NURS 6501 Quiz 1 A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to a stillborn child. Autopsy reveals that the fetus has 92 chromosomes. What term may be on the autopsy report to describe this condition?

NURS 6501 Quiz 1 A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to a stillborn child. Autopsy reveals that the fetus has 92 chromosomes. What term may be on the autopsy report to describe this condition?

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Question 1

A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to a stillborn
child. Autopsy reveals that the fetus has 92 chromosomes. What term may be on
the autopsy report to describe this condition?

Question 2

A group of prison inmates developed tuberculosis following
exposure to an infected inmate. On examination, tissues were soft and granular
(like clumped cheese). Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 3

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle
energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle
performance?

Question 4

The student is reviewing functions of the cell. The student
would be correct in identifying the primary function of the nerve cell as:

Question 5

Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a
direct result of:

Question 6

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how glucose is
transported from the blood to the cell. What type of transport system should
the nurse discuss with the patient?

Question 7

Why is potassium able to diffuse easily in and out of cells?

Question 8

A patient who has diarrhea receives a hypertonic saline
solution intravenously to replace the sodium and chloride lost in the stool.
What effect will this fluid replacement have on cells?

Question 9

The nurse would be correct in identifying the predominant
extracellular cation as:

Question 10

A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin,
eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will support this diagnosis?

Question 11

A nurse is reading a chart and sees the term oncotic
pressure. The nurse recalls that oncotic pressure (colloid osmotic pressure) is
determined by:

Question 12

A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome.
What is the nurse’s best response?

Question 13

Which of the following mutations have the most significant
effect on protein synthesis?

Question 14

What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a
karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X
chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely spaced
nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair.

Question 15

A 55-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is
examined for respiratory disturbance. Examination of his airway (bronchial)
reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells have replaced the normal
columnar ciliated cells. This type of cellular adaptation is called:

 

Week 2 quiz

Question 1

The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:

Question 2

The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur
more commonly among children who:

Question 3

A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis.
Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms?

Question 4

A patient has chicken pox. How does the varicella replicate?

Question 5

A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary
to osteoporosis. This condition is caused by an increase in bone:

Question 6

Researchers now believe that RA is:

Question 7

A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the
following findings would be considered a symptom of this disease?

Question 8

After studying about fungi, which information indicates a
correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections:

Question 9

A 5-year-old female takes a hike through the woods during a
school field trip. Upon returning home, she hugs her father, and he later
develops poison ivy. Which of the following immune reactions is he
experiencing?

Question 10

A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by
radiologic exam. She is at high risk for:

Question 11

A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers
in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is
caused by:

Question 12

A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and
is taking immunosuppressive drugs. He now has painful vesicular eruptions on
the face and trunk. He reports that he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis based on his chicken pox history?

Question 13

A 4-month-old female is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis
(AD). Which of the following assessment findings by the nurse will most likely
support this diagnosis?

Question 14

In discoid lupus erythematosus, skin lesions may be
accompanied by Raynaud phenomenon, which is manifested by:

Question 15

The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of
rubella as:

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Week 3 quiz

Question 1

A 69-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presents
to the emergency room (ER) after a month-long episode of headaches and
confusion. Based on his alcoholism, a likely cause of his neurologic symptoms
is:

Question 2

A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive
movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He
is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms that
eventually affect the entire body. The most likely diagnosis is:

Question 3

A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma
and a long-term history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in
mental status. MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhagic stroke. What does the
nurse suspect caused this type of stroke?

Question 4

A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a
rehabilitation center. He experiences delirium, inability to concentrate, and
is easily distracted. From which of the following is he most likely suffering?

Question 5

When planning care for a child in pain, which principle
should the nurse remember? The pain threshold in children is _____ that of
adults.

Question 6

The nursing student would correctly identify the most common
symptom of brain abscess as:

Question 7

A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is
occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:

Question 8

A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia. Which
assessment finding will most help support this diagnosis?

Question 9

A 20-year-old male was brought to the emergency room (ER)
for severe burns. He requested something for the excruciating pain he was
experiencing. Blocking which of the following neurotransmitters would reduce
his pain?

Question 10

An older adult is admitted to the ER following a fall. The
patient complains of pain in the back. The patient has a history of
osteoporosis. The nurse would expect the patient’s injury and subsequent pain
is most likely due to:

Question 11

A child presents to his primary care provider with
disorientation, delirium, aggressiveness, and stupor. His parents report that he
was recently ill with an upper respiratory infection, which they treated with
aspirin. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Question 12

A 15-month-old child from Pennsylvania was brought to the ER
for fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis. Which of the
following diagnosis will be documented in the chart?

Question 13

A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a
motor vehicle accident. He remains in a vegetative state (VS) 1 month after the
accident. Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the patient
alive?

Question 14

A 15-year-old male was struck by a motor vehicle and
suffered a traumatic brain injury. Paramedics found him unconscious at the
scene of the accident. During the ambulance ride, he regained consciousness and
was able to maintain a conversation with the medical staff. Upon arrival to
hospital, he was alert and oriented. Physical exam reveals confusion and
impaired responsiveness. What is the probable nature of his brain injury based
on this history?

Question 15

Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency
room (ER) after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents
report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant
be screened?

 

 

Week 4 quiz

Question 1

Which of the following findings in the patient with Raynaud
disease would indicate a need for further teaching?

Question 2

A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis. How
should the nurse respond? In general, atherosclerosis is caused by:

Question 3

A 28-year-old female presents with severe chest pain and
shortness of breath. She is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, which most
likely originated from the:

Question 4

Which characteristic changes should the nurse keep in mind
while caring for a patient with left heart failure? As left heart failure
progresses:

Question 5

A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG.
Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a variable QRS rate with rhythm
irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be
recorded on the chart?

