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4. A public health official is faced with a rapidly spreading viral infection in a densely populated city. What is the critical public health principle to consider for intervention?

A. Individual patient isolation is sufficient.
B. The concept of herd immunity and vaccination strategies.
C. That the disease will naturally burn out.
D. Only treating severe cases will halt spread.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

6. An epidemiologist is investigating an outbreak of foodborne illness where multiple individuals who attended a wedding developed symptoms. What is the situational next step in the investigation?

A. Start treating all attendees with antibiotics.
B. Interview affected individuals to identify common exposures, particularly food items.
C. Close down all restaurants in the city.
D. Issue a general warning about food safety.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a chronic autoimmune disease, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), may experience photosensitivity. This is due to:

A. Increased melanin production.
B. Autoantibody reactions to UV light-damaged cells.
C. Vitamin D deficiency.
D. Impaired skin regeneration.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a tumor that metastasizes through the lymphatic system. This is a common route for:

A. Sarcomas.
B. Carcinomas.
C. Leukemias.
D. Lymphomas.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with severe stress develops peptic ulcers. This can be attributed to:

A. Increased gastric blood flow.
B. Decreased sympathetic nervous system activity.
C. Increased gastric acid secretion and decreased mucosal protection.
D. Enhanced mucosal repair.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with chronic anemia develops compensatory tachycardia. This physiological response aims to:

A. Decrease oxygen demand.
B. Increase oxygen delivery to tissues by increasing cardiac output.
C. Reduce blood pressure.
D. Promote fluid retention.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with chronic liver disease develops ascites. This is primarily due to:

A. Decreased portal venous pressure.
B. Increased albumin synthesis.
C. Portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia.
D. Increased lymphatic flow from the legs.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a spinal cord injury at T6 develops neurogenic shock. This type of shock is characterized by:

A. Tachycardia and vasoconstriction.
B. Bradycardia and massive vasodilation.
C. Increased sympathetic tone.
D. Fluid overload.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a genetic disorder has abnormal hemoglobin, leading to sickled red blood cells. This condition is:

A. Hemophilia.
B. Thalassemia.
C. Sickle cell anemia.
D. Aplastic anemia.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops hyperphosphatemia. This is primarily due to:

A. Increased renal excretion of phosphate.
B. Impaired renal excretion of phosphate.
C. Increased dietary phosphate intake.
D. Decreased vitamin D activation.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a severe allergic reaction experiences a sudden drop in blood pressure. This is due to:

A. Widespread vasoconstriction.
B. Massive vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
C. Bradycardia.
D. Increased cardiac output.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a genetic disorder has a mutated gene that leads to a deficiency in a lysosomal enzyme, causing accumulation of waste products in cells. This is an example of a:

A. Mitochondrial disorder.
B. Storage disorder.
C. Chromosomal abnormality.
D. Multifactorial disorder.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a severe bacterial infection develops uncontrolled activation of the coagulation cascade and fibrinolysis. This suggests:

A. Hemophilia.
B. Von Willebrand disease.
C. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
D. Thrombocytopenia.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) develops oliguria. This refers to:

A. Excessive urine output.
B. No urine output.
C. Decreased urine output.
D. Blood in the urine.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism) experiences symptoms like weight loss, tachycardia, and heat intolerance. This is caused by:

A. Decreased thyroid hormone production.
B. Autoimmune stimulation of thyroid hormone production.
C. Increased TSH levels.
D. Hypothalamic dysfunction.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with iron deficiency anemia has fatigue and pallor due to:

A. Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
B. Increased white blood cell count.
C. Elevated platelet count.
D. Fluid retention.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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