Final Flashcards
1
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A weakened patient, such as one with a weakened immune system, is an ideal target for an ________ pathogen.
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Opportunistic
2
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The immune system protects the body by distinguishing _______.
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Self from non-self
3
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T/F Prion diseases usually progress rapidly and are currently untreatable and fatal.
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True
4
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A common sign of ______ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.
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SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
5
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AIDS is characterized by a reduction in the number of _______.
A
T- Cells
6
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Allergy problems arise because the IgE binds to mast cells and induces them to release _____ and other potent chemicals responsible for allergy symptoms.
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Histamine
7
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Natural killer cells are a type of _____.
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Leukocyte
8
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A disease that causes no signs or symptoms is called an _____ disease.
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Asymptomatic
9
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A Type I allergic reaction is triggered by the ______, immunoglobulin that responds to the presence of allergens.
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IgE
10
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Which is the most prevalent method to replace permanently injured tissues and organs?
A
Transplantation
11
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Autoimmune disorders fall into which category of “inappropriate responses of the immune system?”
A
Failure to recognize the body as self
12
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A pathogen is a ___.
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disease-causing microorganism
13
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______ of potentially infectious materials, like surfaces in patients’ rooms and linens, is necessary to prevent transmission.
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Disinfection
14
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Malaria is caused by which type of infection?
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Protozoan
15
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Tracking the _____ of a disease is tracking the number of new cases of a disease in a population.
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Incidence
16
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T/F A chronic disease has a sudden onset and short duration.
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False
17
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A disease that will end in death is called a _____ disease.
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Terminal
18
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Genetically programmed cell death is a process that can destroy cells that are no longer needed. What is the name of this process?
A
Apoptosis
19
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T/F Symptoms are evidence of disease, observed on physical examinations.
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False
20
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People who harbor an infectious agent but do not have signs or symptoms are known as _____.
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Carriers
21
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C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the body.
A
inflammation
22
Q
Tinea Corporis
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Ringworm
23
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Tinea Pedis
A
Toes
24
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Tinea Capitis
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Head
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Tinea Unguium
Nail
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Tinea Versicolor
Patches of hypopigmentation on trunk and extremities
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Tinea Cruris
Jock Itch
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You notice that after you sprained your ankle that the ankle became swollen, red, and hot. Why did the ankle get hot?
Increased blood flow to the site.
29
The principal route of transmission of ______ infections are: contact with the healthcare staff, contact with contaminated instruments, and through the hospital's ventilation system.
Nosocomial
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_____ of infected persons in hospitals, such as a person with influenza remain home in bed, can be an effective way to control infectious diseases.
Isolation
31
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?
Testicular Torsion
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Which symptoms should a nurse observe for in a client who has pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
- Oral temp 101
- Increase in C-reactive protein levels
- presence of white blood cells in vaginal secretions
33
The brains of Alzheimer disease patients have dense knots of protein deposits called
plaques
34
According to this pain theory, massage, scratching, and rubbing of the skin inhibit pain conduction.
Gate Control Theory
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T/F In spina bifida, the meninges fails to fuse correctly.
False
Spina bifida is the malformation of the neural tube.
36
One type of neuron is the ____, which conveys messages from the CNS to muscles.
Motor Neuron
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A patient with a spinal cord and brain injury is displaying neck extension and clenching of the jaw. His arms are extended with flexion of the wrists and fingers. This is called
Decerebrate posturing
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Cranial Nerve 1
Olfactory
Smell
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Cranial Nerve 2
Optic
Sense light
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Cranial Nerve 3
Oculomotor
Eye movement and pupil reaction
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One type of neuron is the _____, which detects environmental stimuli and transmits messages to the brain or spinal cord.
Sensory Neuron
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swelling in the scrotum due to the collection of serous fluid.
Hydrocele
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What happens to the hormones in PCOS?
Excess androgen production from the ovaries results in multiple immature ovarian follicles.
44
Glasgow Coma Scale measures?
Mental function, sensory responsiveness and motor ability
45
One type of neuron is the ____, which carries nervous impulses between meurons.
interneuron
46
What are signs of delayed puberty?
- Gynecomastia
- long arms and legs
- persistent high pitched voice
47
T/F The signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease often begin with memory loss and confusion.