Question 6

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm.
Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located?

Question 7

A 50-year-old female received trauma to the chest that
caused severe impairment of the primary pacemaker cells of the heart. Which of
the following areas received the greatest damage?

Question 8

When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what
complications will the nurse monitor for?

Question 9

While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava
syndrome (SVCS), which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a
progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous
distention of the upper extremities and head.

Question 10

Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for
high-output failure in a patient?

Question 11

A 75-year-old female has been critically ill with multiple
organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for longer than a week and has developed a
severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance. The statement that best describes
this imbalance is which of the following?

.

Question 12

A 50-year-old female presents with a low heart rate and low
blood pressure. She is given an intravenous (IV) infusion of fluids. The
increase in atrial distension results in:

Question 13

A 32-year-old female presents with lower leg pain, with
swelling and redness. While obtaining the patient’s history, which finding
could have caused her condition?

Question 14

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was
diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous distention in
the upper extremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse
observe on the chart?

Question 15

A 51-year-old male is at the health clinic for an annual
physical exam. After walking from the car to the clinic, he developed
substernal pain. He also reported discomfort in his left shoulder and his jaw,
lasting 2 to 3 minutes and then subsiding with rest. He indicates that this has
occurred frequently over the past few months with similar exertion. The nurse
suspects he is most likely experiencing:

 

 

Week 5 quiz

Question 1

A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which
principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is
usually:

Question 2

A 20-year-old male underwent an echocardiogram to assess
chest pain. Results revealed a congenital defect in papillary muscles. Which of
the following would the nurse expect to occur?

Question 3

A 75-year-old male has severe chest pain and dials 911. Lab
tests at the hospital reveal elevated levels of cardiac troponins I and T.
Based upon the lab findings, the nurse suspects which of the following has
occurred?

Question 4

A 67-year-old female was previously diagnosed with rheumatic
heart disease. Tests reveal lipoprotein deposition with chronic inflammation
that impairs blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis recorded on the chart?

Question 5

A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with
fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect
the patient to exhibit?

Question 6

A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Which
of the following intrauterine factors should the nurse focus on during the
history that could have caused this disorder?

Question 7

A 50-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit
with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). He is being treated for
shock. His cardiopulmonary symptoms include low blood pressure, tachycardia,
and tachypnea. His skin is pale and cool. The primary cause of his shock is
most likely:

Question 8

A newborn is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta.
Which of the following assessments would aid in diagnosis?

Question 9

A 56-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for
a checkup. Physical exam reveals edema, hepatomegaly, and muffled heart sounds.
Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse?

Question 10

A 2-week-old infant presents with poor feeding, fatigue,
dyspnea, and a murmur. She is diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
A nurse recalls this condition results in a(n):

Question 11

When a person is in shock, a nurse remembers impairment in
cellular metabolism is cause by:

Question 12

When a patient asks the nurse what is the most common cause
of myocardial ischemia, which statement is the correct response? The most
common cause of myocardial ischemia is:

Question 13

While planning care, the nurse remembers which principle? In
valvular _____, the valve opening is constricted and narrowed because the valve
leaflets, or cusps, fail to open completely.

Question 14

What factors make a patient prone to neurogenic shock?
Neurogenic shock can be caused by any factor that inhibits the:

Question 15

A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock.
Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is
usually:

 

 

Week 6 quiz

Question 1

While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the
following is characteristic of asthma?

Question 2

Which patient would the nurse assess for paroxysmal
nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? A patient with:

Question 3

A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow
breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia.
Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute
lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following
is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

Question 4

A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident
that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The
nurse assesses the patient for which complication?

Question 5

A nurse recalls asthma is classified by:

Question 6

While reviewing lab results, to help confirm a diagnosis of
cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the
child’s sweat?

Question 7

A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which
information should be included? CF is an _____ disease.

Question 8

When the nurse observes a diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia,
the patient generally acquires this pneumonia:

Question 9

A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation.
When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa
promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated?

Question 10

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed
with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and
radiation at his job. Which of the following should the nurse realize had the
greatest impact on the development of his cancer?

Question 11

A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the
following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as part of an
asthmatic attack?

Question 12

A 50-year-old diabetic male did not take his medication and
is now in metabolic acidosis. He is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What
type of breathing will the nurse observe upon assessment?

Question 13

An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and
cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does
the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

Question 14

A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor
feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the
following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report?

Question 15

A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty
expiring a given volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that
the patient is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease.

 

 

Week 7 quiz

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end
product of the clotting cascade is this patient unable to make?

Question 2

A 25-year-old female has a heavy menses during which she
loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the following adaptations should the
nurse expect?

Question 3

A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion
of iron is located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of
total body iron is located in the:

Question 4

A 65-year-old male experienced loss of appetite, weight
loss, lemon-yellow skin, liver enlargement, and a beefy red tongue shortly
before his death. Autopsy suggested pernicious anemia, and the cause of death
would most likely reveal:

Question 5

While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most
abundant cells in the blood are:

Question 6

A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which
information should the nurse include? In addition to playing a role in
hemostasis, platelets have the ability to:

Question 7

A 45-year-old male is diagnosed with macrocytic,
normochromic anemia. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of this condition
is:

Question 8

A 34-year-old male presents in the emergency room with
extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. His skin and sclera appear to have a
yellowish discoloration. These assessment findings are consistent with which
type of anemia?

Question 9

A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have
membrane-bound granules in their cytoplasm and they show phagocytic activity.
Which of the following cells is most similar?

Question 10

A 10-year-old male presents with abdominal swelling, night
sweats, fever, and weight loss. He is diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma. Upon
obtaining the history, which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 11

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.
When the parents ask who is responsible for this disease, what is the nurse’s
best response? He most likely inherited it from:

Question 12

For a patient experiencing hypersplenism, the nurse expects
the erythrocytes to be:

Question 13

Thrombocytopenia may be:

Question 14

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse
assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because:

Question 15

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse
assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease?

