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2026 NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 3
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING (135)
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prepare for your NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam 3 with this
focused study guide. It covers advanced disease mechanisms,
alterations in body systems, and clinical manifestations
commonly tested in the course. Emphasizes critical thinking,
understanding pathophysiologic processes, and application to
patient scenarios. Suitable for nursing and healthcare students
preparing for the NR 283 pathophysiology assessment.
1. Which types of muscles make up most of the
musculoskeletal system?
a. Striated and involuntary
b. Smooth and voluntary
c. Striated and voluntary
d. Smooth and involuntary ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... c.
Striated and voluntary
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2. Irreversible changes in the distal joints of the fingers
caused by osteoarthritis are known as:
a. Bouchard's nodes
b. Lymph nodes
c. Haygarth's nodes
d. Heberden's nodes ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... d.
Heberden's nodes
3. Osteoporosis is characterized by:
a. Porosity and brittleness
b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone
formation ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. Porosity and
brittleness
4. Which treatment is commonly indicated for type 2
diabetes mellitus?
a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
b. Fluid restriction
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c. Insulin
d. Oral antidiabetic agent ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... d.
Oral antidiabetic agent
5. Which of the following is caused by the release of insulin?
a. Decreased blood glucose level
b. Increased blood glucose level
c. Increased lipid breakdown
d. Increased protein breakdown ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
a. Decreased blood glucose level
6. Which of the following is not true of type 1 diabetes?
a. Can be treated with oral glycemic agents
b. Pancreas is completely unable to produce insulin
c. Acute onset
d. Definite genetic link ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. Can
be treated with oral glycemic agents
7. Which of the following is not true about type 2 diabetes?
a. Accounts for up to 95% of diabetics
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b. Gradual onset
c. Significant weight loss occurs as a symptom
d. Risk factors are hypertension, family history, and obesity
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... c. Significant weight loss occurs
as a symptom
8. Which of the following is not a sign of DKA?
a. Kussmaul respirations
b. Dehydration
c. Ketonuria
d. Low blood glucose level ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... d.
Low blood glucose level
9. Which laboratory test is the best predictor of blood
glucose control over the previous few months?
a. HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c)
b. Fasting blood glucose
c. Urinalysis
d. Feasting (postprandial) blood glucose ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... a. HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c)
2026 NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 3
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING (135)
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prepare for your NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam 3 with this
focused study guide. It covers advanced disease mechanisms,
alterations in body systems, and clinical manifestations
commonly tested in the course. Emphasizes critical thinking,
understanding pathophysiologic processes, and application to
patient scenarios. Suitable for nursing and healthcare students
preparing for the NR 283 pathophysiology assessment.
1. Which types of muscles make up most of the
musculoskeletal system?
a. Striated and involuntary
b. Smooth and voluntary
c. Striated and voluntary
d. Smooth and involuntary ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... c.
Striated and voluntary
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2. Irreversible changes in the distal joints of the fingers
caused by osteoarthritis are known as:
a. Bouchard's nodes
b. Lymph nodes
c. Haygarth's nodes
d. Heberden's nodes ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... d.
Heberden's nodes
3. Osteoporosis is characterized by:
a. Porosity and brittleness
b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone
formation ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. Porosity and
brittleness
4. Which treatment is commonly indicated for type 2
diabetes mellitus?
a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
b. Fluid restriction
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c. Insulin
d. Oral antidiabetic agent ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... d.
Oral antidiabetic agent
5. Which of the following is caused by the release of insulin?
a. Decreased blood glucose level
b. Increased blood glucose level
c. Increased lipid breakdown
d. Increased protein breakdown ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
a. Decreased blood glucose level
6. Which of the following is not true of type 1 diabetes?
a. Can be treated with oral glycemic agents
b. Pancreas is completely unable to produce insulin
c. Acute onset
d. Definite genetic link ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. Can
be treated with oral glycemic agents
7. Which of the following is not true about type 2 diabetes?
a. Accounts for up to 95% of diabetics
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b. Gradual onset
c. Significant weight loss occurs as a symptom
d. Risk factors are hypertension, family history, and obesity
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... c. Significant weight loss occurs
as a symptom
8. Which of the following is not a sign of DKA?
a. Kussmaul respirations
b. Dehydration
c. Ketonuria
d. Low blood glucose level ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... d.
Low blood glucose level
9. Which laboratory test is the best predictor of blood
glucose control over the previous few months?
a. HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c)
b. Fasting blood glucose
c. Urinalysis
d. Feasting (postprandial) blood glucose ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... a. HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c)
