NR 507 Week 4 Midterm
58/60 = 96.7%
The coronary ostia are located in the: (Points : 2) Left ventricle Aortic valve Coronary sinus Aorta
Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by c
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NR 507 Week 4 Midterm
58/60 = 96.7%
The coronary ostia are located in the: (Points : 2) Left ventricle Aortic valve Coronary sinus Aorta
Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally lodge? (Points : 2)
Trachea Left lung Bronchus Bronchioles
Which type of antibody is involved in type I hypersensitivity reaction? (Points : 2) IgA IgE IgG IgM
Hypersensitivity is best defined as a(an): (Points : 2) Disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of selfantigens Immunologic reaction of one person to the tissue of another person Altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease Undetectable immune response in the presence of antigens
What is the final stage of the infectious process? (Points : 2) Colonization Invasion Multiplication Spread 1. Colonization 2. Invasion 3. Multiply 4. spread
The function of the foramen ovale in a fetus allows what to occur? (Points : 2) Righttoleft blood shunting Lefttoright blood shunting Blood flow from the umbilical cord Blood flow to the lungsIt has been determined that a tumor is in stage 2. What is the meaning of this finding? (Points :
2)
Cancer is confined to the organ of origin.
Cancer has spread to regional structures.
Cancer is locally invasive.
Cancer has spread to distant sites
What is the primary problem resulting from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the
newborn? (Points : 2)
Consolidation
Pulmonary edema
Atelectasis
Bronchiolar plugging
Which statement is true concerning the IgM? (Points : 2)
IgM is the first antibody produced during the initial response to an antigen.
IgM mediates many common allergic responses.
IgM is the most abundant class of immunoglobulins.
IgM is capable of crossing the human placenta.
Apoptosis is a(an): (Points : 2)
Normal mechanism for cells to selfdestruct when growth is excessive
Antigrowth signal activated by the tumorsuppressor gene Rb
Mutation of cell growth stimulated by the TP53 gene
Transformation of cells from dysplasia to anaplasia
Which statement concerning benign tumors is true? (Points : 2)
The resulting pain is severe.
Benign tumors are not encapsulated.
Benign tumors are fast growing.
The cells are welldifferentiated.
Which complex (wave) represents the sum of all ventricular muscle cell depolarizations? (Points
: 2)
PRS
QRS
QT interval
PWhich organism is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection? (Points : 2)
Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium perfringens
Helicobacter pylori
Treponema pallidum
Which organ is stimulated during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?
(Points : 2)
Adrenal cortex
Hypothalamus
Anterior pituitary
Limbic system
What is the role of caretaker genes? (Points : 2)
Maintenance of genomic integrity
Proliferation of cancer cells
Secretion of growth factors
Restoration of normal tissue structure
Where are antibodies produced? (Points : 2)
Helper T lymphocytes
Thymus gland
Plasma cells
Bone marrow
The lung is innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system via which nerve? (Points : 2)
Vagus
Phrenic
Brachial
Pectoral
What physical sign is the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel? (Points : 2)
Increased blood pressure during periods of stress
Bounding pulse felt on palpation
Cyanosis observed on excretion
Murmur heard on auscultation
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn? (Points : 2)Immature immune system
Small alveoli
Surfactant deficiency
Anemia
What is the fundamental physiologic manifestation of anemia? (Points : 2)
Hypotension
Hyperesthesia
Hypoxia
Ischemia
Which term is used to describe a muscle cell showing a reduced ability to form new muscle
while appearing highly disorganized? (Points : 2)
Dysplasia
Hyperplasia
Myoplasia
Anaplasia
Which of the following is classified as a megaloblastic anemia? (Points : 2)
Iron deficiency
Pernicious
Sideroblastic
Hemolytic
How is most carbon dioxide (CO2
) in the blood transported? (Points : 2)
Attached to oxygen
In the form of bicarbonate
Combined with albumin
Dissolved in the plasma
Question 24.24. Which immunoglobulin (Ig) is present in childhood asthma? (Points : 2)
IgM
IgG
IgE
IgA
Question 25.25. An individual is more susceptible to infections of mucous membranes whenhe or she has a seriously low level of which immunoglobulin antibody? (Points : 2) IgG IgM IgA IgE
Question 26.26. Examination of the throat in a child demonstrating signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis may contribute to which life-threatening complication? (Points : 2)
Retropharyngeal abscess Laryngospasms Rupturing of the tonsils Gagging induced aspiration
Question 27.27. Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic man? (Points : 2)
Ligase chain reaction (LCR) Gram-stain technique Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) DNA testing
Question 28.28. Which primary characteristic is unique for the immune response? (Points : 2) The immune response is similar each time it is activated. The immune response is specific to the antigen that initiates it. The response to a specific pathogen is short term. The response is innate, rather than acquired.
Question 29.29. When an individual aspirates
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