 

 

Week 8 quiz

Question 1

For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux, the nurse
would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning?

Question 2

The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding
is:

Question 3

A 27-year-old male presents with fever, GI bleeding,
hepatomegaly, and transient joint pain. He reports that as a child he received
blood transfusions following a motor vehicle accident. He also indicates he was
vaccinated against hepatitis B. Which of the following types of hepatitis does
the clinician think he most likely has?

Question 4

A 55-year-old male died in a motor vehicle accident. Autopsy
revealed an enlarged liver caused by fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy,
and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. The most likely cause of his
condition is:

Question 5

Acute pancreatitis often manifests with pain to which of the
following regions?

Question 6

The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with
Hirschsprung disease is related to which finding?

Question 7

The most common clinical manifestation of portal
hypertension is _____ bleeding.

Question 8

The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains:

Question 9

The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are:

Question 10

Reflux esophagitis is defined as a(n):

Question 11

Marasmus is most common in children of which age group?

Question 12

Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from
chronic liver disease are the result of:

Question 13

A 50-year-old male is experiencing reflux of chyme from the
stomach. He is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is caused
by:

Question 14

Kwashiorkor is a severe dietary deficiency of:

Question 15

A 40-year-old male develops an intestinal obstruction
related to protrusion of the intestine through the inguinal ring. This
condition is referred to as:

 

Week 9 quiz

Question 1

A patient has high levels of hormones. To adapt to the high
hormone concentrations, the patient’s target cells have the capacity for:

Question 2

A patient has researched lipid-soluble hormones on the
Internet. Which information indicates the patient has a good understanding?
Lipid-soluble hormone receptors cross the plasma membrane by:

Question 3

A 50-year-old female presents with lightheadedness and
overall abnormal feelings. Hyperaldosteronism is diagnosed. Which of the
following symptoms would the nurse expect?

Question 4

A 12-year-old female is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. When
the parents ask what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response?

Question 5

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A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Synthesis
of which of the following would decrease in this patient?

Question 6

A 22-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit
with a closed head injury sustained in a motorcycle accident. The injury has
caused severe damage to the posterior pituitary. Which of the following
complications should the nurse anticipate?

Question 7

If the patient has a problem with the pineal gland, which
substance would the nurse monitor?

Question 8

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A 50-year-old male patient is deficient in ADH production.
Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect to find?

Question 9

A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung
infection) is evaluated for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH).
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be expected in this
patient?

Question 10

When catecholamines are released in a patient, what should
the nurse assess for?

Question 11

An endocrinologist isolated a new hormone and found it to be
a water-soluble amine. Which of the following is most like this new hormone?

Question 12

A 30-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting
tumor of the pancreas alpha cells. Which of the following would the nurse
expect to be most likely increased in this patient?

Question 13

A 25-year-old male presents with fatigue, constipation, and
sexual dysfunction. Tests reveal all pituitary hormones are normal and no
masses are present. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of his symptoms is
a dysfunction in the:

Question 14

A 25-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a
medical-surgical unit. Palpation of her neck would most likely reveal:

Question 15

A 12-year-old male is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which
of the following tests should the nurse prepare the patient to best confirm the
diagnosis?

 

 

Week 10 quiz

Question 1

A 15-year-old female presents with flank pain, irritability,
malaise, and fever. Tests reveal glomerulonephritis. When the parents ask what
could have caused this, how should the nurse respond?

Question 2

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with renal failure. While
the nurse is reviewing lab results, which of the following lab values would be
most consistent with this diagnosis?

Question 3

A 7-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for
incontinence. His mother indicates that he has never been continent. Which of
the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

Question 4

If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal
function, which test should the nurse monitor?

Question 5

When a patient’s renal system secretes rennin, what effect
will that cause in the body? It causes the direct activation of:

Question 6

A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain,
hematuria, and fever. Which of the following does the nurse suspect the patient
is most likely experiencing?

Question 7

A urologist is discussing the phagocytic cells that lie
between the layers of the renal corpuscle. What is the urologist describing?

Question 8

While turning a patient with chronic renal failure, which
principle should the nurse recall? Bone fractures are a risk factor in chronic
renal failure because:

Question 9

A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident
during which he loses a lot of blood. The nurse realizes he is in acute renal
failure caused by:

Question 10

A nurse is describing the trigone. Which information should
be included? The trigone is defined as:

Question 11

A 6-year-old male is experiencing urine reflux from the
urinary bladder into a grossly dilated ureter and calyces. He was diagnosed
with vesicoureteral reflux. This condition would be graded:

Question 12

When the nurse discusses the glomerulus and Bowman capsule
together, it is referred to as the renal:

Question 13

On average the kidneys receive approximately _____ of the
cardiac output.

Question 14

A 55-year-old male presents reporting urinary retention.
Tests reveal that he has a lower urinary tract obstruction. Which of the
following is of most concern to the nurse?

Question 15

A urologist is discussing a structure that supplies blood to
the medulla. What is the urologist describing?

