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Which of the following are clinical manifestations of cystitis (Select all that apply Answer: Pain the suprapubic area Urinary frequency Fever
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A client is brought into the emergency department with an acute infec- tion. The healthcare provider states that the client has leukocytosis. Which statement best describes leukocytosis? Answer: Increased number of white blood cells in blood
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What type of immunity is provided by a vaccination? Answer: Artificially acquired active immunity
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What is the gold standard used to diagnose ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke? Answer: Computerized tomography (CT) of the head
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Atrial fibrillation rheumatic heart disease and vascular prosthetics are risk factors for what type of stroke? Answer: Embolic
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Which of the following describes cerebral aneurysm Answer: A dilation (ballooning of a portion of a vessel)
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Select the condition that refers to the inflammation of the brain and spinal cord Answer: Encephalitis
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Which of the following describes temporary episodes of impaired neu- rologic functioning caused by inadequate blood flow to a portion of the brain? Answer: Ischemic stroke
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Which of the following describes cerebral palsy Answer: Irreversible brain damage that can occur before, during and after birth or infancy
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The role of the lungs in maintaining acid base balance include which of the following Answer: Elimination of carbonic acids
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What happens to a client with polycythemia Answer: Increased red blood cells being produced
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Which of the following hormones does the kidney secrete? Answer: Erythropoietin
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Causes of aplastic anemia include Answer: Toxins Medication Autoimmune disorders
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Which disorder is a generic type of anemia resulting the absence of one of the proteins that collectively make up hemoglobin Answer: Thalassemia
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Deficiency of Vitamin B=12 can lead to what type of anemia? Answer: Pernicious anemia
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The pathophysiology of which disease involves the inflammation of the trachea and bronchi often associated Answer: Bronchitis
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What refers to the inflammation of the lungs triggered by infection or injury? Answer: Pneumonia
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Which two diseases could result in obstructive pulmonary disease (OPD)- Answer: Emphysema and chronic bronchitis
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Which conditions describe acute inflammatory of the bronchioles usually resulting from viral infection such as respiratory syncytial virus Answer: bronchiolitis
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Which one of the following are clinical manifestations of hyperparathy- roidism? Answer: Renal calculi and osteoporosis
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Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in clients with Cushing syndrome? Answer: Excessive production of glucocorticoids
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A nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses about the signs and symptoms of thyroid storm. Which findings will be included in the teach- ing? Answer: Fever, tachycardia and systolic hypertension
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What skin change is caused by the release of histamines? Answer: Erythema
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The nurse expects to assess for which symptoms in a client with atopic dermatitis? Answer: pruritus
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What is a goider? Answer: visible thyroid gland enlargement
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A client presents to the emergency department with a distended abdomen a yellowish tone to his skin and confusion. The nurse suspects which of the following is the cause of these symptoms? Answer: liver disease
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A client is admitted to the healthcare facility with a diagnosis of a bleeding gastric ulcer. The nurse expects this client stools to appear like which of the following? Answer: black and tarry
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Which of the following terms is used to describe the phenomenon where a portion of the bowel telescopes into another portion of the bowel? Answer: intussus- ception
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Which risk factor is not likely to cause cholelithiasis? Answer: High fiber diet
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Which disorder is characterized by swollen, painless lymph nodes most often in the neck and /or supraclavicular area? Answer: Lymphoma
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Which type of cancer reveals the presence of reed Stemberg cells? Answer:
Hodgkin's lymphoma
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clinical manifestations of interstitial cystitis Answer: Urinary frequency Suprapubic pain Dysuria
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Clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) include Answer: Uri- nary retention Overflow incontinence Erectile dysfunction
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Which of the following conditions can result in cardiac tamponade?
Answer: Large fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity causing compression of the heart
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Which of the following is an example of a non-modifiable risk factor for dyslipidemia? Answer: Diabetes mellitus
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A client arrives in the walk in clinic and has been identified to be at risk for hypertension. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for this individual? Answer: Frequent intake of high sodium meals
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A client is diagnosed with hypertension with no identifiable cause. This type of hypertension is known as which of the following? Answer: Primary hypertension
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Valve stenosis results in which of the following alterations in blood flow through the heart? Answer: Valve stenosis results in which of the following alterations in blood flow through the heart?
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A client is diagnosed with hypertension as a result of chronic renal failure and diabetes, the type of hypertension is likely to be?
Answer:
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The client with papillomavirus human is at risk of which type of cancer Answer:
Cervical cancer
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Which of the following is the most common cause of acute bacterial prostatitis Answer: Escherichia coli
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Which of the following is not a function of the human kidney Answer: Production of albumin
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Which component is most often associated with the formation of renal calculi? Answer: Calcium
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A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following would the nurse be expected to observe in this individual
Answer: Fatigue
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A nurse is reviewing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA).Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding (OA) and (RA) Answer: The disease pattern of RA is unilateral and affects a single joint whereas OA is bilateral symmetric and in multiple joints
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Which conditions refer to death of bone tissue due to a loss of blood supply to that tissue? Answer: Osteonecrosis
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Which are the initial clinical manifestations noted immediately after a spinal cord injury Answer: Loss of deep tendon reflexes and flaccid paralysis
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Upon delivery an infant presents with a bulging fluid filled sac located at the base of the spine. Based on the appearance the nurse suspects which of the following conditions Answer: Spina bifida
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Which is the most sensitive indicator of altered brain function
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Nuchal rigidity headache and photopia are symptoms of which of the following Answer: Meningitis
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Which of the following statements are true regarding syphilis (Select all that apply) Answer: In severe cases it can cause problems with the cardiovascular system and aortic necrosis It can cause damage to the central nervous system and can cause blindness and mental deterioration It is caused by Treponema pallidum
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Which of the following are clinical manifestations of pernicious anemia (Select all that apply) Answer: Anorexia Paresthesia of hands/feet Stomatitis
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Which of the following statements are true about benign tumors? Answer: Benign tumors are more likely to resemble the tissue type of origin compared to malignant tumors
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The steps of Carcinogenesis include which of the following?
Answer: initiation, promotion and progression
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Which of the following is an early common symptom of cancer? Answer: fatigue
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Which is a clinical manifestation of myocarditis? Answer: Dyspnea
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Which of the following is one of the earliest signs of decreased cardiac output? Answer: Oliguria
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A client with heart failure is experiencing the backup of blood into the pulmonary circulation. What classification most accurately identifies this type of heart failure? Answer: Left-sided heart failure
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Which of the following describes a clinical manifestation of pericarditis?- Answer:
Answer: Hypocalcemia
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Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of post streptococcal Answer:
Dark urine
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In addition to pain, signs and symptoms of ureteral stones may frequently include which of the following? Answer: Hematuria
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Incontinence manifested with exertion such as by lifting heavy objects or by coughing or sneezing is known as which of the following? Answer: Stress incontinence
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A nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a client who reports having frequent episodes of hematuria with the absence of pain. The nurse suspects the patient may have which of the following conditions? Answer: blood cancer
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What are the significant signs of nephritic syndrome? Answer: Gross hematuria and urinary casts
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Which of the following is the most frequent initial symptom of blood cancer? Answer: Painless hematuria
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Which of the following are clinical manifestations of chronic kidney dis- ease Answer: Electrolyte imbalance
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Which of the following describes a non-infectious chronic bladder condi- tion that causes pain and pressure Answer: Interstitial cystitis
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Which of the following are signs of the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury Answer: Fluid volume excess Azotemia Electrolyte disturbances
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