NUR 2063 ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM 2023
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
ANSWER: D
Question 2
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
ANSWER: B
Question 3
What skin change is caused by the release of histamines?
A. Pallor
,B. Erythema
C. Ecchymosis
D. Tenting
ANSWER: C
Question 4
The client has been diagnosed with acromegaly. The nurse understands this condition can
be caused by ..........?
A. An underactive adrenal gland
B. An overactive adrenal gland
C. An overactive pituitary gland
D. An underactive pituitary gland
ANSWER: C
Question 5
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
ANSWER: D
, 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
ANSWER: D
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
ANSWER: B
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
FINAL EXAM 2023
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
ANSWER: D
Question 2
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
ANSWER: B
Question 3
What skin change is caused by the release of histamines?
A. Pallor
,B. Erythema
C. Ecchymosis
D. Tenting
ANSWER: C
Question 4
The client has been diagnosed with acromegaly. The nurse understands this condition can
be caused by ..........?
A. An underactive adrenal gland
B. An overactive adrenal gland
C. An overactive pituitary gland
D. An underactive pituitary gland
ANSWER: C
Question 5
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
ANSWER: D
, 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
ANSWER: D
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
ANSWER: B
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
