NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZ 4 / NR283
QUIZ 4(LATEST):CHAMBERLAIN
1. Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called:
a. hemiplegia
b. paraplegia.
c. quadriplegia.
d. Isoplegia
2. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a
cast?
a. Muscle atrophy
b. Contracture
c. Muscle hypertrophy
d. Increased osteoblastic activity
3. What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to?
1. Orthostatic hypotension
2. Increased blood pressure and increased heart rate
3. Increased risk of both thrombi and emboli
4. Rapid, deep respirations
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 3, 4
4. Which of the following events would most likely cause a person to faint and
experience difficulty breathing?
a. Exposure to gamma rays
b. Eating fish containing mercury
c. An insect sting
d. Inhalation of asbestos particles
5. Which statement applies to food poisoning?
1. It results from consuming contaminated food and water.
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