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Patho Exam 1 Essentials of Pathophysiology (Rasmussen University) Pathophysiology Exam Review Modules 1-3 Module 1: Cells & Homeostasis What are the General Adaptation Syndrome Stages? -Stage 1: Alarm/Fight or Flight -Stage 2: Resistance -Stage 3: Exhaustion What happens to our body during the fight or flight stage? The stressor upsets homeostasis What is being released from our body during the alarm stage (...

  A new graduate nurse practitioner has a patient presents with a hearing complaint. The patient states that they have had decreased hearing on the right side for the last month that is continuing to get worse. The NP completes both the Rinne and Weber tests. If the patient has Ménière's disease, what would be the expected finding on the Weber test? 1. AC is 2 times longer than BC 2. BC is 2 times longer than AC 3. The tuning fork lateralizes to the right ear 4. The tuning fork latera...

WGU D115 Final Exam (New 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam| Real Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Graded A Q: An 18 year old college freshman is brought to the student health center with a chief complaint of a three day history of progressive headaches and intermittent fever. On physical examination he has positive Kernig and brudzinski signs. The most likely diagnosis is Answer: Bacterial meningitis Q: A 32-year-old wo...

When is surgery in a cardiac patient contraindicated? correct answers 1. EF < 35% 2. MI within 6 mos. How do you assess a cardiac patient prior to surgery? correct answers 1. ECG 2. Echo 3. Cath What interventions should a cardiac patient undergo prior to surgery? correct answers 1. Stenting + Plavix 2. CABG 3. Medical Management (BB, Ace-I, ASA, Statin) What are we most concerned about in a pulmonary patient prior to surgery? correct answers Ventilation more than oxygen Shou...

Addison’s disease is from - low cortisol/aldosterone S/S of Addison's Disease? - hypotension, hypovolemia, tachycardia, low BG, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, fatigue, wt loss, lethargy, BRONZE APPEARANCE why do addisons pts look bronzed? - increased levels of ACTH what is addisons pt at risk for - dehydration, poor perfusion, infection what treatment med for addisons - corticosteroids (infection risk) what kind of diet for addisons pt - high sodium, low potassium pt edu about steroid u...

Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study with Solutions (All Case Studies Included) (2023/2024) Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study Case Study: Patient Profile: Jane Smith, a 32-year-old female, presents to the emergency department with complaints of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She has a medical history of cholecystitis and a previous cholecystectomy. She reports that the pain started in the right upper quadrant and has since radiated to her right shoulder. She denies any rece...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

Final Exam: NR 571/ NR571 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Chamberlain Q: What is the most common precipitating factor in both DKA and HHS? Answer: Infection Q: Other common precipitating factors for DKA and HHS Answer: -CVA -MI -alcohol abuse -pancreatitis -Trauma -noncompliance with medication Q: Components of a work up for patient suspected with DKA or HHS ...

Hesi Med Surg PracticeQuestions and answers 2 of 55 What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. Sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. Use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. Administer eye ointment before applying eye drops ANS: B 3 of 55 A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose w...

AG-ACNP DRT Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A Pt demonstrating AMS and free water restriction with euvolemia. Urine osmolality 270, BUN 14/0.6, urine Na 30. You suspect hyponatremia. What is the most likely cause? SIADH 45 yo. F s/p double mastectomy 2 months ago. Now complaining of pain at the incision site. What type of pain is she experiencing? Neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage during the double mastectomy. 31 M presents with blowing murmur occurring during S1 and a galloping add...

Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L - Correct Answer Respiratory Alkalosis Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? - Correct Answer Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? - Correct Answ...

Exam 1 - NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2024 / 2025) : Adult Health I - Chamberlain What is wrong with the body during DKA? - ANSWER It is too acidic Do people with COPD and other chronic respiratory illnesses hyper or hypoventilate? - ANSWER HYPOventilate What organs are the two regulators of acid in our body? - ANSWER ...