NURS 611 ADVANCE PATHO | MARYVILLE UNIV | EXAM 2
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Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
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1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
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, What are nociceptors? Answer: Sensory receptors activated by painful or noxious stimuli.
Where are nociceptors located? Answer: Skin, muscles, joints, bones, and internal organs.
What part of the spinal cord receives pain signals from nociceptors? Answer: Dorsal horn.
Are nociceptors evenly distributed throughout the body? Answer: No.
Which body area has abundant nociceptors? Answer: Fingertips.
Which tissue lacks nociceptors? Answer: Cartilage.
What is the purpose of acute pain? Answer: Protective mechanism warning of injury.
How long does acute pain usually last? Answer: Up to 6 months.
What autonomic response occurs with acute pain? Answer: Sympathetic activation.
Name one sign of sympathetic activation during acute pain. Answer: Increased pulse rate.
What usually causes chronic pain? Answer: Unknown cause or prolonged ineffective treatment.
How long does chronic pain persist? Answer: Months to years.
Why may chronic pain patients appear calm? Answer: Sympathetic adaptation occurs.
Does chronic pain usually increase blood pressure? Answer: No.
What are pyrogens? Answer: Fever-producing substances.
What are the two sources of pyrogens? Answer: Exogenous and endogenous.
What produces exogenous pyrogens? Answer: Pathogens.
What cells primarily produce endogenous pyrogens? Answer: Phagocytic cells.
What is one benefit of fever? Answer: Kills pathogens.
Fever decreases levels of which minerals needed for bacterial growth? Answer: Iron, zinc, and
copper.
Fever enhances production of what antiviral substance? Answer: Interferon.
What complication can prolonged hyperthermia cause? Answer: Nerve damage.
Older adults with infection may present without what symptom? Answer: Fever.
Young infants with infection may present with what isolated symptom? Answer: Fever.
What is the most common sleep disorder? Answer: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
What is a major risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea? Answer: Obesity.
What breathing event defines sleep apnea? Answer: Apnea lasting 10 seconds or longer.
What complication may untreated sleep apnea cause? Answer: Pulmonary hypertension.
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FOCUSED REVIEW STUDY BANK LATEST VERSION
2026/2026 | EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100% ACCURATE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS! EXCELLENCE
GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What are nociceptors? Answer: Sensory receptors activated by painful or noxious stimuli.
Where are nociceptors located? Answer: Skin, muscles, joints, bones, and internal organs.
What part of the spinal cord receives pain signals from nociceptors? Answer: Dorsal horn.
Are nociceptors evenly distributed throughout the body? Answer: No.
Which body area has abundant nociceptors? Answer: Fingertips.
Which tissue lacks nociceptors? Answer: Cartilage.
What is the purpose of acute pain? Answer: Protective mechanism warning of injury.
How long does acute pain usually last? Answer: Up to 6 months.
What autonomic response occurs with acute pain? Answer: Sympathetic activation.
Name one sign of sympathetic activation during acute pain. Answer: Increased pulse rate.
What usually causes chronic pain? Answer: Unknown cause or prolonged ineffective treatment.
How long does chronic pain persist? Answer: Months to years.
Why may chronic pain patients appear calm? Answer: Sympathetic adaptation occurs.
Does chronic pain usually increase blood pressure? Answer: No.
What are pyrogens? Answer: Fever-producing substances.
What are the two sources of pyrogens? Answer: Exogenous and endogenous.
What produces exogenous pyrogens? Answer: Pathogens.
What cells primarily produce endogenous pyrogens? Answer: Phagocytic cells.
What is one benefit of fever? Answer: Kills pathogens.
Fever decreases levels of which minerals needed for bacterial growth? Answer: Iron, zinc, and
copper.
Fever enhances production of what antiviral substance? Answer: Interferon.
What complication can prolonged hyperthermia cause? Answer: Nerve damage.
Older adults with infection may present without what symptom? Answer: Fever.
Young infants with infection may present with what isolated symptom? Answer: Fever.
What is the most common sleep disorder? Answer: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
What is a major risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea? Answer: Obesity.
What breathing event defines sleep apnea? Answer: Apnea lasting 10 seconds or longer.
What complication may untreated sleep apnea cause? Answer: Pulmonary hypertension.
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