Pathophysiology NR 283 Exam II
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
When a person is injured, which substances contribute to the pain they experience? Select all that
apply - CORRECT ANSWER Bradykinin
Histamine
Prostaglandin
Acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER Described as sharp
Originates anywhere in the body (somatic
or visceral); localized or generalized
Chronic pain - CORRECT ANSWER Example: persistent headaches
Described as aching, throbbing, or widespread
Originates anywhere in the body; generalized
and unable to state an exact location
Ischemic pain - CORRECT ANSWER • Originates anywhere in the body
• Duration: short term
Described as aching, burning, prickling, or
shooting, depending on the location of the
ischemia
Stimulus: existing condition; chemical
,Which of the following could increase the risk of having a seizure or injury from a seizure? Select all
that apply - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Poor management of diabetes and insulin
2. If an aura is experienced, ignore it
Which of the following is a cause of an acute symptomatic seizure? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Abnormally low sodium level
2. Acute traumatic head injury
3. Insulin overdose
4. Drug or alcohol withdrawal
What is the goal of perfusion? - CORRECT ANSWER Flood the tissues with high amounts of
oxygen and nutrients.
Drag and drop the perfusion type to match the corresponding description.
Amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute. _______Volume of blood that flows from arteries
to capillaries. _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Central
Tissue
Targets vital organs - CORRECT ANSWER Central perfusion
Targets skin and local areas - CORRECT ANSWER Tissue perfusion
Targets the brain - CORRECT ANSWER Cerebral perfusion
Targets the heart - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardial perfusion
Infarction - CORRECT ANSWER area of dead tissue
,Hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER not enough oxygen to exchange
Hypoxemia - CORRECT ANSWER not enough oxygen in the blood
Necrosis - CORRECT ANSWER tissue death
Ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER poor perfusion to the tissue/organ
What are some risk factors associated with a case of poor perfusion due to an artery blockage? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dyslipidemia(abnormally high or low amounts of any or all lipids or
lipoproteins in the blood)
Atherosclerotic heart disease
Hypertension
Prevention level for DASH diet - CORRECT ANSWER primary
Prevention level for Lipid screening - CORRECT ANSWER secondary
Prevention level for lipid lowering agents - CORRECT ANSWER tertiary
Prevention level for stent placement - CORRECT ANSWER tertiary
Prevention level for weight management - CORRECT ANSWER primary
Prevention level for physical - CORRECT ANSWER secondary
, ______________ is the __________ lipoprotein that is used to transport ____________ away from
the peripheral cells to the liver for ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER High-density
lipoprotein
Good
Cholesterol
Excretion
Which statement describes the cause of coronary artery disease? - CORRECT ANSWER A
buildup of plaque on the inside of a coronary artery leads to reduced heart circulation.
Which clinical manifestations are observable when an individual has coronary artery disease? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Shortness of breath while exercising
Palpitations
Swelling in the lower extremities
Types of fat that travel through the bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER lipids
A fatty substance produced by the liver that travels through the bloodstream - CORRECT
ANSWER Cholesterol
Main type of lipids in the blood that provides energy to the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Triglycerides
Occurs when the lipid concentrations in the bloodstream are higher than normal - CORRECT
ANSWER Hyperlipidemia
Which findings are expected in an individual with hypoxia caused by altered perfusion? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Pain
Swelling
Difficulty
breathing
Fatigue
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
When a person is injured, which substances contribute to the pain they experience? Select all that
apply - CORRECT ANSWER Bradykinin
Histamine
Prostaglandin
Acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER Described as sharp
Originates anywhere in the body (somatic
or visceral); localized or generalized
Chronic pain - CORRECT ANSWER Example: persistent headaches
Described as aching, throbbing, or widespread
Originates anywhere in the body; generalized
and unable to state an exact location
Ischemic pain - CORRECT ANSWER • Originates anywhere in the body
• Duration: short term
Described as aching, burning, prickling, or
shooting, depending on the location of the
ischemia
Stimulus: existing condition; chemical
,Which of the following could increase the risk of having a seizure or injury from a seizure? Select all
that apply - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Poor management of diabetes and insulin
2. If an aura is experienced, ignore it
Which of the following is a cause of an acute symptomatic seizure? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Abnormally low sodium level
2. Acute traumatic head injury
3. Insulin overdose
4. Drug or alcohol withdrawal
What is the goal of perfusion? - CORRECT ANSWER Flood the tissues with high amounts of
oxygen and nutrients.
Drag and drop the perfusion type to match the corresponding description.
Amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute. _______Volume of blood that flows from arteries
to capillaries. _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Central
Tissue
Targets vital organs - CORRECT ANSWER Central perfusion
Targets skin and local areas - CORRECT ANSWER Tissue perfusion
Targets the brain - CORRECT ANSWER Cerebral perfusion
Targets the heart - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardial perfusion
Infarction - CORRECT ANSWER area of dead tissue
,Hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER not enough oxygen to exchange
Hypoxemia - CORRECT ANSWER not enough oxygen in the blood
Necrosis - CORRECT ANSWER tissue death
Ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER poor perfusion to the tissue/organ
What are some risk factors associated with a case of poor perfusion due to an artery blockage? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dyslipidemia(abnormally high or low amounts of any or all lipids or
lipoproteins in the blood)
Atherosclerotic heart disease
Hypertension
Prevention level for DASH diet - CORRECT ANSWER primary
Prevention level for Lipid screening - CORRECT ANSWER secondary
Prevention level for lipid lowering agents - CORRECT ANSWER tertiary
Prevention level for stent placement - CORRECT ANSWER tertiary
Prevention level for weight management - CORRECT ANSWER primary
Prevention level for physical - CORRECT ANSWER secondary
, ______________ is the __________ lipoprotein that is used to transport ____________ away from
the peripheral cells to the liver for ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER High-density
lipoprotein
Good
Cholesterol
Excretion
Which statement describes the cause of coronary artery disease? - CORRECT ANSWER A
buildup of plaque on the inside of a coronary artery leads to reduced heart circulation.
Which clinical manifestations are observable when an individual has coronary artery disease? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Shortness of breath while exercising
Palpitations
Swelling in the lower extremities
Types of fat that travel through the bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER lipids
A fatty substance produced by the liver that travels through the bloodstream - CORRECT
ANSWER Cholesterol
Main type of lipids in the blood that provides energy to the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Triglycerides
Occurs when the lipid concentrations in the bloodstream are higher than normal - CORRECT
ANSWER Hyperlipidemia
Which findings are expected in an individual with hypoxia caused by altered perfusion? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Pain
Swelling
Difficulty
breathing
Fatigue
