HESI RN Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 2025: Practice Test & Study Guide for Nursing Students

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HESI RN ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM

NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE 160

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+

Severe protein and calorie deficiency characterized by low

heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, dull hair, and

emaciated appearance. .....ANSWER..... Marasmus

Severe protein deficiency characterized by hair discoloration,

enlarged liver, and pitting edema. .....ANSWER..... Kwashiorkor

Loss of lean tissues and muscle mass caused by inadequate

protein and calorie intake, resulting in skeletal muscle loss and

diarrhea. .....ANSWER..... Protein-calorie malnutrition

Peripheral edema, jugular vein distention, and hepatomegaly

due to the inability of the right ventricle to adequately pump

blood. .....ANSWER..... Right-sided heart failure

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Pulmonary congestion, dyspnea, and decreased cardiac output

due to the inability of the left ventricle to adequately pump

blood. .....ANSWER..... Left-sided heart failure

Reduced ability of the heart to fill during diastole, leading to

heart failure; often caused by conditions such as myocardial

hypertrophy and hypertension. .....ANSWER..... Diastolic

dysfunction

Most common cause of left-sided heart failure, characterized by

sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

.....ANSWER..... Acute myocardial infarction

Inflammation of the glomeruli in both kidneys, affecting all parts

of the glomeruli. .....ANSWER..... Diffuse glomerulonephritis

Inflammation of the glomeruli following a streptococcal infection,

characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, and edema.

.....ANSWER..... Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis