremities and edema. The diagnosis is chronic venous
insufficiency, and an expected assessment finding of this disorder is:

Question 4

A 35-year-old male presents with pulmonary hypertension.
Testing reveals he is in right heart failure. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis the nurse will see listed on the chart?

Question 5

A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG.
Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a variable QRS rate with rhythm
irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be
recorded on the chart?

Question 6

A 68-year-old female is experiencing left heart failure.
Physical exam reveals elevated blood pressure. The nurse understands this is
most likely caused by:

Question 7

A 52-year-old male is diagnosed with primary hypertension.
He has no other health problems. Present treatment would cause the nurse to
anticipate administering which drug to the patient?

Question 8

When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what
complications will the nurse monitor for?

Question 9

A 5-year-old female is found to have hypertension during
three separate visits to her primary care provider. The nurse would expect
tests to suggest that the hypertension is secondary to:

Question 10

A 50-year-old female presents with a low heart rate and low
blood pressure. She is given an intravenous (IV) infusion of fluids. The
increase in atrial distension results in:

Question 11

A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with left bundle branch
block. Which of the following structures would not receive an electrical
impulse?

Question 12

A 28-year-old female presents with severe chest pain and
shortness of breath. She is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, which most
likely originated from the:

Question 13

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was
diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous distention in
the upper extremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse
observe on the chart?

Question 14

A 30-year-old Caucasian female was recently diagnosed with
primary hypertension. She reports that she eats fairly well, usually having red
meat and potatoes daily. She also reports that her father has hypertension as
well. A nurse determines which of the following risk factors is most likely
associated with this diagnosis?

Question 15

A 50-year-old female received trauma to the chest that
caused severe impairment of the primary pacemaker cells of the heart. Which of
the following areas received the greatest damage?

Question 16

A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with chronic pulmonary
disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Which of the following
heart failures should the nurse assess for in this patient?

Question 17

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm.
Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located?

Question 18

When a nurse checks the patient for orthostatic hypotension,
what did the nurse have the patient do?

Question 19

Most cases of combined systolic and diastolic hypertension
have no known cause and are documented on the chart as _____ hypertension.

Question 20

A 32-year-old female presents with lower leg pain, with
swelling and redness. While obtaining the patient’s history, which finding
could have caused her condition?

Question 21

A 75-year-old female has been critically ill with multiple
organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for longer than a week and has developed a
severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance. The statement that best describes
this imbalance is which of the following?

Question 22

A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis. How
should the nurse respond? In general, atherosclerosis is caused by:

Question 23

Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for
high-output failure in a patient?

Question 24

A 50-year-old male is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism
(PE). Which of the following symptoms most likely occurred before treatment?

Question 25

What term should the nurse document for a detached blood
clot?

Question 26

A 62-year-old male presents to his primary care provider
reporting chest pain at rest and with exertion. He does not have a history of
coronary artery disease and reports that the pain often occurs at night. He is
most likely experiencing which type of angina?

Question 27

An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with
confusion and severe hypotension. Her body’s compensatory mechanisms are
increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of
interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the
nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

Question 28

A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care provider
reporting chest pain. He is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This disease is
caused by:

Question 29

Which of the following findings in the patient with Raynaud
disease would indicate a need for further teaching?

Question 30 A 56-year-old male is diagnosed with coronary
artery disease. Which of the following modifiable risk factors would the nurse
suggest the patient change?

Week 5 quiz

Question 1

A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock.
Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is
usually:

Question 2

A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which
principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is
usually:

Question 3

A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with
fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect
the patient to exhibit?

Question 4

A 10-year-old male presents with fever, lymphadenopathy,
arthralgia, and nose bleeds. He is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.
While planning care, which characteristic changes should the nurse remember?

Question 5

While planning care, the nurse remembers which principle? In
valvular _____, the valve opening is constricted and narrowed because the valve
leaflets, or cusps, fail to open completely.

