Chapter: Midterm
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following cellular exchange mechanisms requires adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and the
use of a carrier protein?
A) Facilitated diffusion
B) Osmosis
C) Active transport
D) Simple diffusion
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Basic Cell Function an...
Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1st Edition Dlugasc
(Test Bank Midterm Exam)
Import Settings:
Base Settings: Brownstone Default
Information Field: Complexity
Information Field: Ahead
Information Field: Subject
Information Field: Title
Information Field: Feedback
Information Field: Taxonomy
Information Field: Objective
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No
NAS ISBN13: 9781284182903, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Midterm
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following cellular exchange mechanisms requires adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and the
use of a carrier protein?
A) Facilitated diffusion
B) Osmosis
C) Active transport
D) Simple diffusion GRADESLAB.COM
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Cellular Function
2. What is a key determinant of osmotic pressure?
A) Water
B) Sodium
C) Albumin
D) Glucose
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Cellular Function
3. A 58-year-old man was gardening and mowing his lawn for a few hours in the heat. He started
developing cramps and feeling dizzy. He has no significant past medical history and is in generally good
health. He was transported to the emergency room. His serum osmolality is high. What is the likely
explanation for this finding?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Excess fluid intake
GARDESLAB.COM
, Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1st Edition Dlugasc
(Test Bank Midterm Exam)
C) Diabetes Insipidus
D) Dehydration
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Cellular Function
4. A routine ultrasound of a 38-year-old woman of 26 weeks’ gestation reveals that the fetus has trisomy
21 (Down syndrome). Most cases of Down syndrome are due to:
A) translocation.
B) inversion.
C) nondisjunction.
D) duplication.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Cellular Function
5. While discussing treatment options with a parent of a newly diagnosed monosomy X (Turner
syndrome) child, the nurse practitioner should state which of the following?
A) There is no treatment or cure.
B) Symptoms of the condition are treated with estrogen.
C) Symptoms of the condition are treatedGwithRAD ESLAB.COM
testosterone.
D) Institutionalization is the preferred method of managing care.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Cellular Function
6. Tay-Sachs is caused by a(n):
A) deficiency or absence of hexosaminidase A.
B) defect on chromosome 17 or 22.
C) mutation on chromosome 15.
D) error in converting phenylalanine to tyrosine.
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Cellular Function
7. Which of the following assessment findings is most concerning and would require immediate action?
A) Speech delays in a 10-year-old with Fragile X syndrome
B) A palpable lump in the left breast of an 18-year-old with Klinefelter syndrome
C) Vision issues in a 14-year-old with Turner syndrome
D) Bruise in a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy
GARDESLAB.COM
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller greatsolutions. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
