HESI RN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
PRACTICE TEST V2 ( UPDATED ) |
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND COMPREHENSIVE
RATIONALES | GRADED A+
Question 1: when maintained well, maintains skin and
mucous membranes and is also essential in reducing host susceptibility
CORRECT ANSWER : nutrition
Question 2: pts with advanced cancer are often ____
CORRECT ANSWER : malnourished
Question 3: involves the administration of a nutrient mixture
directly into a peripheral vein
CORRECT ANSWER : total parenteral nutrition
Question 4: asymptomatic disease with mild discomfort,
diarrhea, or constipation and flatulence which can be excused for other reasons
CORRECT ANSWER : diverticulosis
Question 5: during acute episodes, food intake should be
reduced along with antimicrobial drugs taken as needed; treated by increasing the bulk in the diet, omitting foods such as seeds or popcorn, and encouraging regular bowel movements without constipation
CORRECT ANSWER : diverticulosis
Question 6: includes the pituitary gland, the two adrenal
glands, the thyroid gland, the four parathyroid glands, the endocrine portion of the pancreas, the gonads, the pineal gland, and the thymus
CORRECT ANSWER : endocrine glands
Question 7: secrete hormones directly into the blood, in
contrast to exocrine glands that secrete into a duct
CORRECT ANSWER : endocrine glands
Question 8: chemical messengers that affect blood glucose
levels, including insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol, and growth hormone
CORRECT ANSWER : hormones
Question 9: develops more frequently in patients with Type 2
diabetes; often the patient is an older person with an infection or one who has overindulged in carbs, thereby using more insulin than anticipated
CORRECT ANSWER : HHNC
Question 10: condition may be difficult to diagnose initially;
severe cellular dehydration results in neurologic deficits, muscle weakness, difficulties with speech, and abnormal reflexes
CORRECT ANSWER : HHNC
Question 11: hyperglycemia and dehydration develop because
of the relative insulin deficit, but sufficient insulin is available to prevent ketoacidosis
CORRECT ANSWER : HHNC
Question 12: #1 nursing intervention with a patient who has
HHNC is:
CORRECT ANSWER : maintain a patent airway!
Question 13: low __ ___ is a risk factor for osteoporosis
CORRECT ANSWER : bone mass
Question 14: have higher risk for osteoporosis
CORRECT ANSWER : women
Question 15: 2 most critical stages of life in which
osteoporosis can develop
CORRECT ANSWER : children and elderly
Question 16: osteoporosis is common in older individuals,
especially ____ women with ___ deficiency