NR 507: Week 8 Final Exam
(Secure HIGHSCORE, extremely Helpful)
,Question Question 1 pts What is the major virus involved in the development of cervical cancer?
a) Herpes simplex virus type 6
b) Herpes simplex virus type 2
c) Human papillomavirus
d) Human immunodeficiency virus
Question 2 pts Which statement accurately describes childhood asthma?
a) An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity,
and inflammation
b) A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse
densities on chest x-ray imaging
c) A pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein, producing viscous mucus that lines
the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
d) An obstructive airway disease characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result
of a surfactant deficiency
Question 3 pts The ability of the pathogen to invade and multiply in the host is referred to as:
a) Infectivity
b) Toxigenicity
c) Pathogenicity
d) Virulence
Question 4 pts Obesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:
a) Adipose cells contain little water because fat is water repelling.
b) The metabolic rate of obese adults is slower than the rate of lean adults.
c) The rate of urine output of obese adults is higher than the rate of output of lean adults.
d) The thirst receptors of the hypothalamus do not function effectively.
Question 5 pts Continued therapy of pernicious anemia (PA) generally lasts how long?
a) 6 to 8 weeks
b) 8 to 12 months
, c) Until the iron level is normal
d) The rest of one’s life
Question 6 pts Which statement best describes cystic fibrosis?
a) Obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and
inflammation
b) Respiratory disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse
densities on chest x-ray imaging
c) Pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein-producing viscous mucus that
obstructs the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
d) Pulmonary disorder characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a
surfactant deficiency
Question 7 pts What pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving
toward the oropharynx?
a) Nasal turbinates
b) Alveolar macrophages
c) Cilia
d) Irritant receptors on the nares
Question 8 pts As stated in the Frank-Starling law, a direct relationship exists between the _____ of the blood
in the heart at the end of diastole and the _____ of contraction during the next systole.
a) Pressure; force Volume;
b) strength Viscosity;
c) force Viscosity; strength
Question 9 pts The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by:
a) 2 years
b) 1 year
c) 10 months
d) 5 months
Question 10 pts Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue origin?
(Secure HIGHSCORE, extremely Helpful)
,Question Question 1 pts What is the major virus involved in the development of cervical cancer?
a) Herpes simplex virus type 6
b) Herpes simplex virus type 2
c) Human papillomavirus
d) Human immunodeficiency virus
Question 2 pts Which statement accurately describes childhood asthma?
a) An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity,
and inflammation
b) A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse
densities on chest x-ray imaging
c) A pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein, producing viscous mucus that lines
the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
d) An obstructive airway disease characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result
of a surfactant deficiency
Question 3 pts The ability of the pathogen to invade and multiply in the host is referred to as:
a) Infectivity
b) Toxigenicity
c) Pathogenicity
d) Virulence
Question 4 pts Obesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:
a) Adipose cells contain little water because fat is water repelling.
b) The metabolic rate of obese adults is slower than the rate of lean adults.
c) The rate of urine output of obese adults is higher than the rate of output of lean adults.
d) The thirst receptors of the hypothalamus do not function effectively.
Question 5 pts Continued therapy of pernicious anemia (PA) generally lasts how long?
a) 6 to 8 weeks
b) 8 to 12 months
, c) Until the iron level is normal
d) The rest of one’s life
Question 6 pts Which statement best describes cystic fibrosis?
a) Obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and
inflammation
b) Respiratory disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse
densities on chest x-ray imaging
c) Pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein-producing viscous mucus that
obstructs the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
d) Pulmonary disorder characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a
surfactant deficiency
Question 7 pts What pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving
toward the oropharynx?
a) Nasal turbinates
b) Alveolar macrophages
c) Cilia
d) Irritant receptors on the nares
Question 8 pts As stated in the Frank-Starling law, a direct relationship exists between the _____ of the blood
in the heart at the end of diastole and the _____ of contraction during the next systole.
a) Pressure; force Volume;
b) strength Viscosity;
c) force Viscosity; strength
Question 9 pts The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by:
a) 2 years
b) 1 year
c) 10 months
d) 5 months
Question 10 pts Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue origin?
