NURS 6501N FINAL EXAM; ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2023 SPRING WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

NURS 6501N FINAL EXAM; ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2023 SPRING WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Question 29

1 out of 1 points

A 7 year-old-child presents to the clinic where parents report signs and symptoms
consistent with asthma. What does the healthcare professional do in order to confirm this
diagnosis?
Selected
Answer:

Measure expiratory flow rate with
spirometry testing

• Question 30

1 out of 1 points

A 9-year-old child has a blood pressure of 112/72 mmHg in the school nurse's office.
What action by the school nurse is most appropriate?
Selected
Answer:

Note the normal finding in the
child's records.
• Question 31

1 out of 1 points
A patient has primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and is hospitalized after a
bleeding episode. What treatment does the healthcare provider anticipate being ordered
for this patient?
Selected
Answer:

Infusion of
IVIG
• Question 32

1 out of 1 points

What is the consequence of a splenectomy?
Selected
Answer:

The number of defective cells in circulation
increases.