NURS 6501 WEEK 2 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS WITH PLEASANT ANSWERS

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• NURS 6501 WEEK 2 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS WITH PLEASANT ANSWERS • Question 1 1 out of 1 points When histamine is released in the body, which of the following responses would the nurse expect... ? • Question 2 1 out of 1 points When a patient asks the nurse what hypersensitivity is, how should the nurse respond? Hypersensitivity is best defined as: • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She has developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause muscle wasting? • Question 4 1 out of 1 points Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection? • Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand? • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil dilation, “goose bumps,” and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor? • Question 7 0 out of 1 points When the maternal immune system becomes sensitized against antigens expressed by the fetus, what type of immune reaction occurs? • Question 8 0 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male is having difficulty breathing and has been spitting blood. He reports that he began experiencing this reaction after cleaning his pigeons’ cages. Testing reveals he is suffering from allergic alveolitis. Which of the following is he experiencing? • Question 9 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from: • Question 10 1 out of 1 points Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include: • Question 11 1 out of 1 points Which of the following hormones activates adrenergic receptors? • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting wheezing and difficulty breathing. History reveals that both of the child’s parents suffer from allergies. Which of the following terms would be used to classify the child? • Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient? • Question 14 1 out of 1 points A 3-year-old is making play cakes in a sandbox and is eating the play cakes. The sand was also being used by cats as a litter box and was contaminated with toxoplasmosis. Which of the following would most likely also be present? • Question 15 1 out of 1 points During inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release plasma proteins, collectively known as: • Question 16 1 out of 1 points A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is: • Question 17 1 out of 1 points After teaching about stress, which information indicates a correct understanding of stress? • Question 18 1 out of 1 points A patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria. Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart? • Question 19 1 out of 1 points While planning care, a nurse recalls seasonal allergic rhinitis is expressed through: • Question 20 0 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into the category of type _____ hypersensitivity. • Question 21 1 out of 1 points A nurse recalls an example of an immune-complex-mediated disease is: • Question 22 1 out of 1 points A child fell off the swing and scraped the right knee. The injured area becomes painful. What else will the nurse observe upon assessment? • Question 23 1 out of 1 points A patient has a tissue growth that was diagnosed as cancer. Which of the following terms best describes this growth? • Question 24 1 out of 1 points Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk for basal cell carcinoma? • Question 25 1 out of 1 points A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and buttocks. This condition is an example of: • Question 26 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? • Question 27 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old female presents with vaginal itch and thin-walled pustular lesions. She is diagnosed with candidiasis. This condition is caused by a: • Question 28 1 out of 1 points A 46-year-old male presents with severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the right big toe. He was diagnosed with gouty arthritis. He is at risk for developing: • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture. She is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is: • Question 30 1 out of 1 points A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by radiologic exam. She is at high risk for: • Question 31 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female complains of fatigue, arthritis, rash, and changes in urine color. Laboratory testing reveals anemia, lymphopenia, and kidney inflammation. Assuming a diagnosis of SLE, which of the following is also likely to be present? • Question 32 1 out of 1 points A 2-month-old female develops diaper dermatitis. A nurse will monitor this patient for which secondary infection that frequently accompanies diaper dermatitis? • Question 33 1 out of 1 points Which of the following people is at highest risk for the development of gout? • Question 34 1 out of 1 points A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis. Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms? • Question 35 1 out of 1 points When a nurse cares for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the nurse remembers this disease is an example of: • Question 36 1 out of 1 points A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is caused by: • Question 37 1 out of 1 points A 5-year-old male is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the non-hairy parts of his face, trunk, and limbs. A common source of this condition is a: • Question 38 0 out of 1 points A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the following findings would be considered a symptom of this disease? • Question 39 1 out of 1 points The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in: • Question 40 1 out of 1 points A 5-year-old female develops chickenpox after exposure at her day care center. This disease is caused by: • Question 41 1 out of 1 points Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a _____ infection of the skin. [Show More]

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