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UNIT 8 MN 551 patho, Unit 9Patho 55 with complete verified
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The family of a 68-year-old man who is in the end stages
of small cell lung cancer is distraught at his visible body
wasting that has worsened in recent weeks. Which of the
following phenomena best accounts for the patient's
anorexia and cachexia? - answer Products of the tumor
itself as well as a hypermetabolic state cause cachexia
A child possesses a trait that is the result of the
interaction of two different genes, neither of which could
have produced the trait independently. Which of the
following explanations best captures the genetic
explanation for this? - answer The outcome is the result
of the interaction between collaborative genes.
A 45-year-old patient who experienced exposure to
radiation during an industrial accident several years prior
is being assessed. Which of the following phenomena may
underlie the genetic changes that have been noted in the
patient? - answer Base pairs may have been rearranged
by the radiation exposure.
Which of the following pregnant women has most likely
encountered the greatest increase in the risk that her
child will have a fetal anomaly? - answer A woman who
has herpes simplex and recently recovered from
endocarditis
,The nurse practitioner is providing care for a patient with
a diagnosis of cirrhosis, and he notes that the patient's
sclerae are jaundiced. The nurse practitioner recalls that
jaundice is caused by excess accumulation of bilirubin, a
pigment that can accumulate in which part of the cell? -
answer Cytoplasm
A patient who has a diagnosis of lung cancer is scheduled
to begin radiation treatment. The NP providing
pretreatment education is explaining some of the
potential unwanted effects of the treatment. Which of the
following statements by the nurse is most accurate? -
answer "Some patients experience longer-term irritation
of skin adjacent to the treatment site."
A male patient of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal
dominant disorder. The patient and his partner are
considering starting a family. Which of the patient's
following statements indicates the patient has an
adequate understanding of the genetic basis of this health
problem? - answer "I know that a single mutant allele is
to blame for the health problem."
A group of researchers has identified that the prevalence
of two particular genetic disorders share a statistical
correlation. Which of the following statements best
conveys the genetic rationale for this situation? - answer
The genes causing each disorder are likely in the same
section of the same chromosome.
The NP is working with a family whose daughter has been
recently diagnosed with the chromosomal disorder Turner
syndrome. The NP would recognize that which of the
,following statements about the characteristics of human
chromosomes is accurate? - answer Autosomes contain
the determination of an individual's sex.
The NP is teaching a group of older adults about the value
of including foods containing antioxidants in their diet.
Which of the following statements best captures the
rationale underlying the NPs advice? - answer
Antioxidants inhibit the actions of reactive oxygen species
(ROS).
Which target of both chemotherapy and radiation
treatment accounts for adverse as well as therapeutic
effects? - answer Rapidly proliferating cells
Which of the following patients of a primary care nurse
practitioner would not require extra screening for cancer?
- answer A 38-year-old female with Down syndrome and
congenital scoliosis
A 7-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with a
suspected diagnosis of lead toxicity. Which of the
following assessment findings is most congruent with the
patient's diagnosis? hi - answer Hemoglobin 9.9 g/dL
The NP is providing care for a 21-year-old female patient
with gas gangrene of a compound fracture in her arm.
Which of the following assessment findings would the
nurse most reasonably expect to find when caring for a
patient with a diagnosis of gas gangrene? - answer
Spreading edema
, A community health nurse practitioner is teaching a group
of female high school students about the importance of
regular Papanicolaou (Pap) smears. The nurse recognizes
that which of the following items underlies the rationale
for this teaching? - answer Cancer of the uterine cervix
develops incrementally at a cellular level.
Which of the following statements most accurately
conveys an aspect of cell injury due to impaired calcium
homeostasis? - answer Injured cells tend to accumulate
calcium.
A woman is surprised to read on the Internet that certain
infections can cause cancer and has sought clarification
from her nurse practitioner during an office visit. How can
the NP best respond to the woman's query? - answer
"There are many viruses, but only a very few of them have
been shown to cause cancer in humans."
The nurse practitioner working in occupational health has
been asked to speak to a group of factory workers about
the importance of wearing gloves when working with
strong chemicals such as turpentine and paint thinner.
Which of the following characteristics of cell membranes
underlies the nurse's teaching? - answer Cell membranes
are impermeable to all but lipid-soluble substances.
A 6-year-old girl with a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is
being assessed at a community health clinic. Which of the
following assessments would be the health care
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