NURS 5315 EXAM 4 (UTA) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| NURS5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 4
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which disorder is characterized by chronic inflammation and
narrowing of the airways?
A. Emphysema
B. Asthma
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pleural effusion
Answer: B
Rationale: Asthma involves chronic airway inflammation, bronchial
hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction.
2. The primary pathophysiologic feature of emphysema is:
A. Bronchospasm
B. Alveolar destruction
C. Pulmonary edema
D. Pleural inflammation
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,Answer: B
Rationale: Destruction of alveolar walls reduces surface area for gas
exchange.
3. Which condition is most associated with increased mucus production
and chronic productive cough?
A. Emphysema
B. Asthma
C. Chronic bronchitis
D. Pneumothorax
Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic bronchitis is defined by productive cough for at least
3 months in 2 consecutive years.
4. Pulmonary embolism most commonly originates from:
A. Coronary arteries
B. Deep veins of the lower extremities
C. Pulmonary arteries
D. Carotid arteries
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,Answer: B
Rationale: Most pulmonary emboli arise from deep vein thrombosis
(DVT).
5. Which acid-base imbalance is commonly seen in severe
hyperventilation?
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation decreases carbon dioxide levels, increasing
blood pH.
6. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by:
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
C. Bronchoconstriction only
D. Pleural fibrosis
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, Answer: B
Rationale: ARDS results from increased alveolar-capillary permeability.
7. Which condition is a major risk factor for ARDS?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Sepsis
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Migraine
Answer: B
Rationale: Sepsis is one of the most common causes of ARDS.
8. Left-sided heart failure commonly causes:
A. Peripheral edema only
B. Pulmonary congestion
C. Ascites only
D. Hepatomegaly only
Answer: B
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BANK| NURS5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 4
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which disorder is characterized by chronic inflammation and
narrowing of the airways?
A. Emphysema
B. Asthma
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pleural effusion
Answer: B
Rationale: Asthma involves chronic airway inflammation, bronchial
hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction.
2. The primary pathophysiologic feature of emphysema is:
A. Bronchospasm
B. Alveolar destruction
C. Pulmonary edema
D. Pleural inflammation
pg. 1
,Answer: B
Rationale: Destruction of alveolar walls reduces surface area for gas
exchange.
3. Which condition is most associated with increased mucus production
and chronic productive cough?
A. Emphysema
B. Asthma
C. Chronic bronchitis
D. Pneumothorax
Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic bronchitis is defined by productive cough for at least
3 months in 2 consecutive years.
4. Pulmonary embolism most commonly originates from:
A. Coronary arteries
B. Deep veins of the lower extremities
C. Pulmonary arteries
D. Carotid arteries
pg. 2
,Answer: B
Rationale: Most pulmonary emboli arise from deep vein thrombosis
(DVT).
5. Which acid-base imbalance is commonly seen in severe
hyperventilation?
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation decreases carbon dioxide levels, increasing
blood pH.
6. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by:
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
C. Bronchoconstriction only
D. Pleural fibrosis
pg. 3
, Answer: B
Rationale: ARDS results from increased alveolar-capillary permeability.
7. Which condition is a major risk factor for ARDS?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Sepsis
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Migraine
Answer: B
Rationale: Sepsis is one of the most common causes of ARDS.
8. Left-sided heart failure commonly causes:
A. Peripheral edema only
B. Pulmonary congestion
C. Ascites only
D. Hepatomegaly only
Answer: B
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