NURS 5315 EXAM 3 (UTA) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM – 100 Practice Questions & Answers |
Instant Download Pdf
Exam Overview:
NURS 5315 is a graduate-level Advanced Pathophysiology course at the University of
Texas at Arlington (UTA) that builds on prior anatomy and physiology knowledge to develop
advanced understanding of pathophysiologic concepts across the lifespan . Exam 3 focuses
on pulmonary, hematologic, and cardiovascular pathophysiology, including restrictive
vs. obstructive pulmonary disorders, acute respiratory failure, ARDS, lung cancer, and
hematologic disorders .
EXAM FORMAT & SCOPE
Feature Detail
Course NURS 5315 – Advanced Pathophysiology
Institution University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Exam Exam 3 (2026)
Format Multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, scenario-based
Key Pulmonary disorders, ARDS, respiratory failure, lung cancer,
Domains hematologic disorders
SECTION 1: PULMONARY DISORDERS (Questions 1-35)
Q1. Pulmonary disease is classified into which two broad categories?
,Answer: Restrictive vs. Obstructive
Rationale: Pulmonary diseases are broadly classified into two categories: restrictive and
obstructive. Restrictive disorders make it difficult to breathe air in (low lung volumes on
PFTs), while obstructive disorders make it difficult to exhale air (high volumes on PFTs) .
Q2. A patient with restrictive lung disease would have which finding on pulmonary
function tests (PFTs)?
Answer: Low lung volumes
Rationale: Restrictive disorders are characterized by the inability to breathe air in, resulting
in low lung volumes on PFTs. Examples include pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, aspiration,
bronchiectasis, and pulmonary edema .
Q3. Which of the following is an example of an obstructive pulmonary disorder?
Answer: Asthma and COPD
Rationale: Obstructive disorders are characterized by the inability to exhale air that has
been inhaled, resulting in high lung volumes on PFTs. Asthma and COPD are primary
examples .
Q4. A patient with a spontaneous pneumothorax is most likely to be:
Answer: A tall, thin male aged 20-40
, Rationale: Spontaneous pneumothorax typically occurs in males aged 20-40 who are tall
and thin. It may occur due to bleb ruptures in individuals with emphysema. Smoking
increases the risk, and bleb ruptures may occur at rest or with exercise .
Q5. What clinical manifestations are associated with pneumothorax?
Answer: Sudden pleural pain, tachypnea, dyspnea, decreased breath sounds, and
hyperresonance to percussion
Rationale: Pneumothorax presents with sudden onset of pleural pain, tachypnea, dyspnea,
decreased breath sounds on the affected side, and hyperresonance to percussion due to air
in the pleural space .
Q6. A tension pneumothorax occurs when:
Answer: Air becomes trapped and cannot escape; the site of injury acts as a one-way valve
Rationale: In tension pneumothorax, air enters the pleural space but cannot exit. The injury
site functions as a one-way valve, allowing air in but not out. This leads to a complete lung
collapse, deviated trachea, severe shortness of breath, and hypotension .
Q7. A patient with a pulmonary embolus (PE) is most likely to have a history of:
Answer: A proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower extremities
Rationale: Pulmonary emboli most commonly arise from a proximal DVT in the lower
extremities. Risk factors include any condition that predisposes to DVT or a
hypercoagulable state. Other sources include fat emboli, amniotic fluid, or air bubbles .
EXAM – 100 Practice Questions & Answers |
Instant Download Pdf
Exam Overview:
NURS 5315 is a graduate-level Advanced Pathophysiology course at the University of
Texas at Arlington (UTA) that builds on prior anatomy and physiology knowledge to develop
advanced understanding of pathophysiologic concepts across the lifespan . Exam 3 focuses
on pulmonary, hematologic, and cardiovascular pathophysiology, including restrictive
vs. obstructive pulmonary disorders, acute respiratory failure, ARDS, lung cancer, and
hematologic disorders .
EXAM FORMAT & SCOPE
Feature Detail
Course NURS 5315 – Advanced Pathophysiology
Institution University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Exam Exam 3 (2026)
Format Multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, scenario-based
Key Pulmonary disorders, ARDS, respiratory failure, lung cancer,
Domains hematologic disorders
SECTION 1: PULMONARY DISORDERS (Questions 1-35)
Q1. Pulmonary disease is classified into which two broad categories?
,Answer: Restrictive vs. Obstructive
Rationale: Pulmonary diseases are broadly classified into two categories: restrictive and
obstructive. Restrictive disorders make it difficult to breathe air in (low lung volumes on
PFTs), while obstructive disorders make it difficult to exhale air (high volumes on PFTs) .
Q2. A patient with restrictive lung disease would have which finding on pulmonary
function tests (PFTs)?
Answer: Low lung volumes
Rationale: Restrictive disorders are characterized by the inability to breathe air in, resulting
in low lung volumes on PFTs. Examples include pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, aspiration,
bronchiectasis, and pulmonary edema .
Q3. Which of the following is an example of an obstructive pulmonary disorder?
Answer: Asthma and COPD
Rationale: Obstructive disorders are characterized by the inability to exhale air that has
been inhaled, resulting in high lung volumes on PFTs. Asthma and COPD are primary
examples .
Q4. A patient with a spontaneous pneumothorax is most likely to be:
Answer: A tall, thin male aged 20-40
, Rationale: Spontaneous pneumothorax typically occurs in males aged 20-40 who are tall
and thin. It may occur due to bleb ruptures in individuals with emphysema. Smoking
increases the risk, and bleb ruptures may occur at rest or with exercise .
Q5. What clinical manifestations are associated with pneumothorax?
Answer: Sudden pleural pain, tachypnea, dyspnea, decreased breath sounds, and
hyperresonance to percussion
Rationale: Pneumothorax presents with sudden onset of pleural pain, tachypnea, dyspnea,
decreased breath sounds on the affected side, and hyperresonance to percussion due to air
in the pleural space .
Q6. A tension pneumothorax occurs when:
Answer: Air becomes trapped and cannot escape; the site of injury acts as a one-way valve
Rationale: In tension pneumothorax, air enters the pleural space but cannot exit. The injury
site functions as a one-way valve, allowing air in but not out. This leads to a complete lung
collapse, deviated trachea, severe shortness of breath, and hypotension .
Q7. A patient with a pulmonary embolus (PE) is most likely to have a history of:
Answer: A proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower extremities
Rationale: Pulmonary emboli most commonly arise from a proximal DVT in the lower
extremities. Risk factors include any condition that predisposes to DVT or a
hypercoagulable state. Other sources include fat emboli, amniotic fluid, or air bubbles .
