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1. Which of the following would be a sign of right-sided Heart Failure?
- Increased Urination
- Peripheral Edema
- Pulmonary Edema
- Immunosuppression: Peripheral Edema 2. Which of the following are clinical manifestations of left-sided heart failure? (Select all that apply)
- Jugular Vein Distention
- Cough with Frothy Sputum
- Crackles Auscultated in Lungs
- Dyspnea: - Cough with Frothy Sputum
- Crackles auscultated in lungs
- Dyspnea 3. Which medications would be used to treat a patient with heart failure?
- Antibiotics and Steroids
- Vitamin D and Calcium
- Calcium Channel Blockers and Zafron
- ACE Inhibitors and Beta-Blockers: ACE inhibitors and Beta-Blockers 4. Which of the following is often the cause of pulmonary embolism?
- An autoimmune disorder
- A venous blood clot from lower extremity
- An increase in intracranial pressure
- Hypotension: - A venous blood clot from lower extremity 5. Virchow's Triad contributes to pulmonary embolism formation. Virchow's Triad factors include all of the following except:
- Venous Blood Stasis
- Damage to the venous wall
- Venous blood hypermobility
- Increased blood coagulability: Venous blood hypermobility 6. How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris?
- Can only be diagnosed by changes in cardiac biomarkers
- manifests in ECG changes only
- Is not relieved by periods of rest
- Not as serious as stable angina: Not relieved by periods of rest 7. Which of the following organs are primarily affected by poorly managed hypertension?
- Bladder and Urethra
- Brain and Skin
- Heart and Kidneys
- Stomach and Intestines: Heart and Kidneys 8. Management of hypertension involves multiple approaches including which of the following?
- Dietary Modifications
- Engaging in regular exercise routines
- Prescribing diuretics and/or anti-hypertensives
- All of the above: All of the above 9. When arterial blood pressure declines, the cells of the
kidneys secrete a hormone called to increase blood pressure and peripheral resistance.
- Renin
- Antidiuretic Hormone
- Atrial Natriuretic
- Erythropoietin: Renin 10. Which of the following are examples of complications of shock? (Select all that apply)
- Multiple Organ Dysfunction
- Acute Renal Failure
- Clotting and Bleeding Disorders
- Increased Cardiac Output: - Multiple Organ Dysfunction
- Acute renal failure
- Clotting and Bleeding disorders 11. What pathophysiological responses would you expect to find in a client who has anaphylactic shock?
- Bronchodilation, Peripheral constriction, Decreased capillary permeability
- Asthma, Deep vein thrombosis, hepatic encephalopathy
- Bronchoconstriction, peripheral dilation, increased capillary permeability
- Left-sided heart failure, pulmonary embolism, UTI: Bronchoconstriction, Pe- ripheral Dilation, Increased Capillary Permeability 12. What is the cause of Cardiogenic Shock?
- Severe Ventricular Dysfunction
- Acute Blood Loss
- Severe Atrial Dysfunction
- Suppression of the Sympathetic Nervous System: Severe ventricular dysfunc- tion 13. What is occurring in the body of clients with hypovolemic shock?
- Inadequate stomach acid
- Insufficient circulating blood volume
- Insect bite or snake bites
- Not taking enough diuretics: Insufficient circulating blood volume 14. Obstructive shock is due to a mechanical obstruction impeding blood flow. Cause of obstructive shock include all of the following except?
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Tension Pneumothorax: Spinal Cord Injury 15. Presentation of shock includes all of the following clinical findings except:
- Altered level of consciousness
- Hypotension
- Mental Clarity
- Tachycardia: Mental Clarity 16. Septic shock is a common cause of death in the ICU. What causes sepsis?
- An overwhelming allergic reaction
- Severe inflammatory response to pathogens
- Unknown causes resulting in Hypertension
- Poor nursing and health care provider interventions: Severe
inflammatory response to a pathogen
17. Which of the following is a type of septic shock?
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Distributive Shock
- Obstructive Shock
- Hypovolemic Shock: Distributive Shock 18. A disease where the client often has shortened (genetic mutation) dys- trophin strand resulting in small tears in the muscles as they are used resulted in muscle degeneration is called what?
