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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2025 4 VERSIONS
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE 400 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of
the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try
to fight the antigen? ......ANSWER........Antibodies
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of
antibodies? The most abundant class of antibody in the serum is:
......ANSWER........IgG
The predominant antibody of a typical immune response is:
......ANSWER........IgM
The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound
healing. The dietician believes the delay is related to nutritional
intake. A deficiency in which of the following substances could
directly affect healing? ......ANSWER........Vitamin D
Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for
an opportunistic infection?
a. 18 year old with diabetes
b. 70 year old with congestive heart failure
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
d. 30 year old with pneumonia ......ANSWER........c. 24 year old
who is immunocompromised
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A 10 year old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab
result should the nurse check for a response to the parasite?
......ANSWER........Eosinophils
When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will
recall that the mammary glands enlarge as a consequence of:
......ANSWER........Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occuring within 6 to 14
hours after death, the nurse should document this finding as
_______ present ......ANSWER........Rigor mortis
70 year old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?
......ANSWER........Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following patients is at most risk for developing
hypernatremia? A patient with: ......ANSWER........Dehydration
Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with
......ANSWER........Hypertonic hyponatremia
A 52 year old diabetic male presents to the ER with lethargy,
confusion, and depressed reflexes. His wife indicates that he
does not follow the prescribed diet and takes his medication
sporadically. Lab results indicate hyperglycemia. Which
assessment finding is most likely to occur?
......ANSWER........Decreased sodium
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Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient
has long term potassium deficits? ......ANSWER........Kidneys
A nurse recalls regulation of acid-base balance through removal
or retention of volatile acids is: ......ANSWER........lungs
Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid
and bicarbonate exist in a ratio of: ......ANSWER........1:20
A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and
buttocks. This condition is an example of:
......ANSWER........Delayed hypersensitivity
When a patient presents at the emergency department for an
allergic reaction, the nurse recognizes the most severe
consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction is:
......ANSWER........Anaphylaxis
Which information would indicate more teaching is needed
regarding hypersensitivity reactions? Type ______
hypersensitivity reactions involve an antibody response
......ANSWER........IV
Several prisoners are experiencing symptoms of tuberculosis. A
tuberculin reaction test was ordered. This test is an example of
the type _____ hypersensitivity ......ANSWER........IV
A person is given an attenuated antigen as a vaccine. When the
person asks what was given in the vaccine, how should the nurse
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2025 4 VERSIONS
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE 400 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of
the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try
to fight the antigen? ......ANSWER........Antibodies
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of
antibodies? The most abundant class of antibody in the serum is:
......ANSWER........IgG
The predominant antibody of a typical immune response is:
......ANSWER........IgM
The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound
healing. The dietician believes the delay is related to nutritional
intake. A deficiency in which of the following substances could
directly affect healing? ......ANSWER........Vitamin D
Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for
an opportunistic infection?
a. 18 year old with diabetes
b. 70 year old with congestive heart failure
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
d. 30 year old with pneumonia ......ANSWER........c. 24 year old
who is immunocompromised
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A 10 year old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab
result should the nurse check for a response to the parasite?
......ANSWER........Eosinophils
When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will
recall that the mammary glands enlarge as a consequence of:
......ANSWER........Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occuring within 6 to 14
hours after death, the nurse should document this finding as
_______ present ......ANSWER........Rigor mortis
70 year old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?
......ANSWER........Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following patients is at most risk for developing
hypernatremia? A patient with: ......ANSWER........Dehydration
Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with
......ANSWER........Hypertonic hyponatremia
A 52 year old diabetic male presents to the ER with lethargy,
confusion, and depressed reflexes. His wife indicates that he
does not follow the prescribed diet and takes his medication
sporadically. Lab results indicate hyperglycemia. Which
assessment finding is most likely to occur?
......ANSWER........Decreased sodium
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Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient
has long term potassium deficits? ......ANSWER........Kidneys
A nurse recalls regulation of acid-base balance through removal
or retention of volatile acids is: ......ANSWER........lungs
Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid
and bicarbonate exist in a ratio of: ......ANSWER........1:20
A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and
buttocks. This condition is an example of:
......ANSWER........Delayed hypersensitivity
When a patient presents at the emergency department for an
allergic reaction, the nurse recognizes the most severe
consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction is:
......ANSWER........Anaphylaxis
Which information would indicate more teaching is needed
regarding hypersensitivity reactions? Type ______
hypersensitivity reactions involve an antibody response
......ANSWER........IV
Several prisoners are experiencing symptoms of tuberculosis. A
tuberculin reaction test was ordered. This test is an example of
the type _____ hypersensitivity ......ANSWER........IV
A person is given an attenuated antigen as a vaccine. When the
person asks what was given in the vaccine, how should the nurse
