Patho quiz review

Which statement made by a client with musculoskeletal inflammation makes the nurse suspect polymyalgia rheumatica? A) "I feel stiffness in my shoulders and upper arms during the morning hours." B) "I feel pain and stiffness in my back." C) "My nails are separating from my nail beds."

A) "I feel stiffness in my shoulders and upper arms during the morning hours."

Which statement relates to multiple sclerosis? A) "It is a demyelinating disorder." B) "It is an autosomal dominant neurological disorder." C) "It is the progressive loss of dopamine-producing cells." D) "It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with the loss of upper and lower motor neurons."

A) "It is a demyelinating disorder."

The registered nurse is teaching about neurogenic shock to a group of student nurses. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates the need for further teaching? Select all that apply. A) "Neurogenic shock reduces the systemic blood pressure." B) "Neurogenic shock results in peripheral vasoconstriction." C) "Neurogenic shock causes flaccid muscles and paralysis." D) "Loss of the anal reflex is the hallmark sign of neurogenic shock." E) "Neurogenic shock causes a lack of normal sympathetic outflow from the T1-L2 region of the spinal cord."

A) "Neurogenic shock reduces the systemic blood pressure." C) "Neurogenic shock causes flaccid muscles and paralysis." E) "Neurogenic shock causes a lack of normal sympathetic outflow from the T1-L2 region of the spinal cord."

The registered nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about terminologies used to describe skin lesions. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A) "The loss of epidermal and dermal tissue is called telangiectasia." B) "A scar is the permanent replacement of normal skin with connective tissue." C) "A papule filled with pus is called a pustule." D) "A purpura is a purplish lesion caused by free red blood cells in the skin."

A) "The loss of epidermal and dermal tissue is called telangiectasia."

How is chronic heart failure different from acute heart failure? A) CHF radially develops over a long period of time B) CHF is caused by substantial ventricular muscle injury C) CHF is the rapid, sudden development of heart failure D) CHF is referred to as cariogenic shock

A) CHF radially develops over a long period of time

Which pathogen may cause ankylosing spondylitis? A) Klebsiella pneumoniae B) Escherichia coli (E. coli) C) Staphylococcus aureus D) Borrelia burgdorferi

A) Klebsiella pneumoniae

Which condition in a client may cause caudal equine syndrome? A) Paget's disease B) Crushing's disease C) end-stage renal disease D) celiac disease

A) Paget's disease

13. A nurse is assessing a client who has severe pain in the shoulder, which radiates down the arm. The nurse notes that the client has ptosis, miosis, and enopthalmus. The laboratory reports of the client indicate the presence of lesions on the thoracic inlet. What should the nurse interpret from these findings? A) Pancoast syndrome B) Trousseau's syndrome C) Lambert-Eaton syndrome D) syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

A) Pancoast syndrome

Which is the most common type of vasculitis of small-sized arterioles? A) Raynaud's disease B) none of the above C) polyartheritis nodosa D) temporal arteritis

A) Raynaud's disease

Which statement is true regarding rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis? A) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. B) Rheumatoid arthritis affects mainly the proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints. C) Osteoarthritis is mainly treated with methotrexate. D) Osteoarthritis is less common than rheumatoid arthritis.

A) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.

What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body? A) shoulder B) hip C) wrist D) vertebrae

A) Shoulder

Which statement regarding the sodium-potassium pump is correct? A) The active transport involves pumping out three sodium ions and pumping in two potassium ions. B) The concentration of potassium ions should be higher outside the cell compartment. C) The concentration of sodium ions should be higher inside the cell compartment. D) The cell's plasma membrane is more soluble to sodium ions than potassium ions.

A) The active transport involves pumping out three sodium ions and pumping in two potassium ions.