 

 

Week 11 quiz

Question 1

A 68-year-old male presents complaining of difficulty having
sexual intercourse. He reports that his penis curves during erection. This
condition is referred to as:

Question 2

A 25-year-old sexually active female presents with
urethritis, dysuria, and cervical discharge. She is diagnosed with the most
common bacteria STI in the United States. The student would identify this
infection is due to:

Question 3

A middle-aged male speaks to his physician about benign BPH.
He reveals that his father was recently diagnosed with this condition, and he
wants to know if he could have it. The physician tells him that a common
complaint from men with mild to moderate BPH is:

Question 4

When a patient who is trying to get pregnant asks where the
usual site of fertilization is, how should the nurse respond? The:

Question 5

An example of a parasitic STI that is transmitted through
close skin-to-skin contact is:

Question 6

The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ
prolapse to be:

Question 7

When a staff member asks the nurse what the thick middle
layer of the uterine wall is called, what is the nurse’s best response? The:

Question 8

Copy of The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic
organ prolapse to be:

Question 9

When discussing the difference between male and female sex
hormones, which information should the nurse include? The major difference
between male and female sex hormone production is that:

Question 10

During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found
to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone. This cyst
is classified as a _____ cyst.

Question 11

A 30-year-old male presents with penile tenderness and
discharge. Physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted
back over the glans penis. He is suffering from:

Question 12

Which information indicates the nurse has a good
understanding of the menstrual cycle? When estrogen and progesterone levels
drop, the endometrium enters the _____ phase.

Question 13

Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical
manifestation of breast cancer?

Question 14

A nurse is discussing female anatomy. Which body structure
contains the openings to the vagina and urinary meatus?

Question 15

The patient’s medication has a side effect of gynecomastia.
The patient asks the nurse to define this term. The nurse would respond that
gynecomastia is:

 

 

Quiz 1

Question 1

A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to a stillborn
child. Autopsy reveals that the fetus has 92 chromosomes. What term may be on
the autopsy report to describe this condition?

Question 2

A group of prison inmates developed tuberculosis following
exposure to an infected inmate. On examination, tissues were soft and granular
(like clumped cheese). Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 3

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle
energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle
performance?

Question 4

The student is reviewing functions of the cell. The student
would be correct in identifying the primary function of the nerve cell as:

Question 5

Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a
direct result of:

Question 6

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how glucose is
transported from the blood to the cell. What type of transport system should
the nurse discuss with the patient?

Question 7

Why is potassium able to diffuse easily in and out of cells?

Question 8

A patient who has diarrhea receives a hypertonic saline
solution intravenously to replace the sodium and chloride lost in the stool.
What effect will this fluid replacement have on cells?

Question 9

The nurse would be correct in identifying the predominant
extracellular cation as:

Question 10

A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin,
eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will support this diagnosis?

Question 11

A nurse is reading a chart and sees the term oncotic
pressure. The nurse recalls that oncotic pressure (colloid osmotic pressure) is
determined by:

Question 12

A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome.
What is the nurse’s best response?

Question 13

Which of the following mutations have the most significant
effect on protein synthesis?

Question 14

What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a
karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X
chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely spaced
nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair.

Question 15

A 55-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is
examined for respiratory disturbance. Examination of his airway (bronchial)
reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells have replaced the normal
columnar ciliated cells. This type of cellular adaptation is called:

 

Week 2 quiz

Question 1

The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:

Question 2

The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur
more commonly among children who:

Question 3

A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis.
Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms?

Question 4

A patient has chicken pox. How does the varicella replicate?

Question 5

A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary
to osteoporosis. This condition is caused by an increase in bone:

Question 6

Researchers now believe that RA is:

Question 7

A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the
following findings would be considered a symptom of this disease?

Question 8

After studying about fungi, which information indicates a
correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections:

Question 9

A 5-year-old female takes a hike through the woods during a
school field trip. Upon returning home, she hugs her father, and he later
develops poison ivy. Which of the following immune reactions is he
experiencing?

Question 10

A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by
radiologic exam. She is at high risk for:

Question 11

A 4-month-old female develops white spots and shallow ulcers
in her mouth. Her pediatrician diagnoses her with thrush. This condition is
caused by:

Question 12

A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and
is taking immunosuppressive drugs. He now has painful vesicular eruptions on
the face and trunk. He reports that he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis based on his chicken pox history?

Question 13

A 4-month-old female is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis
(AD). Which of the following assessment findings by the nurse will most likely
support this diagnosis?

Question 14

In discoid lupus erythematosus, skin lesions may be
accompanied by Raynaud phenomenon, which is manifested by:

Question 15

The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of
rubella as:

 

 

Week 3 quiz

Question 1

A 69-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presents
to the emergency room (ER) after a month-long episode of headaches and
confusion. Based on his alcoholism, a likely cause of his neurologic symptoms
is:

Question 2

A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive
movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He
is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms that
eventually affect the entire body. The most likely diagnosis is:

Question 3

A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma
and a long-term history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in
mental status. MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhagic stroke. What does the
nurse suspect caused this type of stroke?

Question 4

A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a
rehabilitation center. He experiences delirium, inability to concentrate, and
is easily distracted. From which of the following is he most likely suffering?

Question 5

When planning care for a child in pain, which principle
should the nurse remember? The pain threshold in children is _____ that of
adults.

Question 6

The nursing student would correctly identify the most common
symptom of brain abscess as:

Question 7

A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is
occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:

Question 8

A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia. Which
assessment finding will most help support this diagnosis?

Question 9

A 20-year-old male was brought to the emergency room (ER)
for severe burns. He requested something for the excruciating pain he was
experiencing. Blocking which of the following neurotransmitters would reduce
his pain?

Question 10

An older adult is admitted to the ER following a fall. The
patient complains of pain in the back. The patient has a history of
osteoporosis. The nurse would expect the patient’s injury and subsequent pain
is most likely due to:

Question 11

A child presents to his primary care provider with
disorientation, delirium, aggressiveness, and stupor. His parents report that he
was recently ill with an upper respiratory infection, which they treated with
aspirin. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Question 12

A 15-month-old child from Pennsylvania was brought to the ER
for fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis. Which of the
following diagnosis will be documented in the chart?

Question 13

A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a
motor vehicle accident. He remains in a vegetative state (VS) 1 month after the
accident. Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the patient
alive?