- Gower's Disease
- Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Fibromyalgia: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 19.Homeostasis: The maintenance of a constant, internal state. 20.Allostasis: The process where the body response to stressors in or to maintain homeostasis 21.Allostatic Overload: When chronic exposure exceeds the body's ability to cope 22.Hypokalemia is: Potassium less than 3.5 mEq/L 23.Hyperkalemia is: Potassium greater than 5.5 mEq/L 24.Hypovolemia is: A decrease in blood volume throughout the body 25.Hydrostatic Pressure: The pressure within a blood vessel that tends to push the water out of the vessel 26.Mitochondria: The organelle where most of the body's ATP (Energy) is made.
27.Innate Immunity: The immunity that is present before exposure and effective from birth 28.Antibody: a substance produced by the body that destroys or inactivates an antigen that has entered the body 29.Cytotoxic T Cells: A type of lymphocyte that kills infected body cells and cancer cells 30.Histamine: A chemical mediator stored in mast cells that triggers inflammatory processes and causes itching 31.Interstitial Fluid: "Liquid between the cells and the body" Fluid from the spaces around cells. It comes from substances that leak out of blood capillaries 32.Pathogen: A disease-causing agent 33.Carcinoma: Cancer that arose in the epithelial tissue of the skin or the lining of the internal organs 34.Leukemia: Cancer of white blood cells 35.Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy: Often an X-linked recessive disease seen more often in males 36.A condition that causes a "Bamboo-spine" appearance that is in an in- flammatory disease causing vertebrae to fuse is called what?: Ankylosing Spondylitis 37.Cellulitis: Infection of the skin and soft tissues underneath 38.Melanoma: The most serious form of skin cancer. A tumor of melanin-forming cells 39.Actinic Keratosis: precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight
40.Erythema: Redness of the skin (Superficial) 41.Bullae: Fluid-filled blisters 42.Osteoarthritis: progressive, degenerative joint disease with loss of articular cartilage and hypertrophy of bone at articular surfaces. Sometimes from wear and tear 43.What is fibromyalgia?: Chronic disease characterized by non- restorative sleep and muscle aches and stiffness in all four quadrants of the body 44.Cardinal signs of inflammation: Redness, Swelling, Heat, Pain, Pallor 45.What is true of Psoriasis: Excessive Keratinocytes, Immune dysregulation, and Inflammation are part of the process 46.On a complete blood count (CBC) with differential, a client with allergies will have high levels of which of the following?: Basal Cells and Mast Cells 47.What electrolyte imbalance would the nurse with a client who has muscle tetany, positive trousseau and Chvostek's sign's?: Hypocalcemia, Low levels of calcium may affect the excitability of the nerve and muscle cells, causing cramps and abnormal muscle movements. 48.What is the best way to prevent transmission of infections agents?: Wash Hands 49.Which of the following describes Homeostasis?: A state of equilibrium or balance within the organism to maintain usual function 50.What happens to a client with muscular dystrophy?: Progressive loss of muscle tissues 51.The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) causes the release of
many hormones. Including angiotensin 1, 2, and aldosterone.: Vasoconstriction and Increased Blood Pressure 52.Which of the following occurs with the distribution of water between interstitial and intracellular compartments?: Osmosis 53.What causes osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease?: The progres- sive loss of joint function to "wear and tear"
54. How does rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune condition manifest?: - Chronic inflammation in affected joints 55.What is one of the properties of cancer cells?: The ability to invade local tissues and overrun neighboring cells 56.A client presents to the emergency department after sustaining burn in- juries to her hands and forearms. Her skin appears red, swollen. What type of burn would this be classified as?: First degree burn 57.Which of the following symptoms describe complications of compartment syndrome?: Pain and tissue damage 58.What is a protective mechanism that protects the body when injured. What are the cardinal signs?: Loss of function, swelling, heat, redness, and pain. 59.What are the five P's of compartment syndrome?: Paresthesia, Pallor, Pain, Paralysis, and Pulselessness 60.Which of the following causes edema?: Increased capillary hydrostatic pres- sure 61.Osteosarcoma is one of the cancers of the bone. Which of the following describes osteosarcoma tumor?: Extremely Malignant 62. Clinical manifestations of fluid excess include which of the following?: -
Bounding pulses and crackles in the lungs
63. Intracellular fluid contains higher concentration of which of the following?- : Potassium 64.What is the function of Mitochondria within the cells?: Produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy 65.The nurse observes redness and feels warmth in an area of cellulitis, what is the direct cause of these clinical manifestations?: Increased blood flow to the area 66.A client presents with a single fracture straight across the bone without a break in alignment.: Simple transverse fracture 67.Which of the following is true about hyponatremia?: Potentially fatal due to swelling in the brain 68.which of the following causes gout?: Excessive uric acid metabolism 69.Which of the following is an example of type ll hypersensitivity?: Hemolytic disease of the newborn (Erythroblastosis Fetallis) - IgG or IgM 70.Type 1 hypersensitivity: Anaphylaxis, IgE mediated 71.Type 3 hypersensitivity: Rheumatoid arthritis, Immune-complex induced glomerulonephritis--Immune-Complex Mediated, formation of antigen-antibody complexes. Can cause systemic or localized reactions. I.e. farmer's lung, librarian's lung, rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (wolf face).
