NURS 231 2024 Pathophysiology Final Exam Portage Learning Correct Q & A Taking your child to the pediatrician for their annual well checkup and keeping up with
the recommended cavitation schedule would be an example of:
Primary prevention Secondary Prevention Tertiary Prevention - ANSWER>> Primary Prevention T/F: Peristaltic movements occur in two directions - ANSWER>> False, one direction You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Susan, a 48-year-old female. Her hemoglobin levels are 7 g/dl. Would that be considered a normal or abnormal value - ANSWER>> Abnormal You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Jane, a 37-year-old female. Her hemoglobin levels are 13 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? - ANSWER>> Normal which of the following is synthesized in the kidney and regulates the differentiation of red blood cells within bone marrow? - ANSWER>> Erythropoietin T/F: A benign neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of growth. - ANSWER>> False, Malignant neoplasm You are talking to your patient who has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis.They mention that they joined a silver sneakers program at their local gym because they read that weight bearing exercise promotes bone density. What word of caution would you give them as they participate in this program? - ANSWER>> I would tell them to be 1 / 2
extra cautious not to fall which can lead to a fracture. If a fracture were to occur, surgery may be required You are working in the Emergency Department, and a 17-year-old male who is 6'2" is brought in via ambulance with complaints of chest pain on the left side and difficulty breathing. His parents report that he was playing basketball in their driveway and suddenly collapsed with complaints of the above symptoms. You order a CT scan of his chest and determine that he has experienced a spontaneous pneumothorax in his left lung. Describe the treatment required for this condition. - ANSWER>> the air must be removed by needle aspiration or closed drainage which may include suction T/F: The innate immune response takes time to acquire and is developed over multiple exposures to foreign organisms - ANSWER>> false, it responds rapidly What type of signaling occurs when a cell releases a chemical into the extracellular fluid that affects its own activity? - ANSWER>> Autocrine Which of the following would you expect to find if someone has Addison's Disease?Select all that apply. - ANSWER>> Decreased cortisol levels, Hyperpigmentation of the skin Your friend is suffering from adjustment insomnia. She just started a new job and is anxious about her new responsibilities. What are TWO behavior modifications she can make to prevent sleep disturbances? - ANSWER>> educate her with good sleeping habits, going to sleep at the same time every night and creating a comfortable sleeping environment You are seeing Lynn, a 40-year-old female in your office whose chief complaint is severe pain in the DIP joints of both of her hands. She is a medical transcriptionist and types all day long. She reports that her pain gets worse as the day goes on. Would you suspect that Lynn has OA or RA? List TWO pieces of evidence that support your diagnosis. - ANSWER>> Lynn has OA because the DIP joints are usually affected in OA and rarely affected in RA. Also the onset for OA is usually between 30 and 60 while the onset for RA is usually younger
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