Which statements regarding angina are correct? Select all that apply. A) The chest pain is reduced on resting B) Taking a rest does not relieve the chest pain C) The chest pain is reduced by taking a deep breath D) The chest pain lasts for more than 15 minutes E) Stress is the cause of the chest pain

A) The chest pain is reduced on resting E) Stress is the cause of the chest pain

What is the symptomatic rash seen with psoriasis? A) Auspitz signs B) Pruritus C) Angioedema D) Herald Patch

A) auspitz signs

A client is diagnosed with a dysfunction in cellular apoptosis. Which disease can this condition lead to? A) cancer B) degenerative neurological diseases C) necrosis D) infarction

A) cancer

A client presents to the office complaining of hearing loss. When asked about ear hygiene, the patient states "I never worry about cleaning my ears." What type of hearing loss do you suspect in this client? A) conductive hearing loss B) mixed hearing deficiency C) central hearing impairment D) sensorineural hearing loss

A) conductive hearing loss

A client reports shortness of breath and severe pain in the back, chest, and muscles. Which condition could the client possibly be diagnosed with? A) disseminated intravascular coagulation B) Von Willebrand disease C) Hemophilia A D) Hemophilia B

A) disseminated intravascular coagulation

A nurse is examining a client who had a motor vehicle accident. The client is unable to recall past events and places visited prior to the accident. Which lobe of the cerebrum is involved in the memory loss of the client? A) frontal lobe B) parietal lobes C) occipital lobes D) temporal lobes

A) frontal lobe

A 10-year-old client is brought to the hospital with complaints of bloody diarrhea. The client was learning to swim. The vital signs of the client show a body temperature of 101°F and blood pressure of 125/85 mm Hg. With which condition might the client be diagnosed? A) hemolytic-uremic syndrome B) Hemophilia C) Von Willebrand disease D) essential thrombocytosis

A) hemolytic-uremic syndrome

You are a nurse working with a primary care provider. You have a patient coming in for a routine exam. You note she has an increased muscle mass. She states she has been doing a lot of weight lifting. This increase in size of a weightlifter's muscles is due to muscular: A) hypertrophy B) metaplasia C) atrophy D) dysplasia

A) hypertrophy

A nurse is assessing an older adult client, who has had a previous transient ischemic attack (TIA). The nurse finds elevated blood pressure and also suspects injury to the trigeminal nerve. Which findings enable the nurse to suspect cranial nerve injury? Select all that apply. A) impaired chewing B) excessive salivation C) no facial expressions D) loss of facial sensation E) decreased extraocular movements

A) impaired chewing D) loss of facial sensation

What is a risk factor for hypertension? A) insufficient vitamin D in diet B) increased potassium in the diet C) insufficient sodium in the diet D) increased vitamin C in the diet

A) insufficient vitamin D in diet

On reviewing the blood reports of a client who presents with a fever, the nurse finds that the white blood cell count is 13,000/microliter. What term should the nurse use when documenting this finding? A) leukocytosis B) neutrophilia C) leukopenia D) none of the above

A) leukocytosis

While assessing a client with a pineal tumor, the nurse finds disturbed vision. Which other signs and symptoms are associated with this disorder? Select all that apply. A) memory disturbances B) upper eyelid retraction C) bulging eyes D) seizures E) conjunctivitis

A) memory disturbances D) seizures

Which vision impairment is associated with elongation of the eyeball? A) myopia B) astigmatism C) hyperopia D) presbyopia

A) myopia

Which physiological process takes place more rapidly after an individual is 30 years of age? A) osteoclastic activity B) bone growth C) osteoblastic activity D) all of the above

A) osteoclastic activity

Which signs or symptoms does the nurse observe while assessing a client with diabetes insipidus? Select all that apply. A) poor skin turgor B) galactorrhea C) amenorrhea D) dry mucous membranes E) orthostatic hypotension

A) poor skin turgor D) dry mucous membranes

Which symptoms are associated with autonomic neruopathy? Select all that apply. A) postural hypotension B) anhidrosis C) microalbuminuria D) gastroparesis E) paresthesias in feet

A) postural hypotension D) gastroparesis E) paresthesias in feet

A 45-year-old client has impaired vision and has just started using reading glasses. Which vision impairment is present in the client? A) presbyopia B) myopia C) hyperopia D) ambylopia

A) presbyopia

A nurse is assessing a 28-year-old client who is a smoker and has inherited Marfan syndrome as a genetic disorder. The previous medical reports of the client do not suggest any evidence of an underlying lung disease. Which condition is possible in the client according to the nurse's prediction? A) primary spontaneous pneumothorax B) iatrogenic pneumonthorax C) traumatic pneumonthorax D) tension pneumonthorax