True
48
A nurse is assessing a female client who has PID. Which condition in the client indicates that the client requires immediate hospitalization?
- Nausea and fever
- pregnancy
- pelvic abscess
49
Why does bone loss occur with menopause?
from the effects of cytokines in the absence of ovarian hormones
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T/F Testosterone is produces by the ovaries.
FALSE
51
Babinski Reflex
Positive test: the client has flaring toes in response to stimulation of the sole of the foot, indicates an upper motor neuron disorder
52
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Scores for the Level of Consciousness
0: Alert
1: Drowsy
2: Stuporous
3: Coma
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2/3 of the body's water is located in
intracellular fluid
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1/3 of the bodys water is located in
extracellular fluid
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interstitial fluid and intravascular fluid are the main 2
extracellular compartments
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what is total body water?
sum of fluids within all compartments
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what is true about the amount of body fat?
-fat is water repellant
-more fat=less water
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wahat is edema?
excessive accumulation of fluid within the interstitual spaces
59
4 most common mechanisms causing edema
-increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
-decreased plasma oncotic pressure
-increased capillary membrane permeability
-lymphatic obstruction
-
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capillary hydrostatic pressure
water moving outward from the capillaries to the interstitual space
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capillary plasma oncotic pressure
water moving from interstitial space back to the capillaries
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interstitial hydrostatic pressure
inward movement of water into the interstitial space into the capillary
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what is isotonic solution?
solution with the same concentration of solutes as the plasma
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hypertonic fluid alteration
individual excrete too much water without excreting electrocytes
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hypernatremia
sodium level higher than 147 meq
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hypotonic fluid imbalance
decrease in electrocyte concentration in fluid
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hypo natrimea
most common electrolyte disorder
-sodium less than 135meq
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hypokylemia
low potassium less than 3.5 meq
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cause of hyperkalemia
-excessive intake
-shift of potassium from icf to ecf
-decreasede kidney function
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maintain potassium balance is called
potassium homeostasis
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3 substances that regulate calcium and phosphate
-PTH parathyroid hormone
-vitamin d
-calcitonin
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cause of hypocalcemia
-nutritional deficiency
-removal of the parathyroid gland
-vitamin d deficiency
-pancreatitis
-alkalosis
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respiratory acidosis
when there is alveolar hypoventilation
-hydrogen ions are stored
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buffers
occurs in respond to change in acid/base balance
-absorbs excess acids or bases
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respiratory alkalosis
alveolar hyperventilation
-decreased concentration of plasma
dizziness/confusion
-coma
-convulsions
-tingling of extremities
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hypochloremic
low blood chloride levels
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hypercapnia
excess carbon dioxide in the blood
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fluid shifts in isonatremic dehydration are?
absent
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_____ is the iron-containing molecule found in red blood cells
heme
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_____ is the iron-containing molecule found in red blood cells
heme
81
The nurse is carry for a client diagnosed with HIV/AIDS receiving a nucleoside-analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). The client has developed lactic acidosis. The nurse attributes the development of lactic acidosis to the use of the NRTI and understands the pathophysiology to be:
NRTI action causes loss of mitochondrial DNA and therefore prevents production of components needed for normal ATP production
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A client reports abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue. On assessment, the client is diagnosed with hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Which abnormal diagnostic test result could further confirm the diagnosis?
High blood urea nitroge
83
The nurse is assigned a client with dehydration. The nurse anticipates to observe all the following manifestations except
Moist mucous membrane
84
A 30-year-old client who presents with symptoms of redness, heat, and pain in the joints undergoes a complete blood count test. The blood report shows an increased white blood cell count. Which condition does this indicate?
Inflammation
85
_____ or red blood cells make up about half of the blood's volume.
Erythrocytes
86
Which is the outer layer of the heart?
Pericardium
87
Which of the following is a major risk factor for testicular cancer?
cryptorchidism
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The nurse is assessing a client's fluid status. The nurse knows that which electrolyte is most closely related to water balance?
Sodium
89
COPD is characterized by _____ that is not fully reversible.
interference with air flow
90
Hyponatremia causes the cell to:
Swell`
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Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?
tingling in the extremities
92
Folic acid is synthesized by many different types of plants and _____.
bacteria
93
Clinical manifestations for mild HAART-associated acidosis includes all of the following except?
coma
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The nursing instructor teaches a group of student nurses about the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. After the teaching session, the nursing instructor asks the student nurse to determine the presence of lactose intolerance in a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Which intervention by the student nurse indicates effective learning
The student nurse performs an upper endoscopy in the client.
