Question: Which statement made by a nurse demonstrates understanding of the secretory functions of the kidney?
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Answer: A. “Clients with impaired renal function have disrupted calcium balance in the bloodstream due to inactive vitamin D.” 26
Question: A “blue” discoloration of the skin is documented as:
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Answer: D. Cyanosis 27
Question: Which hormone produced by the intestine triggers the release of pancreatic enzymes?
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Answer: A. Secretin is the likely intended answer from the listed options. However, physiologically, cholecystokinin (CCK) is the primary intestinal hormone that stimulates pancreatic enzyme release, and it was not listed. 28
Question: The suffix “-itis” refers to:
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Answer: A. Inflammation 29
Question: Which term refers to the process of coughing up sputum?
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Answer: D. Expectoration 30
Question: What is a risk factor for both bacterial and fungal urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
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Answer: A. Urinary catheters 31
Question: The nurse is providing care for a client admitted with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident. The client exhibits left-sided deficits, memory deficits, and emotional breakdowns coupled with aggressive behaviors. Which area does the nurse identify as being affected based on assessment findings?
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Answer: B. Frontal lobe 32
Question: What is the term for coughing up blood?
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Answer: A. Hemoptysis 33
Question: The nurse is reviewing anatomy and physiology with staff nurses. Which structure does the nurse identify as being at risk for choledocholithiasis?
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Answer: B. Common bile duct 34
Question: Which virus helper function is needed for the replication of hepatitis D virus?
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Answer: D. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) 35
Question: Which structures are elements of adaptive immunity?
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Answer: B. T and B lymphocytes 36
Question: What is the prefix for a fatty plaque or soft, yellowish deposit?
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Answer: C. Athero 37