NR 283 Practice Questions
2026 Exam All Answers and
Illustrations Given
Which of the following is the most common cause of cellular injury?
A. Hypoxia
B. Chemical injury from drugs
C. Free radical-induced injury
D. Chemical injury from pollutants - ANSWER ✔✔A. Hypoxia
,Which type of necrosis best describes death of a cell from hypoxia,
generally as a result of ischemia in the lower extremities?
A. Fat
B. Coagulative
C. Liquefactive
D. Gangrenous - ANSWER ✔✔D. Gangrenous
Which statement is TRUE with regard to cellular change due to aging?
A. The cellular changes are reversible.
B. DNA becomes less susceptible to injurious stimuli.
C. The cellular changes proceed slowly and in small increments.
D. Lipid, calcium, and plasma proteins are less likely to be deposited in
vessel walls. - ANSWER ✔✔C. The cellular changes proceed slowly
and in small increments.
Which term best describes an allele with an observable effect?
A. Carrier
, B. Dominant
C. Recessive
D. Homozygous - ANSWER ✔✔B. Dominant
Infusion of ______________ intravenous solutions promotes movement
of water into cells, thus making the cells swell.
A. Isotonic
B. Hypertonic
C. Hypotonic - ANSWER ✔✔B. Hypertonic
Which electrolyte is the main intracellular electrolyte?
A. Potassium
B. Sodium
C. Calcium
D. Magnesium - ANSWER ✔✔A. Potassium
Which patient is at the highest risk for developing hyponatremia?
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2026 Exam All Answers and
Illustrations Given
Which of the following is the most common cause of cellular injury?
A. Hypoxia
B. Chemical injury from drugs
C. Free radical-induced injury
D. Chemical injury from pollutants - ANSWER ✔✔A. Hypoxia
,Which type of necrosis best describes death of a cell from hypoxia,
generally as a result of ischemia in the lower extremities?
A. Fat
B. Coagulative
C. Liquefactive
D. Gangrenous - ANSWER ✔✔D. Gangrenous
Which statement is TRUE with regard to cellular change due to aging?
A. The cellular changes are reversible.
B. DNA becomes less susceptible to injurious stimuli.
C. The cellular changes proceed slowly and in small increments.
D. Lipid, calcium, and plasma proteins are less likely to be deposited in
vessel walls. - ANSWER ✔✔C. The cellular changes proceed slowly
and in small increments.
Which term best describes an allele with an observable effect?
A. Carrier
, B. Dominant
C. Recessive
D. Homozygous - ANSWER ✔✔B. Dominant
Infusion of ______________ intravenous solutions promotes movement
of water into cells, thus making the cells swell.
A. Isotonic
B. Hypertonic
C. Hypotonic - ANSWER ✔✔B. Hypertonic
Which electrolyte is the main intracellular electrolyte?
A. Potassium
B. Sodium
C. Calcium
D. Magnesium - ANSWER ✔✔A. Potassium
Which patient is at the highest risk for developing hyponatremia?
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