- IgG, IgM 72.Type 4 hypersensitivity: contact dermatitis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, T-Cells
73.What are the steps of carcinogenesis?: initiation, promotion, progression 74.Why is fibromyalgia frequently a misunderstood disorder?: The client has pain but no specific diagnotics 75.Which of the following causes itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists?: Scabies 76.What are matured monocytes that migrate from the blood into tissues and engulf foreign substances called?: Macrophages 77.What happens when cells metastasize?: Cancer cells migrate to distant sites 78.Fluid excretion occurs by which of the following?: Urination and Sweating
79. Which immunoglobin (Ig) mediates the Type 1 Hypersensitivity reactions?- : IgE 80.A client has a potassium of 1.9 mEq/L. Which of the following is a potential complication of this electrolyte imbalance?: Cardiac Arrhythmias 81.Which of the following would a client experience during the alarm phase of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): Resolution of fight-or-flight manifestations 82.The nurse needs to explain to a colleague what defines active immunity. What would the nurse state about active immunity?: Active immunity comes either from an active infection or through immunizations 83.Which of the following topics are components of pathophysiology?:
Etiol- ogy, Pathogenesis, Treatment Implications, Clinical manifestation 84.The bones serve as a reservoir for which ion/electrolyte?: Calcium 85.Fluid volume deficits may result from which of the following?: Vomiting and Diarrhea 86.A client diagnosed with heart failure reports to the healthcare provider a feeling of dizziness upon standing.: A symptom 87.What is associated with psoriatic arthritis?: Psoriasis 88.what causes osteoporosis?: An imbalance of bone resorption and bone for- mation 89.what chemical does the body release during a stress response?: Epineph- rine 90.fight or flight response is manifested by which of the following?: Dilated pupils, increased heart rate, Increase heart pressure 91.Which of the following effects does histamine, an inflammatory mediator, have on the body?: Causes the blood vessels to dilate 92.what is a complication of a bone fracture that causes decreased blood flow and is painful?: Compartment syndrome 93.Shingles is a disorder of herpes zoster and has which of the following clinical manifestations?: Eruption of vesicles along sensory neuron dermatomes 94.what typically causes contact dermatitis?: contact with a skin allergen 95.What is cachexia?: Overall weightloss and weakness 96.extracellular fluid contains higher concentrations of what?: Sodium and Chloride 97.which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?: Thirst
98.Which of the following is a simple lab test that can measure inflammation in a client?: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ETR) 99.Which of the following explains why women are at an increased risk for UTI?: in women, the opening of the urethra is in close proximity to the anus
- What is the main cause of chronic pancreatitis occurrences?: Alcoholism
- Pyelonephritis is the infection of which of the following areas?: Kidney
- Which of the following describes hematuria?: Blood in the Urine
- Which of the following "Polys" occurs with type 1 diabetes?: Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia
- The client has gallstones obstructing the bile duct. What symptoms would the nurse to expect to see in this client?: Severe right upper quadrant pain 105.What is the difference between diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2?: Type 1 is due to lack of insulin production; type 2 is due to lack of a pancreas
- What is one of the causes of pyelonephritis?: Ascending urinary tract infection
- The client can expect which of the following concerns when infected with Herpes Simplex Virus?: A recurrence of symptoms periodically
- Which condition is the result of endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus?: Endometriosis
- Which of the following is a condition of the newborn eyes caused by the transmission of Chlamydia?: Ophthalmia Neonatorum
- What are the two main conditions responsible for chronic kidney dis- ease?: Hypertension and Diabetes
- Which of the following can lead to an intrarenal kidney injury?: Clot in the renal artery
- What causes a rigid abdomen in Peritonitis?: Inflammation and Abdominal muscle spasm
- Which of the following electrolyte disorders is associated with Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?: Hyponatremia
- Which of the following causes obstructions in the renal system?: Pre- sense of a tumor and enlarged prostate
