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ATI Pathophysiology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A physician is noting the recent vital signs for several clients on an acute medical ward of a hospital. Which hospital client with a noninfectious diagnosis would be most likely to have a fever?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary emboli can produce fever, even without infection.
Question 2 of 5
A 74-year-old woman states that many of her peers underwent hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in years past. The woman asks the nurse why her primary care provider has not yet proposed this treatment for her. What fact should underlie the nurse's response to the woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the main reason HRT is not recommended for all women is due to the increased risks of stroke and breast cancer associated with its use. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the primary concerns regarding HRT use. HRT can indeed cause mood disturbances and may have effects on bone health, but the main concerns regarding its use revolve around the risks of stroke and breast cancer.
Question 3 of 5
Following a knee injury, a football player is taking ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for the control of pain. Which drug action is most likely to result in diminished sensation of pain for the player?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which play a key role in the production of prostaglandins that mediate pain and inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia). How should the nurse respond when the patient asks what causes pernicious anemia? A decrease in ______ is the most likely cause.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A decrease in intrinsic factor is the most likely cause of pernicious anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a 4-year-old girl have sought care because their daughter has admitted to chewing and swallowing imported toy figurines that have been determined to be made of lead. Which of the following blood tests should the care team prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lead poisoning primarily affects red blood cells, causing anemia. Hence, the priority test would be to assess red blood cell levels and morphology.
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