NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 5
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Questions 1–150
Domain 1: Integumentary & Sensory Pathophysiology
1. What is the primary cell type involved in wound healing?
A) Melanocyte
B) Fibroblast
C) Keratinocyte
D) Langerhans cell
Answer: B
Rationale: Fibroblasts produce collagen and extracellular matrix in wound healing.
2. Which phase of wound healing involves hemostasis?
A) Inflammatory
B) Hemostasis
C) Proliferative
D) Remodeling
Answer: B
Rationale: Hemostasis is the first phase, involving clot formation.
3. Which growth factor is critical for angiogenesis in wound healing?
A) EGF
B) VEGF
,C) FGF
D) PDGF
Answer: B
Rationale: VEGF promotes new blood vessel formation.
4. Which type of wound healing occurs with primary intention?
A) Wound left open
B) Wound edges approximated
C) Wound with infection
D) Wound with tissue loss
Answer: B
Rationale: Primary intention involves clean, approximated wound edges.
5. Which type of wound healing occurs with secondary intention?
A) Wound edges approximated
B) Wound left open to heal by granulation
C) Wound with minimal tissue loss
D) Surgical incision
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary intention involves healing by granulation with tissue loss.
6. What is the primary pathophysiology of a first-degree burn?
A) Full-thickness destruction
B) Epidermal injury only
C) Dermal injury
D) Subcutaneous injury
Answer: B
Rationale: First-degree burns involve only the epidermis (e.g., sunburn).
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,7. What is the primary pathophysiology of a second-degree burn?
A) Epidermal injury only
B) Epidermal and dermal injury
C) Full-thickness injury
D) Subcutaneous injury
Answer: B
Rationale: Second-degree burns involve epidermis and dermis with blistering.
8. What is the primary pathophysiology of a third-degree burn?
A) Epidermal injury only
B) Dermal injury
C) Full-thickness injury
D) Subcutaneous injury only
Answer: C
Rationale: Third-degree burns destroy all skin layers.
9. Which finding is characteristic of a third-degree burn?
A) Painful
B) Painless and white/charred
C) Blistering
D) Erythema
Answer: B
Rationale: Third-degree burns destroy nerve endings, causing painlessness.
10. What is the primary cause of pressure injuries?
A) Infection
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, B) Prolonged pressure
C) Friction
D) Moisture
Answer: B
Rationale: Pressure injuries result from prolonged pressure causing ischemia.
11. Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss?
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4
Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 3 involves full-thickness loss with visible fat.
12. Which stage of pressure injury involves exposed bone?
A) Stage 2
B) Stage 3
C) Stage 4
D) Unstageable
Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 4 involves exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.
13. What is the primary cause of cellulitis?
A) Fungal infection
B) Bacterial infection
C) Viral infection
D) Parasitic infection
Answer: B
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2026/2027 | 150 Verified Questions & Answers |
UT Arlington Nursing Prep | 6 Core Domains |
Instant Download
Questions 1–150
Domain 1: Integumentary & Sensory Pathophysiology
1. What is the primary cell type involved in wound healing?
A) Melanocyte
B) Fibroblast
C) Keratinocyte
D) Langerhans cell
Answer: B
Rationale: Fibroblasts produce collagen and extracellular matrix in wound healing.
2. Which phase of wound healing involves hemostasis?
A) Inflammatory
B) Hemostasis
C) Proliferative
D) Remodeling
Answer: B
Rationale: Hemostasis is the first phase, involving clot formation.
3. Which growth factor is critical for angiogenesis in wound healing?
A) EGF
B) VEGF
,C) FGF
D) PDGF
Answer: B
Rationale: VEGF promotes new blood vessel formation.
4. Which type of wound healing occurs with primary intention?
A) Wound left open
B) Wound edges approximated
C) Wound with infection
D) Wound with tissue loss
Answer: B
Rationale: Primary intention involves clean, approximated wound edges.
5. Which type of wound healing occurs with secondary intention?
A) Wound edges approximated
B) Wound left open to heal by granulation
C) Wound with minimal tissue loss
D) Surgical incision
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary intention involves healing by granulation with tissue loss.
6. What is the primary pathophysiology of a first-degree burn?
A) Full-thickness destruction
B) Epidermal injury only
C) Dermal injury
D) Subcutaneous injury
Answer: B
Rationale: First-degree burns involve only the epidermis (e.g., sunburn).
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,7. What is the primary pathophysiology of a second-degree burn?
A) Epidermal injury only
B) Epidermal and dermal injury
C) Full-thickness injury
D) Subcutaneous injury
Answer: B
Rationale: Second-degree burns involve epidermis and dermis with blistering.
8. What is the primary pathophysiology of a third-degree burn?
A) Epidermal injury only
B) Dermal injury
C) Full-thickness injury
D) Subcutaneous injury only
Answer: C
Rationale: Third-degree burns destroy all skin layers.
9. Which finding is characteristic of a third-degree burn?
A) Painful
B) Painless and white/charred
C) Blistering
D) Erythema
Answer: B
Rationale: Third-degree burns destroy nerve endings, causing painlessness.
10. What is the primary cause of pressure injuries?
A) Infection
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, B) Prolonged pressure
C) Friction
D) Moisture
Answer: B
Rationale: Pressure injuries result from prolonged pressure causing ischemia.
11. Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss?
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4
Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 3 involves full-thickness loss with visible fat.
12. Which stage of pressure injury involves exposed bone?
A) Stage 2
B) Stage 3
C) Stage 4
D) Unstageable
Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 4 involves exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.
13. What is the primary cause of cellulitis?
A) Fungal infection
B) Bacterial infection
C) Viral infection
D) Parasitic infection
Answer: B
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