NSG 220 -Pathophysiology Quiz 1

NSG 220 -Pathophysiology Quiz 1

NSG 220 -Pathophysiology Quiz 1

Question 1   See full question 13s

Which of the following best describes the consumption of a foreign substance, such as bacteria, in a cell?

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 1: Cell Structure and Function, pg. 5

Question 2   See full question 31s

The client asks the health care provider to explain phagocytosis. The provider will respond, “Phagocytosis:

You Selected:

•  Is a process where microorganisms are engulfed and subsequently degraded or killed.”

Correct response:

•  Is a process where microorganisms are engulfed and subsequently degraded or killed.”

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter 1: Cell Structure and Function, p. 15.

 Chapter 1: Cell Structure and Function – Page 15

Question 3   See full question 27s

Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can’t deal with cancer. I’m too young.” The nurse responds:

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter 7: Neoplasia, p. 130.

 Chapter 7: Neoplasia – Page 130

Question 4   See full question 2m 23s

The nurse is educating about the importance of improving the metabolic process in a client that has morbid obesity and is beginning a weight loss program with exercise. What should the nurse inform the client about the importance of improving the metabolic rate?

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 1: Cell and Tissue Function, pg(s). 8-11

Question 5   See full question 2m 32s

Small amounts of lead accumulate to reach toxic levels in the human body. Lead is found in many places in the environment and is still a major concern in the pediatric population. What would the nurse teach the parents of a child who is being tested for lead poisoning?

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter 2: Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging, p. 39.

 Chapter 2: Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging – Page 39

Question 6   See full question 47s

A client with cancer asks the nurse why he feels so fatigued. The best response would be:

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 7: Neoplasia, p. 145.

 Chapter 7: Neoplasia – Page 145

Question 7   See full question 39s

The nurse monitors the client’s oxygen levels and respiratory status. The nurse is aware that oxygen is necessary for:

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter 1: Cell Structure and Function, p. 9.

 Chapter 1: Cell Structure and Function – Page 9

Question 8   See full question 51s

A nurse is teaching a client about the effects of UV radiation. Exposure to UV radiation would place the client at greatest risk for:

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 2: Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury and Aging, p. 38.

 Chapter 2: Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging – Page 38

Question 9   See full question 15s

A patient is diagnosed with leukemia. The student nurse working with this patient correctly identifies this type of cancer to be which of the following?

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 7: Neoplasia, p. 135.

 Chapter 7: Neoplasia – Page 135

Question 10   See full question 33s

Which body tissue exhibits the highest rate of turnover and renewal?

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 1: Cell Structure and Function, pg(s) 22-23

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Question 11   See full question 1m 16s

Which of the following can the nurse tell family members to best explain muscle atrophy of a family member who has been in a persistent coma?

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 2: Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury and Aging, p. 32.

 Chapter 2: Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging – Page 32

Question 12   See full question 36s

A patient who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is worried that his cancer might spread asks the nurse how cancer spreads? Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?

You Selected:

Correct response:

  Explanation:

Reference:

• Porth, C. M. Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Ch. 7: Neoplasia, p. 134-135.

 Chapter 7: Neoplasia – Page 134-135