MN 551 Unit 5 Patho Quiz
Which of the following individuals would be considered to be at risk for the development of edema?Correct answer - An 81-year-old man with right-sided heart failure and hypothyroidism At which of the following locations in the nephron would a nurse practitioner first expect blood to be largely free of plasma proteins?Correct answer - Bowman Space A 55-year-old man has made an appointment to see his nurse practitioner because he has been awakening three to four times nightly to void and often has a sudden need to void with little warning during the day. What is the man's most likely diagnosis and possible underlying pathophysiologic problem?Correct answer - Overactive bladder that may result from both neurogenic and myogenic sources Which of the following patients would be considered to have a significant risk of developing the prerenal form of acute renal failure?Correct answer - A 22-year-old male who has lost a large amount of blood following a workplace injury A 77-year-old female with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is experiencing impaired gas exchange and CO2 retention, despite a rapid respiratory rate. Which of the following phenomena would her care team most realistically anticipate?Correct answer - Her kidneys will adapt with an increase in plasma HCO3- and her pH will decrease.A 34-year-old male patient has diagnoses of liver failure, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy secondary to alcohol abuse. The patient's family is questioning the care team about why his abdomen is so large even though he is undernourished and emaciated. Which of the following statements most accurately underlies the explanation that a member of the care team would provide to the family?Correct answer - The normally small transcellular fluid compartment, or third space, is becoming enlarged.Which of the following data would a clinician consider to be most indicative of acute renal failure?Correct answer - Increased nitrogenous waste levels, decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) A 51-year-old woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) five months prior is distressed that she has had several recent episodes of urinary incontinence. She has asked her nurse practitioner why this is the case. Which of the following statements best captures the facts that would underlie the nurse's response to the patient?Correct answer - She may be unable to sense her bladder filling as a result of her MS.
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