NURS 5315 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY I EXAM UTA 134
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 ||
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS, DISEASE
MECHANISMS & CLINICAL CORRELATES || GRADED A+
134 VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER - less O2 in the cell (anaerobic metabolism;
when this runs down, there is no ATP to run Na/ K pump→ Na & H20 enter cell→
swelling → cell functions shut down)
hypoxemia - CORRECT ANSWER - less O2 in the blood
What genotype is a carrier for Sickle Cell Anemia?
*does not actually have the disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Tt
What genotype will have Sickle Cell Anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - tt
What disease is an example of Autosomal Recessive Disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - sickle cell anemia
What disease is an example of Autosomal Dominant Disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - polycystic kidney disease
What genotype would have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - TT, Tt
,What genotype would not have an Autosomal Dominant Disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - tt
What is the normal range for blood pH? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.35-7.45
What is hyperglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - higher than normal glucose
in blood
What is hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - not enough glucose in blood
What is glycogen? - CORRECT ANSWER - stored glucose
state of Hyperglycemia triggers the pancreas to secrete: - CORRECT
ANSWER - insulin
What is the product of the breakdown of fats & proteins during gluconeogenesis?
- it causes acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER - ketones
Hyperketonemia S&S include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Ketoacidosis (low
blood pH)
Ketonuria (ketones in urine)
Acetone breath (fruity)
, blood test showing high serum ketones
Why are Type 1 diabetics usually thin? - CORRECT ANSWER -
gluconeogenesis breaks down their fats and proteins for energy, then muscles
McArdle's Disease is the inability to undergo: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Glycogenolysis
(conversion of glycogen-glucose)
In order to function properly & for energy, the brain cells need: - CORRECT
ANSWER - glucose (can't use ketones)
Sustained Gluconeogenesis causes: - CORRECT ANSWER - hyperketonemia
S&S of McArdle's Disease : - CORRECT ANSWER - muscle weakness
cramps
An example of a type of patient nurses often see who would be high risk for
vitamin deficiencies: - CORRECT ANSWER - alcoholic
A patient with Iron Deficiency Anemia presents what signs and symptoms?
*3 - CORRECT ANSWER - weakness
fatigue
SOB
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 ||
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS, DISEASE
MECHANISMS & CLINICAL CORRELATES || GRADED A+
134 VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER - less O2 in the cell (anaerobic metabolism;
when this runs down, there is no ATP to run Na/ K pump→ Na & H20 enter cell→
swelling → cell functions shut down)
hypoxemia - CORRECT ANSWER - less O2 in the blood
What genotype is a carrier for Sickle Cell Anemia?
*does not actually have the disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Tt
What genotype will have Sickle Cell Anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - tt
What disease is an example of Autosomal Recessive Disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - sickle cell anemia
What disease is an example of Autosomal Dominant Disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - polycystic kidney disease
What genotype would have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - TT, Tt
,What genotype would not have an Autosomal Dominant Disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - tt
What is the normal range for blood pH? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.35-7.45
What is hyperglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - higher than normal glucose
in blood
What is hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - not enough glucose in blood
What is glycogen? - CORRECT ANSWER - stored glucose
state of Hyperglycemia triggers the pancreas to secrete: - CORRECT
ANSWER - insulin
What is the product of the breakdown of fats & proteins during gluconeogenesis?
- it causes acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER - ketones
Hyperketonemia S&S include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Ketoacidosis (low
blood pH)
Ketonuria (ketones in urine)
Acetone breath (fruity)
, blood test showing high serum ketones
Why are Type 1 diabetics usually thin? - CORRECT ANSWER -
gluconeogenesis breaks down their fats and proteins for energy, then muscles
McArdle's Disease is the inability to undergo: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Glycogenolysis
(conversion of glycogen-glucose)
In order to function properly & for energy, the brain cells need: - CORRECT
ANSWER - glucose (can't use ketones)
Sustained Gluconeogenesis causes: - CORRECT ANSWER - hyperketonemia
S&S of McArdle's Disease : - CORRECT ANSWER - muscle weakness
cramps
An example of a type of patient nurses often see who would be high risk for
vitamin deficiencies: - CORRECT ANSWER - alcoholic
A patient with Iron Deficiency Anemia presents what signs and symptoms?
*3 - CORRECT ANSWER - weakness
fatigue
SOB
