NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam
2 (Latest ) Rasmussen Questions With Complete
Solutions
A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain
is likely because of what reason? Correct Answers possible
pyelonephritis, with inflammation and stretching of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and
occasional diarrhea. This is likely? Correct Answers
Appendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between
menstrual periods. The nurse identifies this as? Correct
Answers Metrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is?
Correct Answers Lack of thyroid hormone contributes to non-
pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism Correct Answers coarse facial features,
deepening of voice, increased ring or shoe size
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis
is? Correct Answers Vesicoureteral reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? Correct Answers
hypertension
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? Correct Answers
Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat,
, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous
abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering
abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from
irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen
levels
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus Correct Answers
polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism Correct
Answers hypertension and hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism Correct
Answers fatigue. -
lethargy. -
sensitivity to cold. -
depression. -
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism Correct
Answers High blood pressure. -
Low level of potassium in the blood. -
Feeling tired all the time. -
Headache. -
2 (Latest ) Rasmussen Questions With Complete
Solutions
A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain
is likely because of what reason? Correct Answers possible
pyelonephritis, with inflammation and stretching of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and
occasional diarrhea. This is likely? Correct Answers
Appendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between
menstrual periods. The nurse identifies this as? Correct
Answers Metrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is?
Correct Answers Lack of thyroid hormone contributes to non-
pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism Correct Answers coarse facial features,
deepening of voice, increased ring or shoe size
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis
is? Correct Answers Vesicoureteral reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? Correct Answers
hypertension
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? Correct Answers
Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat,
, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous
abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering
abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from
irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen
levels
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus Correct Answers
polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism Correct
Answers hypertension and hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism Correct
Answers fatigue. -
lethargy. -
sensitivity to cold. -
depression. -
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism Correct
Answers High blood pressure. -
Low level of potassium in the blood. -
Feeling tired all the time. -
Headache. -
