NUR 2063 ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) RASMUSSEN
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GRADEA+
•Rapidly developing respiratory failure
• Results from fluid accumulation in the alveoli due to a systemic or pulmonary
event that is not cardiac in origin
• Causes: shock, burns, aspiration, and smoke inhalation acute hypoxemia
• Complications: respiratory and metabolic acidosis; pulmonary
fibrosis; pneumothorax; bacterial infections; decreased lung function,
muscle wasting; memory, cognitive, and emotional issues; and
death
Acute Bronchitis
Emphysema Manifestations and Treatment
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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GRADEA+
acidosis
alkalo
sis
tory
metab
olic
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
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2026GRADEA+
Interstitial pneumonia or atypical
Ventilation
•Result from meningeal irritation and neurologic damage.
• Similar to meningitis but with a more gradual onset.
• Most cases are mild and go undetected.
• Include: flulike symptoms, headache, neck rigidity, confusion,
hallucinations, personality changes, diplopia, seizures, muscle
weakness, paresthesia or paralysis, loss of consciousness, tremors,
abnormal deep tendon reflexes, rash, and bulging fontanel.
Treatment
• Usually self-limiting, requiring no treatment
NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology
(NUR2063) / Pathophysiology Final
EXAM (184Q& As) Rasmussen
University Winter LATEST UPDATE
4 of 52
2022/2023 GRADEA+
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) RASMUSSEN
LATEST UPDATE
GRADEA+
•Rapidly developing respiratory failure
• Results from fluid accumulation in the alveoli due to a systemic or pulmonary
event that is not cardiac in origin
• Causes: shock, burns, aspiration, and smoke inhalation acute hypoxemia
• Complications: respiratory and metabolic acidosis; pulmonary
fibrosis; pneumothorax; bacterial infections; decreased lung function,
muscle wasting; memory, cognitive, and emotional issues; and
death
Acute Bronchitis
Emphysema Manifestations and Treatment
1 of 52
, NUR 2063 ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) RASMUSSEN
LATEST UPDATE
GRADEA+
acidosis
alkalo
sis
tory
metab
olic
2 of 52
, NUR 2063 ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) RASMUSSEN
LATEST UPDATE
GRADEA+
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
3 of 52
, NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology
(NUR2063) / Pathophysiology Final
EXAM (184Q& As) Rasmussen
University Winter LATEST UPDATE
2026GRADEA+
Interstitial pneumonia or atypical
Ventilation
•Result from meningeal irritation and neurologic damage.
• Similar to meningitis but with a more gradual onset.
• Most cases are mild and go undetected.
• Include: flulike symptoms, headache, neck rigidity, confusion,
hallucinations, personality changes, diplopia, seizures, muscle
weakness, paresthesia or paralysis, loss of consciousness, tremors,
abnormal deep tendon reflexes, rash, and bulging fontanel.
Treatment
• Usually self-limiting, requiring no treatment
NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology
(NUR2063) / Pathophysiology Final
EXAM (184Q& As) Rasmussen
University Winter LATEST UPDATE
4 of 52
2022/2023 GRADEA+