Question 14

A 15-year-old male was struck by a motor vehicle and
suffered a traumatic brain injury. Paramedics found him unconscious at the
scene of the accident. During the ambulance ride, he regained consciousness and
was able to maintain a conversation with the medical staff. Upon arrival to
hospital, he was alert and oriented. Physical exam reveals confusion and
impaired responsiveness. What is the probable nature of his brain injury based
on this history?

Question 15

Parents of a 3-month-old infant bring him to the emergency
room (ER) after he has had a seizure. He has muscle rigidity, and the parents
report they are of Jewish ancestry. For what genetic disease should this infant
be screened?

 

 

Week 4 quiz

Question 1

Which of the following findings in the patient with Raynaud
disease would indicate a need for further teaching?

Question 2

A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis. How
should the nurse respond? In general, atherosclerosis is caused by:

Question 3

A 28-year-old female presents with severe chest pain and
shortness of breath. She is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, which most
likely originated from the:

Question 4

Which characteristic changes should the nurse keep in mind
while caring for a patient with left heart failure? As left heart failure
progresses:

Question 5

A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist for an EKG.
Results indicate that he has no PR interval and a variable QRS rate with rhythm
irregularity. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be
recorded on the chart?

Question 6

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm.
Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located?

Question 7

A 50-year-old female received trauma to the chest that
caused severe impairment of the primary pacemaker cells of the heart. Which of
the following areas received the greatest damage?

Question 8

When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what
complications will the nurse monitor for?

Question 9

While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava
syndrome (SVCS), which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a
progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous
distention of the upper extremities and head.

Question 10

Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for
high-output failure in a patient?

Question 11

A 75-year-old female has been critically ill with multiple
organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for longer than a week and has developed a
severe oxygen supply and demand imbalance. The statement that best describes
this imbalance is which of the following?

.

Question 12

A 50-year-old female presents with a low heart rate and low
blood pressure. She is given an intravenous (IV) infusion of fluids. The
increase in atrial distension results in:

Question 13

A 32-year-old female presents with lower leg pain, with
swelling and redness. While obtaining the patient’s history, which finding
could have caused her condition?

Question 14

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was
diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous distention in
the upper extremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse
observe on the chart?

Question 15

A 51-year-old male is at the health clinic for an annual
physical exam. After walking from the car to the clinic, he developed
substernal pain. He also reported discomfort in his left shoulder and his jaw,
lasting 2 to 3 minutes and then subsiding with rest. He indicates that this has
occurred frequently over the past few months with similar exertion. The nurse
suspects he is most likely experiencing:

 

 

Week 5 quiz

Question 1

A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which
principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is
usually:

Question 2

A 20-year-old male underwent an echocardiogram to assess
chest pain. Results revealed a congenital defect in papillary muscles. Which of
the following would the nurse expect to occur?

Question 3

A 75-year-old male has severe chest pain and dials 911. Lab
tests at the hospital reveal elevated levels of cardiac troponins I and T.
Based upon the lab findings, the nurse suspects which of the following has
occurred?

Question 4

A 67-year-old female was previously diagnosed with rheumatic
heart disease. Tests reveal lipoprotein deposition with chronic inflammation
that impairs blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis recorded on the chart?

Question 5

A 20-year-old female is being admitted to the hospital with
fever and septic shock. Which set of assessment findings would the nurse expect
the patient to exhibit?

Question 6

A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Which
of the following intrauterine factors should the nurse focus on during the
history that could have caused this disorder?

Question 7

A 50-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit
with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). He is being treated for
shock. His cardiopulmonary symptoms include low blood pressure, tachycardia,
and tachypnea. His skin is pale and cool. The primary cause of his shock is
most likely:

Question 8

A newborn is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta.
Which of the following assessments would aid in diagnosis?

Question 9

A 56-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for
a checkup. Physical exam reveals edema, hepatomegaly, and muffled heart sounds.
Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse?

Question 10

A 2-week-old infant presents with poor feeding, fatigue,
dyspnea, and a murmur. She is diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
A nurse recalls this condition results in a(n):

Question 11

When a person is in shock, a nurse remembers impairment in
cellular metabolism is cause by:

Question 12

When a patient asks the nurse what is the most common cause
of myocardial ischemia, which statement is the correct response? The most
common cause of myocardial ischemia is:

Question 13

While planning care, the nurse remembers which principle? In
valvular _____, the valve opening is constricted and narrowed because the valve
leaflets, or cusps, fail to open completely.

Question 14

What factors make a patient prone to neurogenic shock?
Neurogenic shock can be caused by any factor that inhibits the:

Question 15

A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock.
Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is
usually:

 

 

Week 6 quiz

Question 1

While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the
following is characteristic of asthma?

Question 2

Which patient would the nurse assess for paroxysmal
nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? A patient with:

Question 3

A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow
breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia.
Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute
lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following
is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

Question 4

A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident
that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The
nurse assesses the patient for which complication?

Question 5

A nurse recalls asthma is classified by:

Question 6

While reviewing lab results, to help confirm a diagnosis of
cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the
child’s sweat?

Question 7

A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which
information should be included? CF is an _____ disease.

Question 8

When the nurse observes a diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia,
the patient generally acquires this pneumonia:

Question 9

A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation.
When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa
promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated?

Question 10

A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed
with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and
radiation at his job. Which of the following should the nurse realize had the
greatest impact on the development of his cancer?

Question 11

A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the
following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as part of an
asthmatic attack?

Question 12

A 50-year-old diabetic male did not take his medication and
is now in metabolic acidosis. He is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What
type of breathing will the nurse observe upon assessment?

Question 13

An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and
cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does
the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

Question 14

A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor
feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the
following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report?

Question 15

A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty
expiring a given volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that
the patient is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease.