- A client presents to the emergency department with lower right abdomi- nal pain, fever, nausea, and occasional diarrhea. After palpating the abdomen, the client displays rebound tenderness. What would the nurse anticipate the client is experiencing?: Appendicitis 116. Which of the following injury is associated with prerenal kidney injury?- : An episode of decreased blood flow to the kidneys. hemorrhage
- What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?: Cold intolerance, constipation, weight gain, Bradycardia
- Which of the following may a client be at risk for it they have the human papillary virus? (HPV): Cervical Cancer
- Which electrolyte can cause fatal cardiac dysrhythmias for clients with chronic kidney disease?: Potassium
- A nurse is teaching a client about syphilis. Which information should the nurse include?: Syphilis can be fatal in the tertiary stage or the disease
- How many stages of syphilis are there?: 4 stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary (also known as neurosyphilis)
- Primary syphilis is the first stage of the disease. It causes one or more small, painless sores in or around the genitals, anus, or mouth.
- What is the order of the flow of filtrate through the kidneys?: The correct order for filtrate flow through a nephron is Glomerular capsule (Bowman's Capsule) , Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) , loop of Henle, DCT, collecting duct.
- When a client has abnormal functioning of the parathyroid glands, this can result in imbalances of which of the following electrolyte?: Calcium
- Which of the following organism is most often associated with pelvic inflammatory disease?: Chlamydia and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
- What is most likely to cause a hiatal Hernia?: Increased intra- abdominal pressure
- Which of the following is a sign that a client is in oliguric phase of acute renal failure (ARL)?: Decreased urine output
- What causes diabetes insipidus?: Insufficient Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) production
- What are the main characteristics of Cushing Syndrome?: Excessive Cor- tisol Production, fluid retention, and moon-face
appearance
- Which of the following is a problem related to benign prostatic hypertro- phy? (BPH): Inability to pass urine effectively
- Which of the following conditions would be expected with a client who has elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level with a decrease T3/T4 level?: Hypothyroidism 131. Which of the following may result in a mechanical bowel obstruction?: - Intussusception: A condition in which part of the intestine telescopes into itself.
- Which symptom would a client with chronic gastritis likely exhibit?: Hy- perchlorhydria and ulcers
- Dysphagia: condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
- chronic gastritis symptoms: burning or gnawing epigastric pain, nausea, weight loss, anorexia, and hematemesis
- Which of the following is an example of general cause of UTI?: E. Coli - Escherichia Coli
- Which of the following is an example of postrenal kidney injury?: An obstruction in the ureter 137. Which of the following may occur if gastroenteritis is left untreated?: - Electrolyte Imbalance and Dehydration
- Which of the following is a serious potential complication of gastroe- sophageal reflux disorder (GERD)?: Esophageal Cancer
- What of the following may occur with exposure to antibiotics?:
Diarrhea
- What type of incontinence is caused by an increase in intraabdominal pressure due to activities such as coughing or sneezing?: Stress 141. Which of the following does helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) often cause: - Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Which disorder is related to breaking down fats for energy in clients with type 1 diabetes?: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) 143. Which of the following is a classic manifestation of glomerulonephritis?- : Proteinuria
- What is most likely the cause of polyuria in renal insufficiency?: Loss of tubule function
- Which of the following are inflammatory bowel disorders?: Ulcerative Col- itis and Crohns Disease
- Which of the following is the name of a medical emergency associated with hyperthyroidism, in which the client experiences fever, decreased levels of consciousness, and abdominal pain?: Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)
- Which condition is typically caused by genetic mutation?: Polycystic kid- ney disease
- What is the main purpose of dialysis for a client with kidney diease: Re- moves excess fluid and waste.
