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ATI Pathophysiology Questions

Question 1 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.

Question 2 of 5

A nursing student having trouble moving her head from side to side is likely experiencing a problem with which type of neurons?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pharyngeal efferent neurons are involved in head movement, including side-to-side motions.

Question 3 of 5

A toddler is displaying signs/symptoms of weakness and muscle atrophy. The pediatric neurologist suspects it may be a lower motor neuron disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The client's family asks how he got this. The nurse will respond:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited disorder, often autosomal recessive, that affects lower motor neurons.

Question 4 of 5

A patient is prescribed estradiol (Estrace) for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). What should the nurse monitor during this therapy?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Liver function tests should be monitored during estradiol therapy due to the potential for liver dysfunction.

Question 5 of 5

A male patient is receiving androgen therapy for hypogonadism. What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for during this therapy?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Androgen therapy can increase the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, particularly in older patients.

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