95
Which imbalance should the nurse anticipate for a client experiencing metabolic acidosis?
hyperkalemia
95
Which imbalance should the nurse anticipate for a client experiencing metabolic acidosis?
Increased serum bicarbonate
96
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative and whose respirations are shallow and 9/min. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify the patient as being at risk for developing initially?
Respiratory Acidosis
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Which of the following statements most accurately represents the process of active transport of particles across a membrane?
Moves from lower concentration of particles to higher concentration of particles
97
Which of the following statements most accurately represents the process of active transport of particles across a membrane?
Moves from lower concentration of particles to higher concentration of particles
98
A client reports fullness of the stomach, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal bloating. The client is diagnosed with stomach cancer. Which medication does the nurse expect the primary health-care provider to prescribe?
Cisplatin
99
Why does bone loss occur with menopause?q
from the effects of cytokines in the absence of ovarian hormones
100
Phagocytosis is an example of which type of cellular function?
Ingestion
101
Treatment of ascites is removal of fluid by which procedure?
Paracentesis
102
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) helps maintain appropriate fluid levels in the body. ADH is released when there is a(n)
increased in blood osmolality
103
Which condition is the most significant risk factor for developing hypernatremia?
dehydration
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A nurse is teaching care measures to be followed by a client who has otitis externa. Which instruction by the nurse would be most beneficial to the client?
You should use ear plugs while you are bathing
105
A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with congestive heart failure (CHF). Which of the following treatments is the most common method for increasing fluid excretion?
Diuretics
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Treatment for metabolic acidosis in parenteral nutrition includes which of the following?
Adjusting the solution
107
_____ are produced in the bone marrow and are essential for blood clotting.
Platelets
108
Which is a common clinical manifestation for testicular cancer?
-small, painless testicular mass
-the heaviness of the scrotum
-slight enlargement of the testicles
109
Which of the following would be considered a severe clinical manifestation of HAART associated acidosis?
Hepatomegaly
110
The student nurse is reviewing the pH balance of the body. Which of the body's buffer systems is the first to respond?
Plasma buffer
111
The nurse is monitoring intake and output for a patient using daily weights. The nurse understand that two-thirds of the body's water is located in the:
Intracellular compartment
112
A client has lost more water volume through diarrhea than solutes (electrolytes). The nurse correctly determines the client is experiencing:
Hypertonic dehydration
113
Which wave in the electrocardiogram represents ventricular repolarization?
T wave
114
A seasonal vaccination can be used to prevent _____.
pneumonia
115
A client in an airplane reports to the flight nurse that he or she is unable to hear any sounds after takeoff of the flight. What should the flight nurse anticipate from the client's statement?
The Eustachian tube is damaged in the client.
116
A client's blood gases reveal a pH of 7.49, CO2 of 40 mm Hg, HCO3 of 29 mEq/L, pO2 of 85 and SaO2 of 95%. What is the correct interpretation of these blood gases?
respiratory acidosis
117
Disorders of _____ are commonly known as bleeding disorders
hemostasis
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This is the lethal aspect of cancer:
metastasis
119
A client presents with lethargy and muscle flaccidity. The client's family members report cognitive impairment in the client. What finding would the nurse look for if Tay Sachs disease is suspected?
Cherry-red spot on the retina on ophthalmologic examination
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A nurse is assessing a client who has hypokalemia as a result of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Weak irregular pulse.
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The nursing instructor is discussing the physical assessment findings for hemorrhoids. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?
Presence of blood in stools may be observed.
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Which type of edema is the most severe and requires the most immediate attention?
cerebral
123
The nurse is reviewing labs for a client and notes the magnesium level is 1.9 mE/L. The nurse should:
Document the magnesium level as normal
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A force that attempts to pull fluid from the interstitial and intracellular spacesThe parathyroid glands regulate the levels of circulating ______.
calcium and phosphate
125
Mental health is the condition of being sound _____.
emotionally and mentally
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What is oncotic pressure?
A force that attempts to pull fluid from the interstitial and intracellular spaces
