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This document contains a study guide with exam-style questions and verified correct answers for PATHO 101 Exam 1. It covers foundational pathophysiology topics including cellular injury, inflammation, immune responses, fluid and electrolyte balance, and basic disease mechanisms. The material is designed to support focused revision and strengthen understanding for early nursing pathophysiology assessments.

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PATHO 101 - EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE FOR NURSING
STUDENTS’ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
1.A client with a history of multiple allergies ask the nurse to explain a monotherapy what
does the nurse recognize in the desired outcome of this treatment?

A. to surprise the overall a more response to prevent allergic reactions
B. to include tolerance to specific allergens through control exposure
C. to provide passive immunity through the administration of monoglobins
D. to stimulate the production of IGM for immediate protection

2.A client is admitted to the hospital with a bacterial long infection the nurse knows that
phagocyte phagocytosis placed a critical role in the immune response which explain
correctly describe these process?
A.phagocytosis is a type of passive transport B.phagocytosis
is involves the optic of small liquid vesicles
C.phagocytosis requires energy to engulf large particles like bacteria
D.phagocytosis occurs without the need for adenosine triphosphate ATP

3.A public health nurse is evaluating interventions to reduce lung cancer death on the
community which intervention is likely to have the greatest impact
A.bi-annual checked x-ray for all adults and children
B.eliminating the use of radiation in medical imaging
C.smoking sensation programs
D.with two genetic testing for lung cancer
4.The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma the client report
intermittent low grade fever and recent unintended weight loss. Which is the most likely
explanation for this systemic symptoms
A. the tumor is producing pyrogens and cytokines that causes systemic effects
B. the symptoms are unrelated to the tumor and suggest a concurrent infection
C. the client is experiencing an allergic reaction to medication used in treatment
D. the symptoms are psychosomatic due to the stress of the Cancer diagnosis

5.A client with a benign pituitary adenoma is diagnosed with acromegaly. What does
the nurse recognize is the most likely cellular adaptation occurring in this condition?
A.metaplasia
B.atrophy
C.hypertrophy
D.hyperplas

, 6.The nurse is caring for a client with a history of seasonal allergies who present with
symptoms of sinusitis. Which of the following action should the nurse prioritize to apply
the concept of client centered care
A. recommend a different class of medication to manage the client symptoms
B. advise the client to continue using antihistamine as they have in the past
C. access the clients and medication effectiveness to inform a treatment plan
D. suggest the client wait for the seasonal allergies to subside before seeking treatment

7.A client with a history of recurrent infections is found to have low level of IgG. What
is the most likely clinical implication of this findings?
A. enhanced response to vaccination
B. increased susceptibility to bacteria infections
C. reduced risk of allergic reactions
D.increased risk of autoimmune disorders

8.A nurse is evaluating a client who received 2 liters of IV fluids for hypovolemia. Which
assessment findings indicate this treatment it was effective
A. presence of pitting edema and increase body weight
B. Improved skin turgor and capillary refill time of less than 3 seconds
C. Jugular Venous distension and crackles in the lungs
D.decreased urine output and concentrated urine

9.The nurse is assessing a client admitted to the hospital for suspected chronic
lymphocytic leukemia. Which assessment findings are common clinical manifestation of
chronic leukemia? Select all that apply
A. Severe abdominal pain
B. Fatigue
C. Lymph node enlargement
D. Rapid weight gain
E. Sudden onset of high fever

5. A client with ulcerative colitis is experiencing frequent bloody diarrhea. Which layer
of the colon
does the nurse recognize is most likely inflamed based on this clinical
manifestation?
A. Muscularis
B. Submucosa
C. Mucosa
D. Serosa

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