RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. In what location would the nurse expect to find infection in a patient with
acute pyelonephritis?
Prostate gland
Urethra
Kidneys
Urinary bladder
2. What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Parasitic infection
Fungal infection
Viral infection
Direct bacterial invasion of the lower urinary tract
3. If a patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) reports difficulty
initiating urination, what might be a recommended management
strategy?
Surgical removal of the bladder
Medication to relax the prostate and bladder neck muscles
Antibiotics to treat infection
Increased fluid intake before bedtime
4. What is the primary electrolyte disorder linked to the syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
Hypernatremia
, Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypocalcemia
5. A pt is diagnosed with hyperphosphatemia. The nurse realizes that this
pt might also have an imbalance of which of the following electrolytes?
potassium
sodium
chloride
calcium
6. Describe the significance of identifying the kidneys as the site of
infection in pyelonephritis.
Identifying the kidneys helps in determining the need for surgery.
Identifying the kidneys as the site of infection is crucial
because it helps in diagnosing and managing the condition
effectively.
Identifying the kidneys is irrelevant as pyelonephritis affects the
bladder.
Identifying the kidneys is only important for understanding
symptoms.
7. • Which of the following is a correct statement about acromegaly?
Acromegaly results from excessive secretion of growth
hormone (GH) due to a pituitary adenoma
Before closure of the epiphyses, excessive GH hormone
secretion results in acromegaly
Acromegaly is caused by adrenal pheochromocytoma
, In acromegaly, gonadotropin secretion is increased
8. Why is dialysis used for chronic kidney disease?
Filter out infectious waste
Remove excess fluid and waste products
To add vitamins to the body
Dialysis is not used for kidney disease
9. A patient on a course of antibiotics reports experiencing diarrhea. What
should the healthcare provider consider as a potential cause?
Increased gut motility due to the medication
Destruction of the normal gut flora
A secondary infection from pathogenic bacteria
An allergic reaction to the antibiotic
10. Describe the significance of painless hematuria in a clinical setting.
Painless hematuria is common in kidney stones.
Painless hematuria can be a sign of serious conditions such as
bladder cancer.
Painless hematuria is usually a benign condition.
Painless hematuria indicates a urinary tract infection.
11. Hematuria with renal colic pain indicates:
renal tumor
kidney stones
glomerulonephritis
, UTI
12. What condition is most commonly associated with bulging eyes and
hyperthyroidism symptoms?
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Graves' disease
13. Describe the main pathological change that occurs in acute gastritis
and its potential impact on the digestive process.
Acute gastritis leads to ulceration, which enhances digestion.
Acute gastritis results in the thickening of the stomach lining,
improving digestion.
Acute gastritis involves inflammation of the stomach mucosal
lining, which can disrupt normal digestion.
Acute gastritis is characterized by increased gastric acid
production, aiding digestion.
14. A patient presents with severe abdominal pain and elevated lipase
levels. If gallstones are confirmed, what is the most appropriate initial
management step?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Intravenous hydration only
Pain management with opioids only
Immediate administration of antibiotics
15. What is the primary characteristic of acute gastritis?
2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. In what location would the nurse expect to find infection in a patient with
acute pyelonephritis?
Prostate gland
Urethra
Kidneys
Urinary bladder
2. What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Parasitic infection
Fungal infection
Viral infection
Direct bacterial invasion of the lower urinary tract
3. If a patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) reports difficulty
initiating urination, what might be a recommended management
strategy?
Surgical removal of the bladder
Medication to relax the prostate and bladder neck muscles
Antibiotics to treat infection
Increased fluid intake before bedtime
4. What is the primary electrolyte disorder linked to the syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
Hypernatremia
, Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypocalcemia
5. A pt is diagnosed with hyperphosphatemia. The nurse realizes that this
pt might also have an imbalance of which of the following electrolytes?
potassium
sodium
chloride
calcium
6. Describe the significance of identifying the kidneys as the site of
infection in pyelonephritis.
Identifying the kidneys helps in determining the need for surgery.
Identifying the kidneys as the site of infection is crucial
because it helps in diagnosing and managing the condition
effectively.
Identifying the kidneys is irrelevant as pyelonephritis affects the
bladder.
Identifying the kidneys is only important for understanding
symptoms.
7. • Which of the following is a correct statement about acromegaly?
Acromegaly results from excessive secretion of growth
hormone (GH) due to a pituitary adenoma
Before closure of the epiphyses, excessive GH hormone
secretion results in acromegaly
Acromegaly is caused by adrenal pheochromocytoma
, In acromegaly, gonadotropin secretion is increased
8. Why is dialysis used for chronic kidney disease?
Filter out infectious waste
Remove excess fluid and waste products
To add vitamins to the body
Dialysis is not used for kidney disease
9. A patient on a course of antibiotics reports experiencing diarrhea. What
should the healthcare provider consider as a potential cause?
Increased gut motility due to the medication
Destruction of the normal gut flora
A secondary infection from pathogenic bacteria
An allergic reaction to the antibiotic
10. Describe the significance of painless hematuria in a clinical setting.
Painless hematuria is common in kidney stones.
Painless hematuria can be a sign of serious conditions such as
bladder cancer.
Painless hematuria is usually a benign condition.
Painless hematuria indicates a urinary tract infection.
11. Hematuria with renal colic pain indicates:
renal tumor
kidney stones
glomerulonephritis
, UTI
12. What condition is most commonly associated with bulging eyes and
hyperthyroidism symptoms?
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Graves' disease
13. Describe the main pathological change that occurs in acute gastritis
and its potential impact on the digestive process.
Acute gastritis leads to ulceration, which enhances digestion.
Acute gastritis results in the thickening of the stomach lining,
improving digestion.
Acute gastritis involves inflammation of the stomach mucosal
lining, which can disrupt normal digestion.
Acute gastritis is characterized by increased gastric acid
production, aiding digestion.
14. A patient presents with severe abdominal pain and elevated lipase
levels. If gallstones are confirmed, what is the most appropriate initial
management step?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Intravenous hydration only
Pain management with opioids only
Immediate administration of antibiotics
15. What is the primary characteristic of acute gastritis?
