Pathophysiology final exam (nightgale college)
Total Questions : 49
Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreA patient has microcytic hypochromic anemia. Which of the following pathogenic mechanisms may cause anemia in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis (IM). When the patient asks how he got this disease, how should the nurse respond? The most likely cause is:
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera (PV). Which treatment should the nurse discuss with the patient?
What is a priority assessment for Hodgkin lymphoma in children?
A nurse is planning care for a child with iron deficiency anemia. Characteristics of iron deficiency anemia include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Sickled cells will be removed from circulation mostly by the:
An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body's compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
What term should the nurse use to document a detached blood clot?
Foam cells in a fatty streak are:
An 8-week-old infant’s well-baby check reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram shows a large ventricular septal defect. If left untreated, what condition could develop?
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