A) primary spontaneous pneumothorax

The nurse suspects nocturnal hypoglycemia in a diabetic client. Which symptoms can the nurse expect to observe in this client? Select all that apply. A) sleep disturbance B) severe dehydration C) mania D) morning headache E) vivid nightmares

A) sleep disturbance D) morning headache E) vivid nightmares

A nurse finds that a client has motor and sensory loss on the right side of the body. The diagnostic tests reveal ischemia. The nurse suspects that an ischemic stroke has occurred. Which other finding indicates that the client has ischemia in the left hemisphere? A) speech problem B) hearing problem C) learning problem D) smelling problem

A) speech problem

Which hormone indirectly helps in the formation of bone by stimulating muscle growth? A) testosterone B) calcitonin C) parathyroid hormone D) calcitriol

A) testosterone

Which zone exhibits the greatest degree of thermal injury within the skin? A) zone of coagulation B) zone of stasis C) sone of hyperemia D) all of the above

A) zone of coagulation

Which unique respiratory infection is caused by a resilient bacterial organism that can remain dormant in the body? A)Tuberculosis (TB) B) Pulmonary aspiration C) dyspnea D) cough

A)Tuberculosis (TB)

A nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about cerebrovascular disorders and associated pathophysiology. Which statement of the student nurse requires correction? A) "A small blood vessel infarction that is associated with hypertension is known as a lacunar infarct." B) "The right atrium undergoes atrial fibrillation with stasis of blood and clot formation in an ischemic stroke." C) "The ischemia of the brain is caused by a thromboembolism from a carotid stenosis in a transient ischemic attack." D) "The cerebral artery ruptures and causes a large amount of blood to compress the brain tissue in a hemorrhagic shock."

B) "The right atrium undergoes atrial fibrillation with stasis of blood and clot formation in an ischemic stroke."

Which disorder is associated with the compression of the bilateral nerve roots of the lumbosacral region? A) Horner's syndrome B) Cauda equina syndrome C) Brown- Sequard syndrome D) Anterior spinal artery syndrome

B) Cauda equina syndrome

A patient presents to the ER with a foul odor in spots where necrosis of tissue has developed. What organism causes this foul odor? A) human papilloma virus B) Clostridium perfringens C) Helicobacter pylori D) Streptococcus

B) Clostridium perfringens

Which cranial nerve senses the flow of endolymph fluid in the ear? A) Cranial nerve XII B) Cranial nerve VIII C) Cranial nerve V D) Cranial nerve I

B) Cranial nerve VIII

A client presents with complaints of difficulty breathing and looks pale. The client experiences excessive perspiration and his or her electrocardiogram shows an irregular rhythm. Which other finding will indicate that the client may have developed myocardial infarction? A) Nitroglycerin relieved the pain B) Nitroglycerin did not relieve the pain, even after taking 2 doses C) aspirin relieved the pain D) none of the above

B) Nitroglycerin did not relieve the pain, even after taking 2 doses

The nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about skeletal muscles. Which statement by a student nurse indicates effective learning? A) The thick filaments of sarcomeres are made up of a protein called actin." B) The individual muscle fibers of skeletal muscle are arranged in bundles called fascicles." C) "The fascicles contain 10 to 30 muscle fibers encased in connective tissue called epimysium." D) "The thin filaments of sarcomeres are made up of a protein called myosin."

B) The individual muscle fibers of skeletal muscle are arranged in bundles called fascicles."

A fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) test can be utilized to evaluation for which condition? A) Liver B) Thyroid C) Colorectal D) Cervical

B) Thyroid

While reviewing the clinical history of a client with brain injury, the nurse finds that there is a bruising of the mastoid process behind the ear of the affected side. Which fracture should the nurse suspect in the client? A) linear fracture B) basilar skull fracture C) depressed fracture D) frontal fossa fracture

B) basilar skull fracture

Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes which type of cancer? A) breast cancer B) cervical C) ovarian D) prostate

B) cervical

While assessing a child, a nurse finds a characteristic gray coloring on 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA). On communicating with the parent, the nurse finds that the child has ingested toilet bowl cleaner accidentally. Which condition does the nurse expect in the child? A) thermal burns B) chemical burns C) radiation burns D) electrical burns

