NURS 231 Final Exam (Version-2,
Latest- 2024/2025) NURS 231
Pathophysiology Final Exam /
NURS231 Pathophysiology Final
Exam: Portage Learning |100 %
Question 1
pts
Multiple Choice:
You are seeing a patient in your clinic who recently suffered a TIA. Recent diagnostic tests
revealed that he has atrial fibrillation. You decide to put him on a blood thinner to prevent a
future neurologic event. This would be an example of:
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Correct Answer
Tertiary prevention
Question 2
pts
True or False: Peristaltic movements occur in two directions.
True
False
Peristaltic movements occur in one direction.
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, Question 3
Not yet graded / 4 pts
You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Susan, a 48-year-old female. Her
hemoglobin levels are 7 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? Your
Answer:
Normal
Abnormal. Normal Hemoglobin levels for a female is 12-15 g/dL.
Question 4
pts
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is synthesized in the kidney and regulates the differentiation of red
blood cells within bone marrow?
25-hydroxycholecalciferol
Erythropoietin
cholecalciferol
Question 5
Not yet graded / 4 pts
True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A malignant neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses a slow rate of
growth.
Your Answer:
False. Malignant neoplasm resemblance will differ from tissues of origin
False. A benign neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses a slow rate
of growth.
OR
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, A malignant neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of growth.
Question 6
Not yet graded / 4 pts
You are talking to your patient who has been recently diagnosed with
Osteoporosis. You have suggested that they start taking Calcium and Vitamin D daily. What else
can you recommend to slow the progression of this disease? Your Answer:
Include a more active lifestyle such as walking
You should recommend regular weight-bearing exercises to increase bone density. This should
be done in a safe manner minimizing the risk for falls.
(The key is safety. Weight-bearing exercises done safely is the best answer, but exercise
done in a way that minimizes risk of fractures is the key. Exercises done safely as an answer
should receive full credit.)
Question 7
Not yet graded / 4 pts
You are working in the Emergency Department, and a 17-year-old male who is 6’2” is brought in
via ambulance with complaints of chest pain on the left side and difficulty breathing. His
parents report that he was playing basketball in their driveway and suddenly collapsed with
complaints of the above symptoms. You order a CT scan of his chest and determine that he has
experienced a large, spontaneous pneumothorax in his left lung. Describe the treatment
required for this condition. Your Answer:
A spontaneous pneumothorax can be relieved with supplemental oxygen. In extreme cases, an
invasive procedure may be needed to relieve fluid from the lungs.
In a large pneumothorax, the air must be removed by needle aspiration or a closed drainage
system with or without suction.
Question 8
Not yet graded / 4 pts
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Humoral immunity is a form of innate
immunity. Your Answer:
True
False, humoral immunity is a form of adaptive immunity.
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