 

 

Week 7 quiz

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end
product of the clotting cascade is this patient unable to make?

Question 2

A 25-year-old female has a heavy menses during which she
loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the following adaptations should the
nurse expect?

Question 3

A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion
of iron is located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of
total body iron is located in the:

Question 4

A 65-year-old male experienced loss of appetite, weight
loss, lemon-yellow skin, liver enlargement, and a beefy red tongue shortly
before his death. Autopsy suggested pernicious anemia, and the cause of death
would most likely reveal:

Question 5

While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most
abundant cells in the blood are:

Question 6

A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which
information should the nurse include? In addition to playing a role in
hemostasis, platelets have the ability to:

Question 7

A 45-year-old male is diagnosed with macrocytic,
normochromic anemia. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of this condition
is:

Question 8

A 34-year-old male presents in the emergency room with
extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. His skin and sclera appear to have a
yellowish discoloration. These assessment findings are consistent with which
type of anemia?

Question 9

A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have
membrane-bound granules in their cytoplasm and they show phagocytic activity.
Which of the following cells is most similar?

Question 10

A 10-year-old male presents with abdominal swelling, night
sweats, fever, and weight loss. He is diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma. Upon
obtaining the history, which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 11

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.
When the parents ask who is responsible for this disease, what is the nurse’s
best response? He most likely inherited it from:

Question 12

For a patient experiencing hypersplenism, the nurse expects
the erythrocytes to be:

Question 13

Thrombocytopenia may be:

Question 14

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse
assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because:

Question 15

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse
assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease?

 

 

Week 8 quiz

Question 1

For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux, the nurse
would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning?

Question 2

The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding
is:

Question 3

A 27-year-old male presents with fever, GI bleeding,
hepatomegaly, and transient joint pain. He reports that as a child he received
blood transfusions following a motor vehicle accident. He also indicates he was
vaccinated against hepatitis B. Which of the following types of hepatitis does
the clinician think he most likely has?

Question 4

A 55-year-old male died in a motor vehicle accident. Autopsy
revealed an enlarged liver caused by fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy,
and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. The most likely cause of his
condition is:

Question 5

Acute pancreatitis often manifests with pain to which of the
following regions?

Question 6

The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with
Hirschsprung disease is related to which finding?

Question 7

The most common clinical manifestation of portal
hypertension is _____ bleeding.

Question 8

The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains:

Question 9

The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are:

Question 10

Reflux esophagitis is defined as a(n):

Question 11

Marasmus is most common in children of which age group?

Question 12

Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from
chronic liver disease are the result of:

Question 13

A 50-year-old male is experiencing reflux of chyme from the
stomach. He is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is caused
by:

Question 14

Kwashiorkor is a severe dietary deficiency of:

Question 15

A 40-year-old male develops an intestinal obstruction
related to protrusion of the intestine through the inguinal ring. This
condition is referred to as:

 

Week 9 quiz

Question 1

A patient has high levels of hormones. To adapt to the high
hormone concentrations, the patient’s target cells have the capacity for:

Question 2

A patient has researched lipid-soluble hormones on the
Internet. Which information indicates the patient has a good understanding?
Lipid-soluble hormone receptors cross the plasma membrane by:

Question 3

A 50-year-old female presents with lightheadedness and
overall abnormal feelings. Hyperaldosteronism is diagnosed. Which of the
following symptoms would the nurse expect?

Question 4

A 12-year-old female is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. When
the parents ask what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response?

Question 5

0 out of 1 points

A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Synthesis
of which of the following would decrease in this patient?

Question 6

A 22-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit
with a closed head injury sustained in a motorcycle accident. The injury has
caused severe damage to the posterior pituitary. Which of the following
complications should the nurse anticipate?

Question 7

If the patient has a problem with the pineal gland, which
substance would the nurse monitor?

Question 8

0 out of 1 points

A 50-year-old male patient is deficient in ADH production.
Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect to find?

Question 9

A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung
infection) is evaluated for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH).
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be expected in this
patient?

Question 10

When catecholamines are released in a patient, what should
the nurse assess for?

Question 11

An endocrinologist isolated a new hormone and found it to be
a water-soluble amine. Which of the following is most like this new hormone?

Question 12

A 30-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting
tumor of the pancreas alpha cells. Which of the following would the nurse
expect to be most likely increased in this patient?

Question 13

A 25-year-old male presents with fatigue, constipation, and
sexual dysfunction. Tests reveal all pituitary hormones are normal and no
masses are present. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of his symptoms is
a dysfunction in the:

Question 14

A 25-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a
medical-surgical unit. Palpation of her neck would most likely reveal:

Question 15

A 12-year-old male is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which
of the following tests should the nurse prepare the patient to best confirm the
diagnosis?

 

 

Week 10 quiz

Question 1

A 15-year-old female presents with flank pain, irritability,
malaise, and fever. Tests reveal glomerulonephritis. When the parents ask what
could have caused this, how should the nurse respond?

Question 2

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with renal failure. While
the nurse is reviewing lab results, which of the following lab values would be
most consistent with this diagnosis?

Question 3

A 7-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for
incontinence. His mother indicates that he has never been continent. Which of
the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

Question 4

If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal
function, which test should the nurse monitor?

Question 5

When a patient’s renal system secretes rennin, what effect
will that cause in the body? It causes the direct activation of:

Question 6

A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain,
hematuria, and fever. Which of the following does the nurse suspect the patient
is most likely experiencing?

Question 7

A urologist is discussing the phagocytic cells that lie
between the layers of the renal corpuscle. What is the urologist describing?