B) chemical burns

Which cellular organelle uses a sweeping motion to rid the body of foreign debris? Example: rids the respiratory tract of mucus or inhaled dust. A) endoplasmic reticulum B) cilia C) nucleus D) ribosome

B) cilia

While teaching a group of student nurses about various musculoskeletal disorders, the nurse states, "This syndrome occurs when tissue pressure exceeds perfusion pressure in a closed anatomic space." Which syndrome is the nurse describing? A) Honer syndrome B) Compartment syndrome C) carpel tunnel syndrome D) cauda equine syndrome

B) compartment syndrome

What is the most common complication expected in clients with Type I Diabetes? A) Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome B) diabetic ketoacidosis C) metabolic syndrome D) none of the above

B) diabetic ketoacidosis

Which neurotransmitter dysfunction has been implicated in Tourette's syndrome? A) serotonin B) dopamine C) acetylcholine D) none of the above

B) dopamine

A client has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. Which of the following laboratory findings do you expect to see on his bloodwork? A) decreased melanin concentration B) increased concentration of urine C) increased sodium concentration in the serum D) decreased concentration of serum calcium

B) increased concentration of urine

A patient has been told he is suffering from prolonged ischemia and tissue death. Which term can be used to refer to this condition? A) gangrene B) infarction C) necrosis D) apoptosis

B) infarction

The medical reports of a client who suffered an accident show injuries at the sixth thoracic vertebra. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client? A) concussion B) neurogenic shock C) diffuse axonal injury D) conus medullaris syndrome

B) neurogenic shock

Which disorders result from vitamin D deficiency? Select all that apply. A) osteoporosis B) osteomalacia C) spinal stenosis D) osteoarthritis E) rickets

B) osteomalacia E) rickets

Which condition results in lung tissue filling up with fluid or pus, inflammatory cells, and fibrin? A) acute bronchitis B) pneumonia C) tracheitis D) acute rhinitis

B) pneumonia

Which factor can cause herniation of the brain stem? A) cerebral vasospasm B) rupture of a cerebral artery C) compression of optic nerve D) oculomotor nerve dysfunction

B) rupture of a cerebral artery

A registered nurse is teaching nursing students about ischemic cardiomyopathy. Which statement made by one of the student nurses indicates effective learning? A) "Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the disorder that restricts the ventricle's ability to fully expand." B) "Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a genetic predisposition for the muscular enlargement of the interventricular septal wall." C) "Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the scarring of the heart muscle caused by coronary artery insufficiency." D) "Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the enlargement and hypertrophy of the left or right ventricles."

C) "Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the scarring of the heart muscle caused by coronary artery insufficiency."

How many adenosine triphosphates (ATPs) are produced in aerobic energy metabolism? A) 2 B) 3 C) 34 D) none of these answers are correct

C) 34

Which eye infection spreads easily thought contact? A) Chalazion B) Blepharitis C) Conjunctivitis D) Scleritis

C) Conjunctivitis

Which condition is characterized by the deposition of immune complexes, causing inflammation and fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac? A) infective endocarditis B) unstable angina C) Dressler's syndrome D) myocarditis

C) Dressler's syndrome

How does primary thrombocytosis differ from secondary thrombocytosis? A) It has an elevated platelet count B) It is a development of thrombosis, which is unclear. C) It occurs in the bone marrow. D) It occurs as a result of an excessive number of platelets.

C) It occurs in the bone marrow.

A client shows non-inflammatory open comedones on the skin along with the presence of lesions. Which microorganism infection will the nurse suspect in the client? A) pseudomonas species B) Staphylococcus aureus C) Propionibacterium acnes D) Borrelia burgdorferi

C) Propionibacterium acnes

After performing a colonoscopy on a client who has cervical cancer, a primary health care provider tells a nurse that the tumor has spread into the lower third of the vagina. Which stage of cervical cancer should the nurse document in the client's medical record? A) Stage I B) Stage II C) Stage III D) Stage IV

C) Stage III

A client is diagnosed with multiple endocrine neoplasia. Which sign or symptom observed in the client indicates the presence of pituitary tumors? A) Bone pain B) Galactorrhea C) Visual disturbances D) Gynecomastia

