NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Rasmussen – 2025) |
Verified Questions & Accurate Answers
1. Describe the role of estrogen in the menstrual cycle and its impact during
menopause.
Estrogen is produced only in the ovaries and not related to
menopause.
Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and its decline during
menopause leads to changes in bleeding patterns.
Estrogen increases testosterone levels during menopause.
Estrogen has no effect on the menstrual cycle.
2. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?
Weight gain
Excessive thirst
Tetany
Hypercalcemia
3. What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Head or neck radiation
Iodine deficiency
Surgical treatment for hyperthyroidism
Hashimoto's disease
,4. Describe the relationship between fluid removal during dialysis and blood
pressure changes.
, Fluid removal during dialysis only affects electrolyte levels.
Fluid removal during dialysis always increases blood pressure.
Fluid removal during dialysis has no effect on blood pressure.
Excessive fluid removal during dialysis can lead to low blood
pressure due to decreased blood volume.
5. Describe the significance of age in determining whether enuresis is
classified as abnormal.
Enuresis is considered abnormal only if it occurs during the day.
Enuresis is classified as abnormal after age 5, indicating a
potential underlying issue.
Enuresis is normal at any age, as it is a common childhood
occurrence.
Enuresis is only abnormal if it occurs after age 10.
6. If a patient has undergone radioactive treatment for hyperthyroidism, what
potential condition should they be monitored for in the future?
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes insipidus
Acute prostatitis
Hyperthyroidism
7. What is the primary cause of Hirschsprung Disease?
Inadequate innervation of the colon
Excessive nerve growth in the colon
, Genetic mutation in the liver
Inflammation of the intestinal lining
8. Cushing syndrome is caused by excessive _____ in the body
estrogen
aldosterone
mineralocorticoid
cortisol
9. What anatomical structure is associated with a hydrocele?
Epididymis
Tunica vaginalis
Scrotum
Testis
10. A nurse is reviewing the electronic health record (EHR) of a 20-year-old
client with a history of female genital mutilation (FGM). The nurse
anticipates what possible and likely complication from this injury?
Perimenopause
Irritable bowel syndrome
Impaired bladder function
Proctitis
Verified Questions & Accurate Answers
1. Describe the role of estrogen in the menstrual cycle and its impact during
menopause.
Estrogen is produced only in the ovaries and not related to
menopause.
Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and its decline during
menopause leads to changes in bleeding patterns.
Estrogen increases testosterone levels during menopause.
Estrogen has no effect on the menstrual cycle.
2. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?
Weight gain
Excessive thirst
Tetany
Hypercalcemia
3. What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Head or neck radiation
Iodine deficiency
Surgical treatment for hyperthyroidism
Hashimoto's disease
,4. Describe the relationship between fluid removal during dialysis and blood
pressure changes.
, Fluid removal during dialysis only affects electrolyte levels.
Fluid removal during dialysis always increases blood pressure.
Fluid removal during dialysis has no effect on blood pressure.
Excessive fluid removal during dialysis can lead to low blood
pressure due to decreased blood volume.
5. Describe the significance of age in determining whether enuresis is
classified as abnormal.
Enuresis is considered abnormal only if it occurs during the day.
Enuresis is classified as abnormal after age 5, indicating a
potential underlying issue.
Enuresis is normal at any age, as it is a common childhood
occurrence.
Enuresis is only abnormal if it occurs after age 10.
6. If a patient has undergone radioactive treatment for hyperthyroidism, what
potential condition should they be monitored for in the future?
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes insipidus
Acute prostatitis
Hyperthyroidism
7. What is the primary cause of Hirschsprung Disease?
Inadequate innervation of the colon
Excessive nerve growth in the colon
, Genetic mutation in the liver
Inflammation of the intestinal lining
8. Cushing syndrome is caused by excessive _____ in the body
estrogen
aldosterone
mineralocorticoid
cortisol
9. What anatomical structure is associated with a hydrocele?
Epididymis
Tunica vaginalis
Scrotum
Testis
10. A nurse is reviewing the electronic health record (EHR) of a 20-year-old
client with a history of female genital mutilation (FGM). The nurse
anticipates what possible and likely complication from this injury?
Perimenopause
Irritable bowel syndrome
Impaired bladder function
Proctitis
