N212 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNIT 1 EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
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Purposes of the inflammatory response include: - (Answer)- Preparing tissues for repair and
decreasing fever
- Decreasing fever and increasing blood supply
Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) stress response causes which effects on
the body? - (Answer)An elevated BP, tachycardia and increased blood sugar
The major chemical mediator of stress response are? - (Answer)Epinephrine and cortisol
The inflammatory response requires activation of the immune system by an infection: -
(Answer)True
Leukotrienes are rel. by basophils, mast cells, macrophages and WBCs. Which effect of
leukotrienes > life threatening - (Answer)Bronchospasm
During the inflammatory response, histamine can cause low BP due to? - (Answer)Vasodilation
,What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs to relieve pain? - (Answer)They inhibit
prostaglandin synthesis
In the early phase of tissue inflammation _____ aggregate and adhere to vascular collagen to
control bleeding. - (Answer)Platelets
The process described in the previous question is called "primary hemostasis" - (Answer)True
A patient is admitted for dehydration. The nurse understands that which is a serious risk
associated with dehydration? - (Answer)Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
A 25-year old woman sustains a laceration from a knife, cooking. Early erythema associated with
the tissue injury is due to? - (Answer)Vasodilation
Secondary intention describes wound or incision edges that are well-approximated throughout
the healing process. - (Answer)False
A patient complains of fatigue, has a temp of 101 F. orally, and a BP of 95/60/ These symptoms
reflect? - (Answer)Systemic signs of inflammation
, Which electrolyte is the most effective in restoring ECF volume? - (Answer)Sodium
Which electrolyte disturbance poses the greatest risk to the heart? - (Answer)Hyperkalemia
The most likely cause of anemia in a patient with end-stage renal disease is? -
(Answer)Insufficient erythropoietin
Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs are seen with - (Answer)Hypocalcemia
The fastest method the body compensates for metabolic acidosis is via? -
(Answer)Hyperventilation to decrease carbon dioxide
ADH is secreted when the ECF is too concentrated - (Answer)TRUE
Interpret the following ABG results: pH 7.49, HCO3 31, PCO2 50 - (Answer)metabolic alkalosis
with partial respiratory compensation
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Purposes of the inflammatory response include: - (Answer)- Preparing tissues for repair and
decreasing fever
- Decreasing fever and increasing blood supply
Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) stress response causes which effects on
the body? - (Answer)An elevated BP, tachycardia and increased blood sugar
The major chemical mediator of stress response are? - (Answer)Epinephrine and cortisol
The inflammatory response requires activation of the immune system by an infection: -
(Answer)True
Leukotrienes are rel. by basophils, mast cells, macrophages and WBCs. Which effect of
leukotrienes > life threatening - (Answer)Bronchospasm
During the inflammatory response, histamine can cause low BP due to? - (Answer)Vasodilation
,What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs to relieve pain? - (Answer)They inhibit
prostaglandin synthesis
In the early phase of tissue inflammation _____ aggregate and adhere to vascular collagen to
control bleeding. - (Answer)Platelets
The process described in the previous question is called "primary hemostasis" - (Answer)True
A patient is admitted for dehydration. The nurse understands that which is a serious risk
associated with dehydration? - (Answer)Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
A 25-year old woman sustains a laceration from a knife, cooking. Early erythema associated with
the tissue injury is due to? - (Answer)Vasodilation
Secondary intention describes wound or incision edges that are well-approximated throughout
the healing process. - (Answer)False
A patient complains of fatigue, has a temp of 101 F. orally, and a BP of 95/60/ These symptoms
reflect? - (Answer)Systemic signs of inflammation
, Which electrolyte is the most effective in restoring ECF volume? - (Answer)Sodium
Which electrolyte disturbance poses the greatest risk to the heart? - (Answer)Hyperkalemia
The most likely cause of anemia in a patient with end-stage renal disease is? -
(Answer)Insufficient erythropoietin
Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs are seen with - (Answer)Hypocalcemia
The fastest method the body compensates for metabolic acidosis is via? -
(Answer)Hyperventilation to decrease carbon dioxide
ADH is secreted when the ECF is too concentrated - (Answer)TRUE
Interpret the following ABG results: pH 7.49, HCO3 31, PCO2 50 - (Answer)metabolic alkalosis
with partial respiratory compensation
