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Advanced Patho NURS 5315 exam 1| Questions With Verified Answers 2024
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Advanced Patho NURS 5315 exam 1| Questions With Verified Answers 2024 
 	 
Action potential Correct Answer: The process by which excitable cells transmit information from one to another. 
 
How is the action potential altered by a potassium imbalance? (Hyperkalemia) Correct Answer: The ECF has more K+ ions. The membrane potential becomes more positive (hypopolarized). 
Cells become MORE excitable. 
T waves peak. 
QRS complexes widen. 
Causes dysrhythmias, weakness, paresthesia. 
{If membrane p...
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Midterm Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (Latest 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Study Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – GCU
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Midterm Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (Latest 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Study Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – GCU 
 
 
Q: hormonal hyperplasia 
 
Answer: 
 occurs chiefly in estrogen-dependent organs, such as the uterus and breast (e.g. endometrium growing after fertilization) 
 
 
Q: compensatory hyperplasia 
 
Answer: 
 adaptive mechanism that enables certain organs to regenerate 
 
 
Q: hyperkalemia treatment 
 
Answer: 
 Treatment - Give diuret...
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WGU D027 Objective Assessment Study Guide (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
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WGU D027 Objective Assessment Study Guide (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A 
 
Q: What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? 
Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure! 
 
 
 
Q: What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? 
 
 
Answer: 
Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension. 
 
 
 
Q: What is the gold standard lab tes...
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Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (2023/ 2024 Update) Fundamentals Patient Care Exam| Complete Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain
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Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (2023/ 2024 Update) 
Fundamentals Patient Care Exam| Complete 
Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain 
 
QUESTION 
Hypernatremia 
 
Answer: Abnormally high sodium concentration in the blood 
-water deficit 
 
QUESTION 
What types of patients should you monitor for hypernatremia? 
 
Answer: Diabetes insipidus 
Osmotic diuresis 
-Large amount of perspiration and respiratory water output 
-Tube feedings, hypertonic parenteral fluids, or salt tablets 
-Dysfunction of os...
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NUR 390 Exam 1 Questions
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Minimum urine output? - 0.5ml/kg/hr 
How to calculate MAP? - Double diastolic + systolic / 3 
Below 65 (or 70 in a healthy person) means the organs are not being properly 
perfused. This is a critical situation. 
Used to identify hypotension 
Nursing intervention for monitoring fluid volume - MAP 
I&Os 
Daily weights 
Lab data for monitoring fluid volume - Sodium, BUN, Hct 
signs/symptoms of fluid overload - Crackles, edema, hyponatremia (dilutional), 
bounding pulse, elevated BP/ MAP 
At risk f...
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Final Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (New 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Graded A- GCU
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QUESTION 
 Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old 
individual? 
 
a. Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort 
b. Dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain 
c. Hematuria and flank pain 
d. Pyuria, urgency, and frequency 
 
 
Answer: 
a. Confusion an...
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PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen
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PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen 
 
Q: What 3 things are included in Acid/Base balance (How do we balance the 
PH? 
 
Answer: 
 chemical buffers, respiratory, and kidney functions 
 
 
Q: What is the 1st line of defense to maintain acid/base balance? 
 
Answer: 
 Chemical and Protein Buffer Systems 
 
 
Q: What is the 2nd line of defense to mainta...
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Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version
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Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the 
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. 
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. 
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. 
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. 
ANS: C 
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...
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DAANCE: ALL MODULES EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2023/2024 LATEST
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Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen 
poor) blood from heart to lungs 
What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. 
What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Airway obstruction 
Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptomatic 
bradycardia 
Adenosine would be ...
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HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN Questions 2023/2024 71 Q&As
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HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 
1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? 
A)	Penicillins. 
B)	Aminoglycosides. 
C)	Erythromycins. 
D)	Sulfonamides. 
 
A) Penicillins. 
 
Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...
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