NUR 2063 ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM 2023/2024 FOUR DIFFERENT
VERSIONS (RASMUSSEN COLLEGE) |A+ GRADED|
Version 1
Question 1
Which of the following is a systemic effect from an inflammatory response?
A. Redness and Swelling
B. Blisters
C. Pus
D. Elevated temperature
Question 3
A nurse is caring for an adult client with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
A. Curving, white ridges between the fingers
B. Chronic rash with thick skin
C. Visible nits on scalp hair
D. Acute rash following exposure to a plant allergen
Question 4
What skin change is caused by the release of histamines?
A. Pallor
B. Erythema
C. Ecchymosis
D. Tenting
Question 5
The client has been diagnosed with acromegaly. The nurse understands this condition can be caused
by which of the following?
A. An underactive adrenal gland
, B. An overactive adrenal gland
C. An overactive pituitary gland
D. An underactive pituitary gland
Question 6
What is the pathophysiology of type I diabetes?
A. Loss of insulin receptors on the target cells, resulting in insulin resistance
B. A pituitary tumor in the brain, resulting in increased antidiuretic hormone production
C. Overproduction of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas
D. Destruction of the beta cells within the pancreas, resulting in an inability to produce
insulin
Question 7
What is a characteristic of coronary artery disease (CAD)?
A. The build-up of infection by-products in the lymph nodes
B. Insufficient delivery of carbon dioxide to the lungs
C. The build-up of nile in the stomach and gallbladder
D. Insufficient delivery of oxygenated blood to the myocardium
Question 8
Which of the following clinical manifestations are present in anaphylactic shock?
A. Tachypnea and airway dilation
B. Airway obstruction and hypotension
C. Airway dilation and hypertension
D. Tachycardia and hypertension
Question 9
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of decreased cardiac output?
A. Increased gas exchange
B. Dehydration
C. Increased blood flow
D. Fluid accumulation
Question 10 Incorrect
Question 10
,A client has a regular heart rate of 54 beats per minute. The nurse would recognize the rhythm as a
symptom of which of the following?
A. Bradycardia
B. Normal
C. Tachycardia
D. Tachypnea
Question 11
How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris?
A. Unstable angina pectoris is not relieved by period of rest
B. Unstable angina pectoris is not as serious as stable angina
C. Unstable angina pectoris can only be diagnosed by changes in cardiac biomarkers
D. Unstable angina pectoris manifests in electrocardiogram (ECG) changes only
Question 12
Which of the following blood pressure values is classified as stage 1 hypertension?
A. 165/94 mmHg
B. 148/89 mmHg
C. 107/64 mmHg
D. 136/85 mmHg
Question 13
Which of the following are backward effects of right-sided heart failure
A. Increased urination
B. Immunosuppression
C. Peripheral edema
D. Pulmonary edema
Question 14
A client with pheochromocytoma is scheduled to have the tumor surgically removed during the
admission………?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Hyperkalemia
, C. Bradycardia
D. Hypertension
Question 15 I
A nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses about the signs and symptoms of thyroid
storm. Wh……?
A. Hypotension, translucent skin, and obesity
B. Nausea, bradycardia, and severe headache
C. Fever, tachycardia, and systolic hypertension
D. Profuse sweating, flushing, and constipation
Question 16
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
A. Fatigue
B. Weight gain
C. Tachycardia
D. Constipation
Question 17
A client is brought into the emergency department with an acute infection. The healthcare ....... ?
A. Increased number of white blood cells in the blood
B. Increased size and shape of white blood cells in the blood
C. Increased concentration of fibrinogen in the blood
D. Increased number of immature red blood cells in the blood
Question 18
Which type of white blood cells play a role in cell-mediated immunity and the production of
immunoglobulin...... ?
A. Macrophages
B. Lymphocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Monocytes
Question 19
What causes atherosclerotic plaques to form in the body?
FINAL EXAM 2023/2024 FOUR DIFFERENT
VERSIONS (RASMUSSEN COLLEGE) |A+ GRADED|
Version 1
Question 1
Which of the following is a systemic effect from an inflammatory response?
A. Redness and Swelling
B. Blisters
C. Pus
D. Elevated temperature
Question 3
A nurse is caring for an adult client with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
A. Curving, white ridges between the fingers
B. Chronic rash with thick skin
C. Visible nits on scalp hair
D. Acute rash following exposure to a plant allergen
Question 4
What skin change is caused by the release of histamines?
A. Pallor
B. Erythema
C. Ecchymosis
D. Tenting
Question 5
The client has been diagnosed with acromegaly. The nurse understands this condition can be caused
by which of the following?
A. An underactive adrenal gland
, B. An overactive adrenal gland
C. An overactive pituitary gland
D. An underactive pituitary gland
Question 6
What is the pathophysiology of type I diabetes?
A. Loss of insulin receptors on the target cells, resulting in insulin resistance
B. A pituitary tumor in the brain, resulting in increased antidiuretic hormone production
C. Overproduction of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas
D. Destruction of the beta cells within the pancreas, resulting in an inability to produce
insulin
Question 7
What is a characteristic of coronary artery disease (CAD)?
A. The build-up of infection by-products in the lymph nodes
B. Insufficient delivery of carbon dioxide to the lungs
C. The build-up of nile in the stomach and gallbladder
D. Insufficient delivery of oxygenated blood to the myocardium
Question 8
Which of the following clinical manifestations are present in anaphylactic shock?
A. Tachypnea and airway dilation
B. Airway obstruction and hypotension
C. Airway dilation and hypertension
D. Tachycardia and hypertension
Question 9
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of decreased cardiac output?
A. Increased gas exchange
B. Dehydration
C. Increased blood flow
D. Fluid accumulation
Question 10 Incorrect
Question 10
,A client has a regular heart rate of 54 beats per minute. The nurse would recognize the rhythm as a
symptom of which of the following?
A. Bradycardia
B. Normal
C. Tachycardia
D. Tachypnea
Question 11
How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris?
A. Unstable angina pectoris is not relieved by period of rest
B. Unstable angina pectoris is not as serious as stable angina
C. Unstable angina pectoris can only be diagnosed by changes in cardiac biomarkers
D. Unstable angina pectoris manifests in electrocardiogram (ECG) changes only
Question 12
Which of the following blood pressure values is classified as stage 1 hypertension?
A. 165/94 mmHg
B. 148/89 mmHg
C. 107/64 mmHg
D. 136/85 mmHg
Question 13
Which of the following are backward effects of right-sided heart failure
A. Increased urination
B. Immunosuppression
C. Peripheral edema
D. Pulmonary edema
Question 14
A client with pheochromocytoma is scheduled to have the tumor surgically removed during the
admission………?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Hyperkalemia
, C. Bradycardia
D. Hypertension
Question 15 I
A nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses about the signs and symptoms of thyroid
storm. Wh……?
A. Hypotension, translucent skin, and obesity
B. Nausea, bradycardia, and severe headache
C. Fever, tachycardia, and systolic hypertension
D. Profuse sweating, flushing, and constipation
Question 16
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
A. Fatigue
B. Weight gain
C. Tachycardia
D. Constipation
Question 17
A client is brought into the emergency department with an acute infection. The healthcare ....... ?
A. Increased number of white blood cells in the blood
B. Increased size and shape of white blood cells in the blood
C. Increased concentration of fibrinogen in the blood
D. Increased number of immature red blood cells in the blood
Question 18
Which type of white blood cells play a role in cell-mediated immunity and the production of
immunoglobulin...... ?
A. Macrophages
B. Lymphocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Monocytes
Question 19
What causes atherosclerotic plaques to form in the body?
