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NURS 5350 Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam 2 | Latest 2026 Update | Questions &
Answers PDF
❖ A nurse reviewing laboratory reports identifies that blood plasma is
located in which fluid compartment of the body? Intravascular
fluid
❖ A 35-year-old male weighing 70 kilograms has approximately how
much of his total body weight distributed as intracellular fluid? 42
L
❖ When planning care for elderly patients, the nurse recognizes they
are at higher risk for dehydration primarily because of which age-
related change? decreased muscle mass
❖ The nurse should assess which patient for decreased oncotic
pressure in the capillaries based on their underlying condition?
liver failure
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❖ Water movement between the intracellular and extracellular fluid
compartments is primarily determined by which force? osmotic
forces
❖ In an experiment testing Starling forces, which alteration would
cause fluid to move into the interstitial space? Increased interstitial
oncotic pressure
❖ When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse understands
that water balance is closely related to the balance of which
electrolyte? Sodium
❖ A 70-year-old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema
primarily caused by which mechanism? Increased capillary
hydrostatic pressure
❖ A 10-year-old male with cerebral edema visible on CT scan is
experiencing what type of edema based on its location? localized
edema
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❖ When teaching about antidiuretic hormone, the nurse should
explain that its secretion is stimulated by which condition?
increased plasma osmolality
❖ A staff member demonstrates understanding of aldosterone by
stating that its secretion results in which effect? increased blood
volume
❖ A 25-year-old male with an adrenal cortex tumor would most
likely demonstrate which laboratory finding? Decreased blood K+
levels
❖ When a patient asks about natriuretic hormones, the nurse explains
they primarily affect the balance of which substance? Sodium
❖ A 5-year-old with severe dehydration receiving hypertonic
intravenous solution would be expected to develop which
complication? Intracellular dehydration
❖ Which patient is at greatest risk for developing hypernatremia
based on their clinical condition? dehydration
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❖ The most common cause of pure water deficit in clinical practice
involves which mechanism? renal water loss
❖ Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with which type
of electrolyte imbalance? Hypertonic hyponatremia
❖ A 52-year-old diabetic with lethargy and confusion likely has
which electrolyte disturbance related to his hyperglycemia?
decreased sodium
❖ In a patient with hyperkalemia, the nurse should prioritize
monitoring for which effect on cardiac muscle excitability?
increase, increased
❖ Which patient condition would most likely predispose to
hypochloremia? Increased bicarbonate intake
❖ The nurse should monitor for hyperkalemia in which clinical
condition? Acute acidosis
NURS 5350 Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam 2 | Latest 2026 Update | Questions &
Answers PDF
❖ A nurse reviewing laboratory reports identifies that blood plasma is
located in which fluid compartment of the body? Intravascular
fluid
❖ A 35-year-old male weighing 70 kilograms has approximately how
much of his total body weight distributed as intracellular fluid? 42
L
❖ When planning care for elderly patients, the nurse recognizes they
are at higher risk for dehydration primarily because of which age-
related change? decreased muscle mass
❖ The nurse should assess which patient for decreased oncotic
pressure in the capillaries based on their underlying condition?
liver failure
,2
❖ Water movement between the intracellular and extracellular fluid
compartments is primarily determined by which force? osmotic
forces
❖ In an experiment testing Starling forces, which alteration would
cause fluid to move into the interstitial space? Increased interstitial
oncotic pressure
❖ When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse understands
that water balance is closely related to the balance of which
electrolyte? Sodium
❖ A 70-year-old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema
primarily caused by which mechanism? Increased capillary
hydrostatic pressure
❖ A 10-year-old male with cerebral edema visible on CT scan is
experiencing what type of edema based on its location? localized
edema
,3
❖ When teaching about antidiuretic hormone, the nurse should
explain that its secretion is stimulated by which condition?
increased plasma osmolality
❖ A staff member demonstrates understanding of aldosterone by
stating that its secretion results in which effect? increased blood
volume
❖ A 25-year-old male with an adrenal cortex tumor would most
likely demonstrate which laboratory finding? Decreased blood K+
levels
❖ When a patient asks about natriuretic hormones, the nurse explains
they primarily affect the balance of which substance? Sodium
❖ A 5-year-old with severe dehydration receiving hypertonic
intravenous solution would be expected to develop which
complication? Intracellular dehydration
❖ Which patient is at greatest risk for developing hypernatremia
based on their clinical condition? dehydration
, 4
❖ The most common cause of pure water deficit in clinical practice
involves which mechanism? renal water loss
❖ Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with which type
of electrolyte imbalance? Hypertonic hyponatremia
❖ A 52-year-old diabetic with lethargy and confusion likely has
which electrolyte disturbance related to his hyperglycemia?
decreased sodium
❖ In a patient with hyperkalemia, the nurse should prioritize
monitoring for which effect on cardiac muscle excitability?
increase, increased
❖ Which patient condition would most likely predispose to
hypochloremia? Increased bicarbonate intake
❖ The nurse should monitor for hyperkalemia in which clinical
condition? Acute acidosis