- Which condition leads to an excessive amount of growth hormone
(GH) being released by the pituitary gland in adulthood after epiphyseal plates of the long bones have fused.: Acromegaly
- Gigantism: abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone before puberty - childhood
- The neurologic system needs two main components to function:: Oxygen & Glucose
- What is the difference between a primary head injury and a secondary injury?: Primary is main injury and secondary is due to inflammation
- Why is intracranial pressure (ICP) measured?: Indicates pressure levels inside the cranium
- Deadly complication from ICP: the client can have a brain herniation
- An epidural hematoma is dangerous due to which below: An epidural hematoma is due to arterial bleeding
- A spinal cord injury can result in paralysis: TRUE
- How is a spinal cord injury diagnosed?: Diagnosis by imaging studies
- What is a primary risk factor for Transient Ischemic Attack? (Temp. block- age of blood flow to the brain) Mini-stroke: A TIA is due to artherosclerosis: buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls.
- What is the most important diagnostic for a stroke (CVA)?: Cranial CT
- A hemorrhagic stroke is due to which cause?: Client has a
bleeding vessel in the brain
- Where is the most common location of cerebral aneurysms?: In the Circle of Willis: acts to provide collateral blood flow between the anterior and posterior circulations of the brain, protecting against ischemia in the event of vessel disease or damage in one or more areas
- Serious complication of Epilepsy: Status Epilepticus: A seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes, or having more than 1 seizure within a 5 minutes period, without returning to a normal level of consciousness between episodes 163. What is the difference between a focal seizure and generalized seizure?- : Generalized is due to whole seizure activity
- Identify the AS of Alzheimer Disease: Anomia(Aphasia), Agnosia, Amnesia, Apraxia
- Treatment of Alzheimers are medications to maximize functioning: True
- Brain tumor complications can result in death due to which: Increased ICP
- Multiple Sclerosis is characterized by which?: Demyelination of Neurons
- Destruction of which brain structure results in manifestations of Parkin- son's Disease: Substantia Nigra: is a basal ganglia structure located in the midbrain that plays an important role in reward and movement.
- Parkinson's Disease manifestations are due to?: Under
production of Dopamine
- Myasthenia Gravis is due to which cause?: Autoimmune IgG autoantibodies
- Determine the minute volume: Tidal Volume = 400ml ; Resp. Rate = 12 bpm: 4800 ml/min
- Lung compliance is which below: Compliance is the 'stretch' and recovery of the lungs
- What is the role of the lungs in pH balance: The lungs manage CO balance
- Nosocomial Pneumonia results in which type of pneumonia?: Hospital acquired Pneumonia 175. Compliance with TB medication is important due to which complication?- : Development of drug-resistant forms
- What are the problems when a client has a asthma attack?: Airway swelling and Mucus
- What is a life threatening condition related to an asthma attack?: Status Asthmaticus: respiratory failure that comes with the worst form of acute severe asthma, or an asthma attack
- What is Cor Pulmonale?: Pulmonary related right-sided heart failure
- Which condition is called 'pink puffer': Emphysema: lung condition that causes shortness of breath; the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged
- Atelectasis is referred to as which complication?: Collapsed Alveoli
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is due to another serious condition: TRUE
- What is the hallmark of ARDS?: Refractory Hypoxemia 183. What is the classic defining characteristic of Hodgkin's Lymphoma?: - Reed-Sternberg cells tic
- Which leukemia is characterized by philadelphia chromosome?: Chronic Myeloid
- Which body organ system sends a message to the bone marrow to make red blood cells?: The kidneys
- Pernicious Anemia is treated with B12 Supplements: True
- Aplastic Anemia is characterized by which below?: No red blood cells, No platelets
- What Is the hallmark feature of hemophilia A?: Hemarthrosis: condition of articular bleeding, that is into the joint cavity. This can occur after an injury or, more commonly, in bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.
