NUR2063 Pathophysiology Rasmussen
Exam Questions And Answers
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) - correct answer ✅"Tap water" -
causes kidneys to reabsorb plain water and dilutes blood and other
body fluids. Released from pituitary gland.
Antimicrobial Resistance - correct answer ✅Susceptible strains die,
resistant strains emerge following exposure to antibiotics, creating
a drug-resistant infection.
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - correct answer ✅Allergic skin
response. Most common in children; usually improves with age
Lesions pruritic (itching), oozing, crusting, coalescent papule;
thickening of the skin or lichenification occurs. Atopy: "genetic
component".
Basophils - correct answer ✅Contain histamines, mediate type 1
allergic reactions, initiate inflammation.
Bone Marrow - correct answer ✅Primary functions:
Hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells) Produce erythrocytes (red
blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells) and platelets
,NUR2063 Pathophysiology Rasmussen
Exam Questions And Answers
Cachexia - correct answer ✅Refers to an overall weight loss and
generalized weakness. Loss of appetite. Increased metabolic rate.
Nausea/vomiting.
Calcium - correct answer ✅9-11mg/dL; Basic Function:
Bones/Muscle Excitation
Cancer Risk Factors - correct answer ✅Tobacco use Nutrition
Obesity Sun exposure (skin cancer) Sexual exposure to HPV (cervical
cancer)
Cervical Cancer - correct answer ✅Caused by HPV. Pap-smear
screening starts at 21 years old.
Compartment Syndrome - correct answer ✅Dangerous
complication of soft-tissue injury. Swelling in a confined space that
produces dangerous pressure. May cut off blood flow or damage
sensitive tissue.
Complications of Fractures - correct answer ✅Delayed union:
•Anywhere from 3 to 6 months after the fracture, bone pain and
tenderness are continuously increasing beyond the expected
healing period. Malunion: •Improper alignment of fracture
, NUR2063 Pathophysiology Rasmussen
Exam Questions And Answers
fragments Nonunion: •Not healed by >6 months after a fracture
Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis), osteomyelitis, and
neurovascular injury may also occur. Compartment Syndrome Fat
Emboli Syndrome Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Cortisol - correct answer ✅Steroid (glucocorticoid) that is used for
production of glucose for energy. Can cause immunosuppression.
Dendritic Cells - correct answer ✅Capture and present antigens.
Edema - correct answer ✅Excess fluid in the interstitial
compartment. May arise from increased capillary hydrostatic
pressure, increased interstitial fluid colloid osmotic pressure,
blockage of lymphatic drainage, or decreased capillary colloid
osmotic pressure.
Endorphins - correct answer ✅Raise the pain threshold (reduce
pain) and produce sedation and euphoria.
Fluid Volume Excess - correct answer ✅Caused by addition or
retention of saline. Signs & Symptoms: sudden weight gain, edema
swelling, circulatory overload, crackling in lungs, high blood
pressure.
Exam Questions And Answers
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) - correct answer ✅"Tap water" -
causes kidneys to reabsorb plain water and dilutes blood and other
body fluids. Released from pituitary gland.
Antimicrobial Resistance - correct answer ✅Susceptible strains die,
resistant strains emerge following exposure to antibiotics, creating
a drug-resistant infection.
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - correct answer ✅Allergic skin
response. Most common in children; usually improves with age
Lesions pruritic (itching), oozing, crusting, coalescent papule;
thickening of the skin or lichenification occurs. Atopy: "genetic
component".
Basophils - correct answer ✅Contain histamines, mediate type 1
allergic reactions, initiate inflammation.
Bone Marrow - correct answer ✅Primary functions:
Hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells) Produce erythrocytes (red
blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells) and platelets
,NUR2063 Pathophysiology Rasmussen
Exam Questions And Answers
Cachexia - correct answer ✅Refers to an overall weight loss and
generalized weakness. Loss of appetite. Increased metabolic rate.
Nausea/vomiting.
Calcium - correct answer ✅9-11mg/dL; Basic Function:
Bones/Muscle Excitation
Cancer Risk Factors - correct answer ✅Tobacco use Nutrition
Obesity Sun exposure (skin cancer) Sexual exposure to HPV (cervical
cancer)
Cervical Cancer - correct answer ✅Caused by HPV. Pap-smear
screening starts at 21 years old.
Compartment Syndrome - correct answer ✅Dangerous
complication of soft-tissue injury. Swelling in a confined space that
produces dangerous pressure. May cut off blood flow or damage
sensitive tissue.
Complications of Fractures - correct answer ✅Delayed union:
•Anywhere from 3 to 6 months after the fracture, bone pain and
tenderness are continuously increasing beyond the expected
healing period. Malunion: •Improper alignment of fracture
, NUR2063 Pathophysiology Rasmussen
Exam Questions And Answers
fragments Nonunion: •Not healed by >6 months after a fracture
Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis), osteomyelitis, and
neurovascular injury may also occur. Compartment Syndrome Fat
Emboli Syndrome Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Cortisol - correct answer ✅Steroid (glucocorticoid) that is used for
production of glucose for energy. Can cause immunosuppression.
Dendritic Cells - correct answer ✅Capture and present antigens.
Edema - correct answer ✅Excess fluid in the interstitial
compartment. May arise from increased capillary hydrostatic
pressure, increased interstitial fluid colloid osmotic pressure,
blockage of lymphatic drainage, or decreased capillary colloid
osmotic pressure.
Endorphins - correct answer ✅Raise the pain threshold (reduce
pain) and produce sedation and euphoria.
Fluid Volume Excess - correct answer ✅Caused by addition or
retention of saline. Signs & Symptoms: sudden weight gain, edema
swelling, circulatory overload, crackling in lungs, high blood
pressure.