C) Visual disturbances

A left ventricular impulse is seen through the chest wall of a client. On palpation, a diastolic thrill is palpated along the left sternal border and a systolic thrill is palpable in the jugular notch. To which pathological condition could these symptoms be attributed? A) Mitral valve prolapse B) Tricuspid valve stenosis C) aortic valve insufficiency D) mitral valve insufficiency

C) aortic valve insufficiency

The most malignant type of brain tumor is: A) Meningiomas B) Ependymomas C) Astrocytic tumors D) Oligodendroglial tumors

C) astrocytic tumors

Which eye disorder is associated with irregular clumping of proteinaceous substances within the lens? A) papilledema B) diabetic retinopathy C) cataract D) glaucoma

C) cataract

While teaching a group of student nurses about different types of fractures, the nursing instructor says, "This fracture is characterized by the crushing of cancellous bone." Which type of fracture is the nursing instructor describing? A) complete B) comminuted C) compression D) transverse

C) compression

Which clinical manifestation is observed in a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture? A) hyperthermia B) decreased HR C) cool extremities D) increased blood pressure

C) cool extremities

The nurse is caring for a client with immune mediated type 1 diabetes. What would the nurse expect to be the cause for this condition in the client? A) insulin resistance B) hyperinsulinism C) destruction of beta cells D) both A and B

C) destruction of beta cells

Which neurotransmitter is depleted in clients with Parkinson's disease? A) acetylcholine B) serotonin C) dopamine D) glutamate

C) dopamine

Which condition would a nurse expect in a client with polycythemia vera? A) angina B) orthopnea C) hyperuricemia D) ulcers on lower extremities

C) hyperuricemia

Which condition is related to ankylosing spondylitis? A) inflammation at the joint of the great toe B) formation of abscesses in the bone C) inflammation at the point where tendons and ligaments join the bone around a joint D) formation of abscesses in the paravertebral muscles

C) inflammation at the point where tendons and ligaments join the bone around a joint

A client comes to the hospital with reports of chest pain due to lymphoma. Reports show that the lymphoma cells have a rapid growth, but are curable. How would this lymphoma be classified? A) low-grade lymphoma B) high-grade lymphoma C) intermittent-grade lymphoma D) all of the above

C) intermittent-grade lymphoma

Which type of epileptic seizure is characterized by sudden lapse of consciousness for 5 to 30 seconds? A) tonic seizure B) clonic seizure C) petit mal seizure D) tonic-clonic seizure

C) petit mal seizure

A nurse is assessing a client with a short but thick neck circumference. Which form of cardiopulmonary disorder can the nurse suspect in the client? A) allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis B) cor pumonale C) pickwickian syndrome D) marfan syndrome

C) pickwickian syndrome

While assessing a client, a nurse finds that the skin on the wrist appears pearl-pink, wet, and blistered. On further assessment, the nurse finds that the client's dermis is exposed, extremely tender, and painful due to scalds. What does the nurse infer from these findings? A) the client has superficial burns B) the client has deep partial thickness burns C) the client has superficial partial thickness burns D) the client has full thickness burns

C) the client has superficial partial thickness burns

While reviewing the medical record of a client with a skin disorder, the nurse finds the term "lichenification" in the record. Which symptom would the nurse anticipate to assess in this client? A) A scratch that breaks the skin's surface B) An irregular, elevated scar tissue C) A crack in the skin that breaks through keratin D) A hardening or thickening of the skin with markings

D) A hardening or thickening of the skin with markings

A registered nurse is teaching nursing students about cardiac output. Which statement indicates effective learning by the student nurse? A) Cardiac output is increased in heart failure B) Cardiac output is unvaried by body size C) Adrenergic stimulation slows heart rate and cholinergic stimulation raises heart rate D) Cardiac output is the amount of blood that the heart pumps out of the L ventricle

D) Cardiac output is the amount of blood that the heart pumps out of the L ventricle

Which condition exhibits "moon facies" as a characteristic symptom? A) Grave's disease B) Adrenal insufficiency C) Myxedema D) Crushing's syndrome

D) Crushing's syndrome

Which disorder is caused by an increase in the hormones that are secreted from the adrenal gland? A) Addison's disease B) Hypothyroidism C) Diabetes mellitus D) Crushing's syndrome

D) Crushing's syndrome

A client has just been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Which physiological finding do you expect to see in this patient? A) Leukoplakia B) Hepatomegaly C) Cranial Nerve dysfunction D) Tender costovetebral angle

D) Tender costovetebral angle

Suzie is exercising and Janis is lying on the couch watching football. Suzie is producing more energy because: A) There is an increase in the synthesis of protein B) There is an increase in the production of pyruvic acid in the cells C) There is an increase in the conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid D) There is an increase in the production of mitochondria in the muscle cells.