Question 8

While turning a patient with chronic renal failure, which
principle should the nurse recall? Bone fractures are a risk factor in chronic
renal failure because:

Question 9

A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident
during which he loses a lot of blood. The nurse realizes he is in acute renal
failure caused by:

Question 10

A nurse is describing the trigone. Which information should
be included? The trigone is defined as:

Question 11

A 6-year-old male is experiencing urine reflux from the
urinary bladder into a grossly dilated ureter and calyces. He was diagnosed
with vesicoureteral reflux. This condition would be graded:

Question 12

When the nurse discusses the glomerulus and Bowman capsule
together, it is referred to as the renal:

Question 13

On average the kidneys receive approximately _____ of the
cardiac output.

Question 14

A 55-year-old male presents reporting urinary retention.
Tests reveal that he has a lower urinary tract obstruction. Which of the
following is of most concern to the nurse?

Question 15

A urologist is discussing a structure that supplies blood to
the medulla. What is the urologist describing?

 

 

Week 11 quiz

Question 1

A 68-year-old male presents complaining of difficulty having
sexual intercourse. He reports that his penis curves during erection. This
condition is referred to as:

Question 2

A 25-year-old sexually active female presents with
urethritis, dysuria, and cervical discharge. She is diagnosed with the most
common bacteria STI in the United States. The student would identify this
infection is due to:

Question 3

A middle-aged male speaks to his physician about benign BPH.
He reveals that his father was recently diagnosed with this condition, and he
wants to know if he could have it. The physician tells him that a common
complaint from men with mild to moderate BPH is:

Question 4

When a patient who is trying to get pregnant asks where the
usual site of fertilization is, how should the nurse respond? The:

Question 5

An example of a parasitic STI that is transmitted through
close skin-to-skin contact is:

Question 6

The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ
prolapse to be:

Question 7

When a staff member asks the nurse what the thick middle
layer of the uterine wall is called, what is the nurse’s best response? The:

Question 8

Copy of The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic
organ prolapse to be:

Question 9

When discussing the difference between male and female sex
hormones, which information should the nurse include? The major difference
between male and female sex hormone production is that:

Question 10

During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found
to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone. This cyst
is classified as a _____ cyst.

Question 11

A 30-year-old male presents with penile tenderness and
discharge. Physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted
back over the glans penis. He is suffering from:

Question 12

Which information indicates the nurse has a good
understanding of the menstrual cycle? When estrogen and progesterone levels
drop, the endometrium enters the _____ phase.

Question 13

Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical
manifestation of breast cancer?

Question 14

A nurse is discussing female anatomy. Which body structure
contains the openings to the vagina and urinary meatus?

Question 15

The patient’s medication has a side effect of gynecomastia.
The patient asks the nurse to define this term. The nurse would respond that
gynecomastia is:

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Grading Rubric

Performance Category 100% or highest level of performance

100%

16 points

Very good or high level of performance

88%

14 points

Acceptable level of performance

81%

13 points

Inadequate demonstration of expectations

68%

11 points

Deficient level of performance

56%

9 points

 

Failing level

of performance

55% or less

0 points

 Total Points Possible= 50           16 Points    14 Points 13 Points        11 Points           9 Points          0 Points
Scholarliness

Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics.

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

  • Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
  • Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
  • Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
  • Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

  • Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
  • Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
  • Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
  • Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:

  • Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
  • Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
  • Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
  • Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
 

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:

  • Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
  • Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
  • Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
  • Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
 

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:

  • Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
  • Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
  • Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
  • Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements

  • Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
  • Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.
  • Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
  • Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
 16 Points  14 Points  13 Points 11 Points 9 Points  0 Points
Application of Course Knowledge

Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

  • Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
  • Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
  • Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

  • Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
  • Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
  • Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

  • Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
  • Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
  • Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:

  • Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
  • Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience.
  • Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:

  • Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
  • Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
  • Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements

  • Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic.
  • Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience.
  • Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
   10 Points 9 Points  6 Points  0 Points
Interactive Dialogue

Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count)

The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count)

Responses are substantive and relate to the topic.

Demonstrated all of the following:

  • Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
  • The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
  • Responses are substantive
  • Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
Demonstrated 3 of the following:

  • Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
  • The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
  • Responses are substantive
  • Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
Demonstrated 2 of the following:

  • Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
  • The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
  • Responses are substantive
  • Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
Demonstrated 1 or less of the following:

  • Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
  • The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each.
  • Responses are substantive
  • Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
  8 Points 7 Points  6 Points         5 Points          4 Points  0 Points
Grammar, Syntax, APA

Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing.

The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition

Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error.

The following was present:

  • 0-3 errors in APA format

AND

  • Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

AND

  • Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.
The following was present:

  • 4-6 errors in APA format.

AND/OR

  • Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

AND/OR

  • Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.
The following was present:

  • 7-9 errors in APA format.

AND/OR

  • Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

AND/OR

  • Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.
 

The following was present:

  • 10- 12 errors in APA format

AND/OR

  • Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors

AND/OR

  • Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.
 

The following was present:

  • 13 – 15 errors in APA format

AND/OR

  • Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

AND/OR

  • Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.

AND/OR

  • The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.
The following was present:

  • 16 to greater errors in APA format.

AND/OR

  • Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

AND/OR

  • Writing style does not facilitate communication
  0 Points Deducted 5 Points Lost
Participation

Requirements

Demonstrated the following:

  • Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
Failed to demonstrate the following:

  • Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
  0 Points Lost 5 Points Lost
Due Date Requirements Demonstrated all of the following:

  • The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT.

A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.

Demonstrates one or less of the following.

  • The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT.

A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.

As we begin this session, I would like to take this opportunity to clarify my expectations for this course:

Please note that GCU Online weeks run from Thursday (Day 1) through Wednesday (Day 7).

 

Course Room Etiquette:

  • It is my expectation that all learners will respect the thoughts and ideas presented in the discussions.
  • All postings should be presented in a respectful, professional manner. Remember – different points of view add richness and depth to the course!