- Which below is not a valve of the heart?: Pyloric
- Cardiac Tamponade is life-threatening because of which below?: Excess Pressure on the heart impeding pumping 191. Common bacteria associated with infective endocarditis are which?:
Staphylococcus; Streptococcus
- Primary cause of left-sided heart failure is which?: Left-sided Myocardial Infarction
- Cholesterol comes from animal fats: TRUE
- Which is amodifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?: Exercise Levels
- Which term below indicates backflow of blood due to a heart valve that doesn't close properly: Regurgitation
- In the presense of left-sided heart failure, congestion from backed up blood is where?: The lungs: Accumulation of blood coming into the right side of the heart causes congestion and fluid accumulation in other parts of the body, such as the legs and the liver.
- Virchow's Triad is indicative of which complication: Development of throm- bi
- Shock is characterized by: Inadequate Oxygen Delivery to Tissues
- Management of any type of shock is dependent on which?: Treating the underlying cause
- Which type of shock does not respond well to the administration of fluid?: Cardiogenic
- What are the three phases of acute kidney injury?: Prodromal, Oliguric, Postoliguric
- Increased plasma albumin causes ascites: False: A normal albumin range is 3.4 to 5.4 g/dL. If you have a lower albumin level, you may have malnutrition. It can also mean that you have liver disease or an inflammatory disease. Higher albumin levels may be caused by acute infections, burns, and stress from surgery or a heart attack.
- Which of the following leads to the appearance of a barrel chest in clients with COPD: Air trapping in the Alveoli
- What would you expect to see in a client with COPD: Dyspnea on Exertion
- It is typical to see constipation, weight gain, and fatigue in a patient with hypothyroidism: True
- hyperthroidism: Hyperthyroidism is the production of too much thyroxine hor- mone. It can increase metabolism. Symptoms include unexpected weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and irritability, Graves Disease
- What is compartment syndrome?: Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that involves increased pressure in a muscle compartment. It can lead to muscle and nerve damage and problems with blood flow.
- Rheumatoid arthritis and allergies can result from excessive immune responses: TRUE
- cause of contact dermatitis: Contact with skin allergen
- A patient with Cushing syndrome would MOST likely present with:: Hy- percortisolism: fatty hump between shoulders, rounded face, pink or purple stretch marks.
- Hypocortisolism: Specifically, the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of the hormone cortisol and sometimes aldosterone: fatigue, nausea, darkening of the skin, and dizziness upon standing.
- Imbalance of with diabetes insipidus: ADH
- The liver is associated with development of esophageal varices: True
- Energy used to maintain biologic functions in an undiagnosed type 1 diabetic involved which of the following?: Fat tissue
- Vaccines are classified as primary prevention: True
- What happens in clients with exercised induced asthma?: Bronchospasm after exercise
- What would you expect to see in a patient with gout: Change in uric acid levels
- H. Pylori often causes: Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Untreated chronic bronchitis causes hepatic encephalopathy: FALSE: Pneumonia
- HPV can lead to which type of cancer?: Cervical Cancer
- Hyponatremia (sodium) can lead to:: Potentially fatal swelling of the brain 222. Which of the following is NOT attributed to impaired neuro function with increased intracranial pressure?
- Inflammation of the brain tissues
- The inability of the cranium to expand in adults
- The ability of the tissues to autoregulate the pressure: - The ability of the tissues to autoregulate the pressure
- Which of the following are inital symptoms of malignancies of blood-form- ing tissues and lymphatic structures?: Non-specific or no symptoms 224. What causes secondary brain injury after head trauma?
- Brain injury resulting from the body's response to tissue damage
- Brain injury resulting from the initial trauma
- Injury as a result of medical therapy
- Focal areas of bleeding: Brain injury resulting from the body's response to tissue damage 225. Which of the following would you expect to see in a client experiencing hypoventilation?
- Increased oxygenation in the alveoli
- Increased carbon dioxide in the alveoli
- decreased hemoglobin in the alveoli
- decreased carbon dioxide in the alveoli: Increased carbon dioxide in the alveoli
- The kidneys have a role with RBC synthesis. Which of the following hormones do the kidneys secrete?: Erythropoietin