patho final stu doc

Cards (100)

  • Which of the following describes passive immunity?
    transfer of antibodies from mother to baby
  • What is the phase of acute kidney injury that results in a decrease in urine output?
    Oliguric phase
  • Which of the following is found in clients with Parkinson’s disease?
    decreased levels of dopamine in the brain
  • A client presents with a lateral curvature of the spine as shown in the image below. The nurse knows this is classified as which of the following conditions?
    Scoliosis
  • which of the following is a clinical manifesation of septic shock
    decreased capillary permeability
  • what is a distinguishing feature of hodgkin disease?
    reed Sternberg cells
  • the main functional process of the endocrine system relies on which of the following
    hormones
  • Which of the following hormones plays a role in decreasing blood glucose by facilitating glucose uptake into the cells?
    insulin
  • Which of the following are risk factors for hypertension (HTN)?
    tobacco use
  • Which of the following imbalances is found in clients with syndrome of inappropriate hormone (SIADH) 
    increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
  • A client has acute respiratory failure (ARF), Which of the following would the student nurse expect to find? 
    hypoxemia and hypercapnia
  • Classify the following arterial blood gas results: pH = 7.30. PaCO2= 55 mm Hg,, HCO3=24 mEq/L
    respiratory acidosis
  • What is the function of the ribosomes within cells?
    production of proteins
  • Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of exercise-induced asthma?
    Bronchospasm after exercise 
  • Which of the following can lead to impaired neurological function in clients with increased intracranial pressure? Select all that appl.
    -decreased perfusion of the brain tissue
    -inflammation of the brain tissues
    -compression of the brain
  • Which of the following hormones do the kidneys secrete to increase red blood cell production?
    Erythropoietin
  • Which of the following factors is not modifiable for clients with hypertension?
    increasing age
  • Which of the following is associated with clients who have cystic fibrosis?
    excessive mucous secretion
  • Which of the following describes the etiology of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
    lack of blood flow to part of the brain
  • What is the best way to prevent spinal cord injuries?
    stabilization to prevent further trauma to the spinal cord 
  • Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) often causes which of the following?
    peptic ulcer disease
  • Which of the following describes inflammation of the bladder lining?
    Cystitis
  • Which of following causes hepatic encephalopathy
    increased ammonia levels in blood stream
  • Which of the following is a cause of cardiogenic shock?
    myocardial infarction
  • Which of the following leads to the appearance of a barrel chest in clients with emphysema?
    air trapping in the alveoli
  • A client is bleeding, platelets within the bloodstream begin aggregating to prevent further blood loss. This is one of the first steps of which of the following processes?
    Hemostasis
  • Which of the following is a complication of compartment syndrome?
    pain and tissue damage
  • Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
    tachycardia
  • Which of the following is often the cause of a pulmonary embolism (PE)?
    a venous blood clot from the lower extremity
  • a client diagnosed with heart failure displays bilateral pitting edema of the lower extremities. which of the following terms is used to describe this finding?
    sign
  • What happens to a client with polycythemia? 
    Increased red blood cells being produced 
  • Which of the following properties are found in clients with metastatic cancer?
    Cells that invade local tissue and overrun neighboring cells
  • which of the following describes the damage to the brain that results in cerebral palsy?
    Irreversible and occurs before, during or after birth or infancy 
  • Disturbances in which of the following would cause a client to experience gout?
    uric acid metabolism
  • Which of the following hormones helps to raise the blood sugar level to help maintain homeostasis?
    glucagon
  • what physiological reaction happens to the body with the fight or flight response?
    increased heart rate
  • What is a reperfusion injury?
    secondary injury to the brain after reestablishing blood flow
  • Which of the following can occur with clients who have hyponatremia?
    potentially fatal swelling in the brain
  • Which disorder is related to breaking down fats for energy in clients with type 1 diabetes?
    Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Dysfunction of which organ is associated with the development of esophageal varices?
    Liver