NSG 3315 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions with Actual Detailed
Answers 2025-2026 Set.
An increase in the number of cells is referred to as: ____________ - Answer Hyperplasia
The increase in the size of the heart cells due to increased workload is referred to as:
____________ - Answer Hypertrophy
Which is the cell's "master mind"? ____________ - Answer Nucleus
Cells are well-differentiated and look much like the cells around them: ____________ - Answer
Benign tumor cells (well-differentiated)
What are genes that prevent tumor growth? ____________ - Answer Tumor suppressor
genes
What is the appropriate term for new growth? ____________ - Answer Neoplasm
Which is an example of eustress? ____________ - Answer Positive stressors (e.g., exercise,
wedding, promotion) → Eustress
In which stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome is the SNS activated?
____________ - Answer Alarm stage
SNS stimulation of the heart causes: ____________ - Answer Increased heart rate and
contractility
Cardinal signs of acute inflammation (Select all): ____________ - Answer Redness, heat,
swelling, pain, loss of function
Watery fluid exudate from inflammation is: ____________ - Answer Serous exudate
Staph aureus gained access by which transmission? ____________ - Answer Direct contact
transmission
, HIV (+) mother to baby is what transmission? ____________ - Answer perinatal transmission
(mother to child)
Which HIV+ patient meets AIDS criteria? ____________ - Answer CD4 < 200 or AIDS-defining
illness
HIV causes immunodeficiency because it: ____________ - Answer Destroys CD4 T-helper
cells
Equation for cardiac output: ____________ - Answer CO = HR × SV
Acid strength depends on how freely ____________ - Answer Hydrogen ions dissociate
ABG: pH 7.38, CO2 44, HCO3 24 → ____________ - Answer Normal ABG
ABG: pH 7.60, CO2 40, HCO3 32 → ____________ - Answer Metabolic alkalosis
Bluish skin, nails, mucous membranes is: ____________ - Answer cyanosis
Hypervolemic client w/ confusion, cramps, thirst: ____________ - Answer hypernatremia
All are functions of water except: ____________ - Answer Water does NOT produce energy
Testicular torsion causes: ____________ - Answer Testicular ischemia due to twisting of
spermatic cord
Hydrocele = excess fluid in the ____________ - Answer Tunica vaginalis
Candidiasis manifestations: ____________ - Answer Thick white discharge, itching, erythema
Findings confirming genital warts: ____________ - Answer Cauliflower-like lesions
Biggest risk for HSV acquisition: ____________ - Answer Multiple sexual partners
Chicken pox immunity is what type? ____________ - Answer Natural active immunity
Questions with Actual Detailed
Answers 2025-2026 Set.
An increase in the number of cells is referred to as: ____________ - Answer Hyperplasia
The increase in the size of the heart cells due to increased workload is referred to as:
____________ - Answer Hypertrophy
Which is the cell's "master mind"? ____________ - Answer Nucleus
Cells are well-differentiated and look much like the cells around them: ____________ - Answer
Benign tumor cells (well-differentiated)
What are genes that prevent tumor growth? ____________ - Answer Tumor suppressor
genes
What is the appropriate term for new growth? ____________ - Answer Neoplasm
Which is an example of eustress? ____________ - Answer Positive stressors (e.g., exercise,
wedding, promotion) → Eustress
In which stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome is the SNS activated?
____________ - Answer Alarm stage
SNS stimulation of the heart causes: ____________ - Answer Increased heart rate and
contractility
Cardinal signs of acute inflammation (Select all): ____________ - Answer Redness, heat,
swelling, pain, loss of function
Watery fluid exudate from inflammation is: ____________ - Answer Serous exudate
Staph aureus gained access by which transmission? ____________ - Answer Direct contact
transmission
, HIV (+) mother to baby is what transmission? ____________ - Answer perinatal transmission
(mother to child)
Which HIV+ patient meets AIDS criteria? ____________ - Answer CD4 < 200 or AIDS-defining
illness
HIV causes immunodeficiency because it: ____________ - Answer Destroys CD4 T-helper
cells
Equation for cardiac output: ____________ - Answer CO = HR × SV
Acid strength depends on how freely ____________ - Answer Hydrogen ions dissociate
ABG: pH 7.38, CO2 44, HCO3 24 → ____________ - Answer Normal ABG
ABG: pH 7.60, CO2 40, HCO3 32 → ____________ - Answer Metabolic alkalosis
Bluish skin, nails, mucous membranes is: ____________ - Answer cyanosis
Hypervolemic client w/ confusion, cramps, thirst: ____________ - Answer hypernatremia
All are functions of water except: ____________ - Answer Water does NOT produce energy
Testicular torsion causes: ____________ - Answer Testicular ischemia due to twisting of
spermatic cord
Hydrocele = excess fluid in the ____________ - Answer Tunica vaginalis
Candidiasis manifestations: ____________ - Answer Thick white discharge, itching, erythema
Findings confirming genital warts: ____________ - Answer Cauliflower-like lesions
Biggest risk for HSV acquisition: ____________ - Answer Multiple sexual partners
Chicken pox immunity is what type? ____________ - Answer Natural active immunity
