The patient is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure. This increase results in:

A patient was admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI) and is being treated for shock. The primary cause of shock is most likely:

The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is:

A 70-year-old diagnosed with osteoporosis fell and fractured the left leg at a location of pre-existing abnormality. Which term describes the fracture?

A patient with left heart failure starts to have a cough and dyspnea. Pulmonary symptoms common to left heart failure are a result of:

The most common cause of pulmonary edema is:

A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right ventricular myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are specifically related to her right heart failure?

Aplastic anemia is caused by:

Which one will NOT increase serum glucose level?

A patient diagnosed with Graves’ disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment?

A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from:

Researchers now believe that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a result of:

An 11-year-old is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which classic symptoms should the nurse assess the patient for?

Which information should the nurse include when teaching about angiogenic factors? In cancer, angiogenic factors stimulate:

A 45-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her cancer?

Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include

Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful.

A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is:

A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a rehabilitation center as a result of experiencing delirium, inability to concentrate, and being easily distracted. What term would be used to document this state?

When a patient asks the nurse what hypersensitivity, how should the nurse respond? Hypersensitivity is best defined as:

Opsonin’s are molecules that:

The student recalls that apoptosis is a condition in which cells program themselves to:

Which condition would decreased oncotic pressure in the capillaries or capillary beds? A patient with:

Secretion of aldosterone results in:

Which of the following conditions would cause the nurse to monitor for hyperkalemia?

For a patient experiencing metabolic acidosis, the body will compensate by:

A 54-year-old male with a long history of smoking complains of excessive tiredness, shortness of breath, and overall ill feelings. Lab results reveal decreased pH, increased CO2, and normal bicarbonate ion. These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of:

Which decreased lab finding would be expected to accompany AIDS?

Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by the kidneys to stimulate bone marrow production of red blood cells?

A patient is diagnosed with renal calculus that is causing a urinary obstruction. Which symptoms would be most likely experienced?

A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain, and hematuria. These signs and symptoms support which diagnosis?

The most common condition associated with the development of acute pyelonephritis is:

A 30-year-old male is demonstrating hematuria with red blood cell casts and proteinuria, with albumin being the

An older male test reveal that he has an enlarged prostate. Which type of renal failure is this patient at risk for?

A 35-year-old who was severely burned demonstrating symptoms of which form of renal failure?

A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident that has resulted in prerenal failure. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition?

Patient most at risk for postrenal acute kidney injury or acute renal failure?

A 45-year-old presents with hypertension, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, and anemia and is diagnosed with chronic renal failure. What is the cause of this patient’s anemia?

When a 42-year-old is diagnosed with chronic renal failure, which dietary restriction will the nurse discuss with the patient?

The descent of the bladder and the anterior vaginal wall into the vaginal canal is called a:

Tissue growth outside the uterus with painful symptoms is?

Cryptorchidism can be defined as:

The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is:

A 50-year-old is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is caused by:

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder wall usually caused by:

A 39-year-old is diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following behaviors may have contributed to the development of the ulcer?

A 50-year-old male reports episodes of frequently recurring crampy abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. A possible diagnosis would be:

A 19-year-old presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A possible diagnosis would be:

What’s a really great cause for Metabolic Alkalosis?

A 10-month-old is brought to the pediatrician by the mother who states the baby has been experiencing colicky pain followed by vomiting, sweating, nausea, and irritability. Testing reveals a condition in which one part of the intestine telescopes into another. From which type of intestinal obstruction is he suffering?

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance?

A report comes back indicating that muscular atrophy has occurred. A nurse recalls that muscular atrophy involves a decrease in muscle cell:

Epithelial cells have replaced the normal columnar ciliated cells. This type of cellular adaptation is

What could cause cellular injury?

Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a direct result of:

Tissue infiltration in wounds, remove cells, and cellular debris, and debridement are don by?

When the immunoglobulin crosses the placenta, what type of immunity does the fetus receive?

A 16-year-old is bitten by a rabid dog while jogging in the park. Upon admission to the emergency department, the nurse will administer which of the following to help prevent infection?

A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient?

On average the kidneys receive approximately _____ of the cardiac output.

A couple has three offspring: one child with an autosomal dominant disease trait and two who are normal. The father is affected by the autosomal dominant disease, but the mother does not have the disease gene. What is the recurrence risk of this autosomal dominant disease for their next child?

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with renal failure. While the nurse is reviewing lab results, which of the following lab values would be most consistent with this diagnosis?

Acute pancreatitis often manifests with pain to which of the following regions? Pancreatitis in an elevated level of amylase and lipase. Often associated with alcoholics. Chronic Pancreatitis is a risk for pancreatic cancer and can also lead to Type 1 Diabetes.

A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit?

All four extremities are in rigid extension, the forearms are hyper pronated, and the legs are in plantar extension. How should the nurse chart this condition?

Pancreatic insufficiency is manifested by deficient production of:

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because:

A 54-year-old female is diagnosed with nephritic syndrome. Which of the following is a common symptom of this disease?