Question 6

Which of the following lab tests will the nurse check to
help diagnose heart failure and provide insight into its severity?

Question 7

When a patient with left heart failure starts to have a
cough and dyspnea, which principle should the nurse remember? Pulmonary
symptoms, common to left heart failure, are a result of:

Question 8

A 55-year-old male died of a myocardial infarction. Autopsy
would most likely reveal:

Question 9

A 28-year-old female presents to the ER reporting severe
chest pain that worsens with respirations or lying down. She has a fever,
tachycardia, and a friction rub. Based upon the assessment findings, the nurse
determines the patient is experiencing:

Question 10

A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider
with fever, cardiac murmur, and petechial skin lesions. She is diagnosed with
infective endocarditis. When the patient wants to know what caused the disease,
what is the nurse’s best response? The most likely cause of the disease is:

Question 11

An infant undergoes an echocardiogram for a suspected heart
defect. Tests reveal an opening in the middle of the atrial septum. What term
would the nurse use to describe this defect?

Question 12

A 15-year-old male who is allergic to peanuts eats a peanut
butter cup. He then goes into anaphylactic shock. Which assessment findings
will the nurse assess for?

Question 13

A 1-month-old infant visits his primary care provider for a
well-baby check. Physical exam reveals decreased cardiac output, hypotension,
tachycardia, and a loud murmur suggestive of aortic stenosis. Which of the
following would be expected with this diagnosis?

Question 14

For an infection to progress to septic shock, which of the
following factors should the nurse determine occurred?

Question 15

A 3-year-old male is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which
of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause?

Question 16

Upon assessment of the patient, the nurse finds a widened
pulse pressure and throbbing peripheral pulses. Which valve disorder does the
nurse suspect?

Question 17

A nurse is explaining the function of the heart. Which is a
correct response by the nurse? A function of the pericardium is to:

Question 18

A nurse recalls the most common cardiac valve disease in the
United States, which tends to be most prevalent in young women, is:

Question 19

A 75-year-old male has severe chest pain and dials 911. Lab
tests at the hospital reveal elevated levels of cardiac troponins I and T.
Based upon the lab findings, the nurse suspects which of the following has
occurred?

Question 20

A 52-year-old female is admitted to the cardiac unit with a
diagnosis of pericarditis. She asks the nurse to explain where the infection
is. In providing an accurate description, the nurse states that the pericardium
is:

Question 21

A 51-year-old male presents with recurrent chest pain on
exertion. He is diagnosed with angina pectoris. When he asks what causes the
pain, how should the nurse respond? The pain occurs when:

Question 22

A 1-month-old infant was diagnosed with truncus arteriosus
(TA) with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following would the nurse
also expect?

Question 23

A newborn is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta.
Which of the following assessments would aid in diagnosis?

Question 24

A 20-year-old male underwent an echocardiogram to assess
chest pain. Results revealed a congenital defect in papillary muscles. Which of
the following would the nurse expect to occur?

Question 25

When a patient asks the nurse what is the most common cause
of myocardial ischemia, which statement is the correct response? The most
common cause of myocardial ischemia is:

Week 6 quiz

Question 1

A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor
feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the
following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report?

Question 2

A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is
diagnosed with emphysema. When a staff member asks why the patient’s airways
are obstructed, how should the nurse respond? The airways are obstructed
because of:

Question 3

A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5
months’ duration. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following
findings is most likely to cause this condition?

Question 4

A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. When obtaining
the patient’s history, which of the following is the most important
predisposing factor for this condition?

Question 5

If an individual with respiratory difficulty were retaining
too much carbon dioxide, which of the following compensatory responses would
the nurse expect to be initiated?

Question 6

A nurse recalls asthma is classified by:

Question 7

A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation.
When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa
promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated?

Question 8

A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is
diagnosed with emphysema. When the nurse is asked what causes this, what is the
nurse’s best response? Changes in his lungs are caused by:

Question 9

Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be
assessed for which most common presenting factor?

Question 10

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