D) There is an increase in the production of mitochondria in the muscle cells.

The nurse observes hyperpigmented, velvety macular lesions on the neck during the assessment of a diabetic client. What does the nurse infer from this observation? A) pigmented pretibial papules B) lipoatrophy C) lipohypertrophy D) acanthosis nigricans

D) acanthosis nigricans

A client who complains of weakness is found to have developed anemia. Which physical manifestation should the nurse look for to confirm that the client has developed iron-deficiency anemia? A) glossitis B) koilonychias C) cheilitis D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which symptom is associated with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome? A) severe dehydration B) stupor C) confusion D) all of the above

D) all of the above

On assessing the physical findings of a client, the nurse discovers that the client has red, swollen, inflamed pharynx and tonsils. Stridor is heard upon auscultation of the lungs. What condition can the nurse suspect from the findings? A) laryngitis B) acute bronchitis C) lung abscess D) epiglottitis

D) epiglottitis

Which musculoskeletal disorder is also called adhesive capsulitis? A) bursitis B) carpel tunnel syndrome C) plantar fasciitis D) frozen shoulder

D) frozen shoulder

The nurse observes a diabetic client who has a wound that has not healed for a long time. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client? A) transient ischemic attack B) peripheral neuropathy C) accelerated atherosclerosis D) immunosuppression

D) immunosuppression

Which part of the brain regulates cardiac and respiratory functions? A) pons B) midbrain C) cerebellum D) medulla oblongata

D) medulla oblongata

The nurse observes that an older client has a hunched back. Which disorder does the nurse suspect? A) osteomalacia B) spinal stenosis C) osteoarthritis D) osteoporosis

D) osteoporosis

The nurse is caring for a client with seizures, severely elevated blood pressure, and impaired mentation. The primary health-care provider suspects the client's condition is an endocrine disorder. A 24-hour urinalysis report shows an excess amount of catecholamine metabolites. What might be the diagnosis of the client? A) Crushing's syndrome B) pheochromocytoma C) multiple endocribe neoplasia D) pineal tumor

D) pheochromocytoma

Which endocrine gland is called the master gland? A) pineal B) adrenal C) thyroid D) pituitary

D) pituitary

What is a clot that has traveled to the pulmonary arterial circulation and caused obstruction of the arterial blood flow through the lungs known as? A) idiopathic pumonary fibrosis B) pleural effusion C) pulmonary edema D) pulmonary embolism

D) pulmonary embolism

Which is the most common cause of erythropoietin deficiency? A) bone marrow damage B) spleen dysfunction C) hyperthyroidism D) renal failure

D) renal failure

Which complication is suspected in a client whose blood sugar is less than 30 mg/dL? A) anorexia B) anhidrosis C) bradycardia D) seizure

D) seizure

After assessing the burns in a client, a nurse documents "first-degree burns" in the client's medical records. Which finding in the client supports the nurse's documentation? A) full thickness burns B) deep partial thickness burns C) superficial partial thickness burns D) superficial burns

D) superficial burns

While assessing a client, a nurse finds that the client's external ear has an altered function. Which finding in the client supports the nurse's finding? A) The client has a damaged Eustachian tube B) the client has damaged auditory ossicles C) the client has a damaged cochlea D) the client has a damaged eardrum

D) the client has a damaged eardrum

What causes lymphomas? A) they appear like blast cells B) they develop in the precursor cells of the bone marrow C) they do not differentiate into mature cells D) they arise from abnormal proliferation of T lymphocytes

D) they arise from abnormal proliferation of T lymphocytes

A client is having a skin rash presented as an oval-shaped and red-colored lesion. On assessment, the nurse finds enlargement of lymph nodes in this client. Which condition should the nurse suspect in the client? A) dactylitis B) psoriatic arthritis C) lyme disease D) sacroilitis

Lyme disease