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?