NURS 6501 / NURS6501, Advanced Pathophysiology Quizzes | 150 Questions and 100% Correct Answers | LATEST 2020 / 2021

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NURS 6501 / NURS6501, Advanced Pathophysiology Quizzes | 150 Questions and 100% Correct Answers | LATEST 2020 / 2021 Week 5 Test Quiz • Question 1 1 out of 1 points An 8-week-old inf... ant presents to her primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram shows a large ventricular septal defect. If left untreated, what condition should the nurse discuss with the parents? Selected Answer: a. Pulmonary hypertension Correct Answer: a. Pulmonary hypertension • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). He is being treated for shock. His cardiopulmonary symptoms include low blood pressure, tachycardia, and tachypnea. His skin is pale and cool. The primary cause of his shock is most likely: Selected Answer: b. Decreased cardiac contractility Correct Answer: b. Decreased cardiac contractility • Question 3 0 out of 1 points A 15-year-old male who is allergic to peanuts eats a peanut butter cup. He then goes into anaphylactic shock. Which assessment findings will the nurse assess for? Selected Answer: d. Fever, hypotension, and erythematous rash Correct Answer: b. Bronchoconstriction, hives or edema, and hypotension • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A nurse is explaining the function of the heart. Which is a correct response by the nurse? A function of the pericardium is to: Selected Answer: a. Provide a barrier against extracardial infections. Correct Answer: a. Provide a barrier against extracardial infections. • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 3-year-old male is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Selected Answer: d. Inflammation of the small capillaries, arteries, and veins Correct Answer: d. Inflammation of the small capillaries, arteries, and veins • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 51-year-old male presents with recurrent chest pain on exertion. He is diagnosed with angina pectoris. When he asks what causes the pain, how should the nurse respond? The pain occurs when: Selected Answer: b. The myocardial oxygen supply has fallen below demand. Correct Answer: b. The myocardial oxygen supply has fallen below demand. • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 75-year-old obese female presents to her primary care provider reporting edema in the lower extremities. Physical exam reveals that she has varicose veins. Upon performing the history, which of the following is a possible cause for the varicose veins? Selected Answer: b. Long periods of standing Correct Answer: b. Long periods of standing • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider with fever, cardiac murmur, and petechial skin lesions. She is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. When the patient wants to know what caused the disease, what is the nurse’s best response? The most likely cause of the disease is: [Show More]

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