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NSG 530 – EXAM III ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY –
2026 WILKES UNIVERSITY COMPLETE (120) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prepare confidently for the NSG 530 – Exam III Advanced Pathophysiology at Wilkes
University with this comprehensive study resource. This PDF reviews essential
pathophysiology concepts, disease mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and other
key topics commonly assessed on the exam. It is ideal for self-study, course revision,
and final exam preparation. A valuable resource for students seeking to strengthen
their understanding and improve their readiness for the NSG 530 Exam III.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION A: RENAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Questions 1-20)
1. A patient has anuria. This is defined as urine output less than:
A) 400 mL/day
B) 100 mL/day
C) 50 mL/day
D) 30 mL/day
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anuria is defined as urine output less than 100 mL/day. Oliguria is
less than 400 mL/day. These are important clinical indicators of acute kidney
injury or severe renal impairment .
2. Which of the following correctly describes the first step of urine
formation?
A) Tubular reabsorption of glucose and amino acids
B) Filtration of permeable substances from blood into Bowman's capsule
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C) Active secretion of hydrogen ions into the urine
D) Concentration of urine in the collecting duct
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first step in urine formation is glomerular filtration—
permeable substances in the blood are filtered at the endothelial-capsular
membrane into Bowman's capsule. This is followed by tubular reabsorption
and secretion .
3. What is the normal creatinine clearance rate in a healthy adult?
A) 30-60 mL/min
B) 60-90 mL/min
C) 90-130 mL/min
D) 150-200 mL/min
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal creatinine clearance is 90-130 mL/min, reflecting the
amount of blood cleared of creatinine by the kidneys in one minute. A
decreased creatinine clearance indicates impaired renal function .
4. Urea is a byproduct of which metabolic process?
A) Carbohydrate metabolism
B) Protein metabolism
C) Fat metabolism
D) Nucleic acid metabolism
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urea is a byproduct of protein metabolism. Creatinine is a
byproduct of muscle metabolism. Both are waste products excreted by the
kidneys and used as markers of renal function .
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5. Which of the following findings in a urinalysis is considered
ABNORMAL?
A) Sodium
B) Creatinine
C) Glucose
D) Urea
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is normal to have inorganic material such as sodium, chloride,
and potassium, and organic materials such as urea and creatinine in the
urine. It is abnormal to have red blood cells, white blood cells, bacteria,
protein, glucose, or ketones in the urine .
6. Hypertension in a patient with kidney disease is MOST directly related
to which renal hormone?
A) Erythropoietin
B) Renin
C) Calcitriol
D) Urodilatin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renin is a renal hormone that regulates blood pressure. Patients
with hypertension frequently have an underlying renal issue related to renin-
angiotensin-aldosterone system dysregulation .
7. The most common infecting microorganism in cystitis is:
A) Klebsiella
B) Proteus
C) Escherichia coli
D) Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) is the most common site of
UTI. The most common infecting microorganism is Escherichia coli, followed
by Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Other organisms include Klebsiella,
Proteus, and Pseudomonas .
8. Classic symptoms of cystitis include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Frequency
B) Dysuria
C) Flank pain
D) Urgency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute cystitis presents with frequency, dysuria, urgency, and lower
abdominal or suprapubic pain. Flank pain is a more serious symptom
suggesting upper urinary tract involvement (pyelonephritis) .
9. The most common parasitic infection that has a strong association with
bladder cancer is:
A) Malaria
B) Toxoplasmosis
C) Schistosomiasis
D) Ascariasis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schistosomiasis is the most common parasitic invasion globally
and has a strong association with bladder cancer. Symptoms are related to
the inflammatory response .
10. A patient presents with gross, painless hematuria. This is a classic
sign of:
NSG 530 – EXAM III ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY –
2026 WILKES UNIVERSITY COMPLETE (120) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prepare confidently for the NSG 530 – Exam III Advanced Pathophysiology at Wilkes
University with this comprehensive study resource. This PDF reviews essential
pathophysiology concepts, disease mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and other
key topics commonly assessed on the exam. It is ideal for self-study, course revision,
and final exam preparation. A valuable resource for students seeking to strengthen
their understanding and improve their readiness for the NSG 530 Exam III.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION A: RENAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Questions 1-20)
1. A patient has anuria. This is defined as urine output less than:
A) 400 mL/day
B) 100 mL/day
C) 50 mL/day
D) 30 mL/day
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anuria is defined as urine output less than 100 mL/day. Oliguria is
less than 400 mL/day. These are important clinical indicators of acute kidney
injury or severe renal impairment .
2. Which of the following correctly describes the first step of urine
formation?
A) Tubular reabsorption of glucose and amino acids
B) Filtration of permeable substances from blood into Bowman's capsule
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C) Active secretion of hydrogen ions into the urine
D) Concentration of urine in the collecting duct
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first step in urine formation is glomerular filtration—
permeable substances in the blood are filtered at the endothelial-capsular
membrane into Bowman's capsule. This is followed by tubular reabsorption
and secretion .
3. What is the normal creatinine clearance rate in a healthy adult?
A) 30-60 mL/min
B) 60-90 mL/min
C) 90-130 mL/min
D) 150-200 mL/min
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal creatinine clearance is 90-130 mL/min, reflecting the
amount of blood cleared of creatinine by the kidneys in one minute. A
decreased creatinine clearance indicates impaired renal function .
4. Urea is a byproduct of which metabolic process?
A) Carbohydrate metabolism
B) Protein metabolism
C) Fat metabolism
D) Nucleic acid metabolism
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urea is a byproduct of protein metabolism. Creatinine is a
byproduct of muscle metabolism. Both are waste products excreted by the
kidneys and used as markers of renal function .
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5. Which of the following findings in a urinalysis is considered
ABNORMAL?
A) Sodium
B) Creatinine
C) Glucose
D) Urea
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is normal to have inorganic material such as sodium, chloride,
and potassium, and organic materials such as urea and creatinine in the
urine. It is abnormal to have red blood cells, white blood cells, bacteria,
protein, glucose, or ketones in the urine .
6. Hypertension in a patient with kidney disease is MOST directly related
to which renal hormone?
A) Erythropoietin
B) Renin
C) Calcitriol
D) Urodilatin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renin is a renal hormone that regulates blood pressure. Patients
with hypertension frequently have an underlying renal issue related to renin-
angiotensin-aldosterone system dysregulation .
7. The most common infecting microorganism in cystitis is:
A) Klebsiella
B) Proteus
C) Escherichia coli
D) Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) is the most common site of
UTI. The most common infecting microorganism is Escherichia coli, followed
by Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Other organisms include Klebsiella,
Proteus, and Pseudomonas .
8. Classic symptoms of cystitis include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Frequency
B) Dysuria
C) Flank pain
D) Urgency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute cystitis presents with frequency, dysuria, urgency, and lower
abdominal or suprapubic pain. Flank pain is a more serious symptom
suggesting upper urinary tract involvement (pyelonephritis) .
9. The most common parasitic infection that has a strong association with
bladder cancer is:
A) Malaria
B) Toxoplasmosis
C) Schistosomiasis
D) Ascariasis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schistosomiasis is the most common parasitic invasion globally
and has a strong association with bladder cancer. Symptoms are related to
the inflammatory response .
10. A patient presents with gross, painless hematuria. This is a classic
sign of:
