Chapter 1 Pathophysiology NCLEX-Style Review Questions

Chapter 1 Pathophysiology NCLEX-Style Review Questions

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28 terms vsneeringerPreview Pathophysiology Exam 1 Practice Pr...Teacher 89 terms anaufPreview Chapter 3 Pathophysiology NCLEX-...20 terms registeredgrad Preview Pathop 62 terms RNn A client diagnosed with chlamydia asks the nurse how this infection has occurred. The explanation by the nurse would involve a description of which aspect of the disease?-Morphology -Pathogenesis -Histology -Etiology Pathogenesis Which actions will a nurse teach as primary prevention of disease? Select all that apply.-taking antihypertensives for clients post MI -daily foot inspection by clients with DM -wearing a seat belt when in a motor vehicle -annual Pap test for women -colonoscopy at age 50 and every 10 years -MMR vaccination to school-aged children wearing a seat belt when in a motor vehicle, MMR vaccination to school-aged children Which client conditions would be considered a congenital defect? Select all that apply.-Colon cancer -Cleft lip and palate -Hypospadias -Rheumatoid arthritis -Club foot Hypospadias, Cleft lip and palate, Club foot

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as:

-the absence of disease and infirmity.-a state of complete physical, mental, and social well- being.-the ability to perform activities of daily living.-what an individual defines as his or her health.a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being When a client's temperature is taken with a faulty electronic thermometer, which diagnostic component should be questioned?-Predictability -Specificity -Reliability -Validity Reliability Which action is an example of a nurse delivering care at the tertiary care level?-Educating a diabetic client about good foot care -Informing a new mother about childhood immunizations -Teaching a client how to care for a temporary wound drain -Participating in an education program about bicycle safety Educating a diabetic client about good foot care A member of the health care team is researching the etiology and pathogenesis of a number of clients who are under her care in a hospital context. Which client situation best characterizes pathogenesis rather than etiology?-A client who has been exposed to the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium -A client who was admitted with the effects of methyl alcohol poisoning -A client who has increasing serum ammonia levels due to liver cirrhosis -A client with multiple skeletal injuries secondary to a motor vehicle accident A client who has increasing serum ammonia levels due to liver cirrhosis A nurse researcher is collecting data on the number of people who have been diagnosed with diabetes in a local population at a given time. Which term best categorizes the aspect of epidemiology the nurse is collecting?-Prevalence -Mortality -Morbidity -Incidence Prevalence

The nurse interprets a client's potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L), which falls within the 95%

distribution of test results, as:

-deviated.-normal.-decreased.-increased.normal.The nurse evaluates a client for manifestations of a disease. Which assessment data is a symptom of a disorder? Select all that apply.-Skin rash -Itching -Dilated pupils -Dizziness -Tachycardia -Pain Itching, Dizziness, Pain Which concepts would be included in the study of the science of pathophysiology? Select all that apply.-Function of tissues -Study of the structure of cells -Body's response to disease -The effect disease has on human organs -Effect of environment on the body Body's response to disease, Study of the structure of cells, The effect disease has on human organs, Function of tissues When considering the clinical course, a disease that is characterized by remissions and exacerbations is

considered to be:

-acute.-preclinical.-subclinical.-chronic.chronic.The nurse documents which assessment data as a symptom?-Elevated temperature -Enlarged lymph node -Pinpoint pupil size -Report of pain Report of pain

Which clients are exhibiting sequelae of disease? Select all that apply.-A toddler who develops bronchiolitis after being treated for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) -A client who has a prescribed serologic test and has discovered she is positive for human immunodeficiency virus.-An older adult client who experienced liver failure after overdosing on acetaminophen in a suicide attempt.-A client who has a mastectomy to treat stage T3 breast cancer.-A client with diabetes who has developed a loss of vision.A client with diabetes who has developed a loss of vision, A toddler who develops bronchiolitis after being treated for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) When the nurse questions the blood glucose level obtained via a glucometer, a serum blood level is ordered. This protocol is directed toward ensuring which measure of standardization?-Standardization -Predictability -Reliability -Validity Validity A daycare provides daily services to 60 children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Fifteen of the children have experienced an outbreak of diarrhea within the past week. The incidence rate of diarrhea among the children cared for by this daycare is at what percent?-0.6 -0.5 -0.25 -0.15 0.25 Which attribute is a benefit of health care providers using an evidence-based practice guideline?-It directs research into forming a diagnosis and treatment for a certain condition.-With continued use, it will decrease healing time for clients.-It uses one research method for delivery of care.-Once a practice guideline is well developed, it does not require modification.It directs research into forming a diagnosis and treatment for a certain condition.A client has tested positive for the tuberculosis antibody but is not exhibiting signs of the disease. This client is considered to be in which stage of the disease process?-Subacute -Acute -Preclinical -Subclinical Subclinical