 

Office Hours:

  • My office hours vary so feel free to shoot me an email at [email protected] or my office phone is 602.639.6517 and I will get back to you within one business day or as soon as possible.
  • Phone appointments can be scheduled as well. Send me an email and the best time to call you, along with your phone number to make an appointment.
  • I welcome all inquiries and questions as we spend this term together. My preference is that everyone utilizes the Questions to Instructor forum. In the event your question is of a personal nature, please feel free to post in the Individual Questions for Instructor forumI will respond to all posts or emails within 24 or sooner.

 

Late Policy and Grading Policy

Discussion questions:

  • I do not mark off for late DQ’s.
  • I would rather you take the time to read the materials and respond to the DQ’s in a scholarly way, demonstrating your understanding of the materials.
  • I will not accept any DQ submissions after day 7, 11:59 PM (AZ Time) of the week.
  • Individual written assignments – due by 11:59 PM AZ Time Zone on the due dates indicated for each class deliverable.

Assignments:

  • Assignments turned in after their specified due dates are subject to a late penalty of -10%, each day late, of the available credit. Please refer to the student academic handbook and GCU policy.
  • Any activity or assignment submitted after the due date will be subject to GCU’s late policy
  • Extenuating circumstances may justify exceptions, which are at my sole discretion. If an extenuating circumstance should arise, please contact me privately as soon as possible.
  • No assignments can be accepted for grading after midnight on the final day of class.
  • All assignments will be graded in accordance with the Assignment Grading Rubrics

Participation

  • Participation in each week’s Discussion Board forum accounts for a large percentage of your final grade in this course.
  • Please review the Course Syllabus for a comprehensive overview of course deliverables and the value associated with each.
  • It is my expectation that each of you will substantially contribute to the course discussion forums and respond to the posts of at least three other learners.
  • substantive post should be at least 200 words. Responses such as “great posts” or “I agree” do notmeet the active engagement expectation.
  • Please feel free to draw on personal examples as you develop your responses to the Discussion Questions but you do need to demonstrate your understanding of the materials.
  • I do expect outside sources as well as class materials to formulate your post.
  • APA format is not necessary for DQ responses, but I do expect a proper citation for references.
  • Please use peer-related journals found through the GCU library and/or class materials to formulate your answers. Do not try to “Google” DQ’s as I am looking for class materials and examples from the weekly materials.
  • will not accept responses that are from Wikipedia, Business com, or other popular business websites. You will not receive credit for generic web searches – this does not demonstrate graduate-level research.
  • Stay away from the use of personal pronouns when writing.As a graduate student, you are expected to write based on research and gathering of facts. Demonstrating your understanding of the materials is what you will be graded on. You will be marked down for lack of evidence to support your ideas.

Plagiarism

  • Plagiarism is the act of claiming credit for another’s work, accomplishments, or ideas without appropriate acknowledgment of the source of the information by including in-text citations and references.
  • This course requires the utilization of APA format for all course deliverables as noted in the course syllabus.
  • Whether this happens deliberately or inadvertently, whenever plagiarism has occurred, you have committed a Code of Conduct violation.
  • Please review your LopesWrite report prior to final submission.
  • Every act of plagiarism, no matter the severity, must be reported to the GCU administration (this includes your DQ’s, posts to your peers, and your papers).

Plagiarism includes:

  • Representing the ideas, expressions, or materials of another without due credit.
  • Paraphrasing or condensing ideas from another person’s work without proper citation and referencing.
  • Failing to document direct quotations without proper citation and referencing.
  • Depending upon the amount, severity, and frequency of the plagiarism that is committed, students may receive in-class penalties that range from coaching (for a minor omission), -20% grade penalties for resubmission, or zero credit for a specific assignment. University-level penalties may also occur, including suspension or even expulsion from the University.
  • If you are at all uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism, you should review the resources available in the Student Success Center. Also, please review the University’s policies about plagiarism which are covered in more detail in the GCU Catalog and the Student Handbook.
  • We will be utilizing the GCU APA Style Guide 7th edition located in the Student Success Center > The Writing Center for all course deliverables.

LopesWrite

  • All course assignments must be uploaded to the specific Module Assignment Drop Box, and also submitted to LopesWrite every week.
  • Please ensure that your assignment is uploaded to both locations under the Assignments DropBox. Detailed instructions for using LopesWrite are located in the Student Success Center.

Assignment Submissions

  • Please note that Microsoft Office is the software requirement at GCU.
  • I can open Word files or any file that is saved with a .rtf (Rich Text Format) extension. I am unable to open .wps files.
  • If you are using a “.wps” word processor, please save your files using the .rtf extension that is available from the drop-down box before uploading your files to the Assignment Drop Box.

Grade of Incomplete

  • The final grade of Incomplete is granted at the discretion of the instructor; however, students must meet certain specific criteria before this grade accommodation is even possible to consider.
  • The grade of Incomplete is reserved for times when students experience a serious extenuating circumstance or a crisis during the last week of class which prevents the completion of course requirements before the close of the grading period. Students also must pass the course at the time the request is made.
  • Please contact me personally if you are having difficulties in meeting course requirements or class deadlines during our time together. In addition, if you are experiencing personal challenges or difficulties, it is best to contact the Academic Counselor so that you can discuss the options that might be available to you, as well as each option’s academic and financial repercussions.

Grade Disputes

  • If you have any questions about a grade you have earned on an individual assignment or activity, please get in touch with mepersonally for further clarification.
  • While I have made every attempt to grade you fairly, on occasion a misunderstanding may occur, so please allow me the opportunity to learn your perspective if you believe this has occurred. Together, we should be able to resolve grading issues on individual assignments.
  • However, after we have discussed individual assignments’ point scores, if you still believe that the final grade you have earned at the end of the course is not commensurate with the quality of work you produced for this class, there is a formal Grade Grievance procedurewhich is outlined in the GCU Catalog and Student Handbook.