NR 283 EXAM 1 (ONLINE) QUESTIONS BANK 2022 UPDATE
Chapter 1
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. b. signs and symptoms of a
disease. c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. d. early
indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
a. hypertrophy. b. metaplasia. c. anaplasia. d. atrophy.
d. atrophy.
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures would be called:
a. metaplasia. b. atrophy. c. dysplasia. d. hypertrophy.
c. dysplasia
10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle
cells undergoing: a. hypertrophy. b. dysplasia. c. atrophy. d. regeneration.
a. hypertrophy
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells b. Ischemic damage to cells c. Liquefaction
of necrotic tissue d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
13. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer. b. a preventive measure. c. a precipitating factor. d. a
predisposing condition.
b. a preventive measure
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of:
a. the structure of the human body. b. the functions of various organs in the body. c.
functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. d. various cell
structures and related functions.
c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.
Chapter 2
8. Which of the following is a typical sign of dehydration?
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, a. Rapid, strong pulse b. Low hematocrit c. Increased urine output d. Rough oral
mucosa
Rough oral mucosa
9. Which of the following terms refers to a combination of decreased circulating blood
volume combined with excess fluid in a body cavity?
a. Dehydration b. Third-spacing c. Hypovolemia d. Water retention
b. Third-spacing
10. Which of the following is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid?
a. Sodium b. Potassium c. Calcium d. Iron
a. Sodium
11. Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?
a. Loss of the thirst mechanism b. Excessive sweating c. Excessive aldosterone
secretion d. Prolonged period of rapid, deep respirations
b. Excessive sweating
17. Which of the following would be considered normal serum pH?
a. 4.5-8 b. 7.0 c. 7.4 d. 8
c. 7.4
30. An anxiety attack often causes hyperventilation leading to:
a. increased PCO2. b. decreased PCO2. c. respiratory acidosis. d. metabolic acidosis.
b. decreased PCO2
Chapter 21
2. What is the term for an arrangement of the chromosomes from an individual’s cell,
organized in pairs based on size and shape?
a. Pedigree b. Punnett squares c. Karyotype d. Genotype
c. Karyotype
6. Down syndrome is an example of a/an:
a. autosomal dominant disorder. b. multifactorial disorder. c. developmental defect. d.
chromosomal disorder.
d. chromosomal disorder.
15. Which of the following are common manifestations of Down syndrome?
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Chapter 1
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. b. signs and symptoms of a
disease. c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. d. early
indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
a. hypertrophy. b. metaplasia. c. anaplasia. d. atrophy.
d. atrophy.
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures would be called:
a. metaplasia. b. atrophy. c. dysplasia. d. hypertrophy.
c. dysplasia
10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle
cells undergoing: a. hypertrophy. b. dysplasia. c. atrophy. d. regeneration.
a. hypertrophy
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells b. Ischemic damage to cells c. Liquefaction
of necrotic tissue d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
13. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer. b. a preventive measure. c. a precipitating factor. d. a
predisposing condition.
b. a preventive measure
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of:
a. the structure of the human body. b. the functions of various organs in the body. c.
functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. d. various cell
structures and related functions.
c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.
Chapter 2
8. Which of the following is a typical sign of dehydration?
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, a. Rapid, strong pulse b. Low hematocrit c. Increased urine output d. Rough oral
mucosa
Rough oral mucosa
9. Which of the following terms refers to a combination of decreased circulating blood
volume combined with excess fluid in a body cavity?
a. Dehydration b. Third-spacing c. Hypovolemia d. Water retention
b. Third-spacing
10. Which of the following is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid?
a. Sodium b. Potassium c. Calcium d. Iron
a. Sodium
11. Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?
a. Loss of the thirst mechanism b. Excessive sweating c. Excessive aldosterone
secretion d. Prolonged period of rapid, deep respirations
b. Excessive sweating
17. Which of the following would be considered normal serum pH?
a. 4.5-8 b. 7.0 c. 7.4 d. 8
c. 7.4
30. An anxiety attack often causes hyperventilation leading to:
a. increased PCO2. b. decreased PCO2. c. respiratory acidosis. d. metabolic acidosis.
b. decreased PCO2
Chapter 21
2. What is the term for an arrangement of the chromosomes from an individual’s cell,
organized in pairs based on size and shape?
a. Pedigree b. Punnett squares c. Karyotype d. Genotype
c. Karyotype
6. Down syndrome is an example of a/an:
a. autosomal dominant disorder. b. multifactorial disorder. c. developmental defect. d.
chromosomal disorder.
d. chromosomal disorder.
15. Which of the following are common manifestations of Down syndrome?
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