Test Bank For Essentials Of Pathophysiology For Nursinf Practice 1st Edition By Cook

PRIMEXAM.COM Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice 1st Edition Cook Test Bank Test Bank Chapter 1: Variation and disease 1. Which group of the following physiological changes are all associated with raised glucocorticoid secretion in the long-lasting stress response? a. raised amino acid levels in blood, immunosuppression, reduced fatty acid levels b. raised white cells, increased ketone levels, increased calcium excretion c. raised plasma glucose, negative nitrogen balance, decreased white cell count d. fall in blood glucose levels, increased nitrogen excretion in urine, increased extracellular fluid Ans: C 2. Which of the following clinical changes are not all associated with ageing? a. reduced vulnerability to antigens, drug metabolism maintained at normal level, osteoporosis b. enhanced oxygen saturation, impaired balance and risk of falls, increased risk of infection c. drug metabolism maintained at normal level, reduced exercise tolerance, increased risk of infection d. osteoporosis, fluid balance impaired, loss of high-tone hearing Ans: D 3. Achieving a diagnosis is important in PCP. Which of the following is the least relevant processes in medical diagnosis a. psychological testing for patient support b. history taking - importance of information about the individual and the family to help to identify the disease and its presentation