Pathophysiology Exam 2 Rasmussen questions
with verified answers
A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain is likely because of
what reason? Ans✓✓✓ possible pyelonephritis, with inflammation and stretching
of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and occasional diarrhea. This is
likely? Ans✓✓✓ Appendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between menstrual periods.
The nurse identifies this as? Ans✓✓✓ Metrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is? Ans✓✓✓ Lack of
thyroid hormone contributes to non- pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism Ans✓✓✓ coarse facial features, deepening of voice,
increased ring or shoe size
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis is? Ans✓✓✓
Vesicoureteral reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? Ans✓✓✓ hypertension
clinical manifestations of cushings syndrome? Ans✓✓✓ • Excessive secretion of
cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and
pendulous abdomen.
, • Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops
stretch marks
• Individual bruises easily and wound healing is poor
• Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe
psychiatric disturbance
• Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus Ans✓✓✓ polyuria, nocturia,
continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism Ans✓✓✓ hypertension and
hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism Ans✓✓✓ fatigue.
lethargy.
sensitivity to cold.
depression.
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism Ans✓✓✓ High blood
pressure.
Low level of potassium in the blood.
Feeling tired all the time.
Headache.
Muscle weakness.
Numbness.
with verified answers
A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain is likely because of
what reason? Ans✓✓✓ possible pyelonephritis, with inflammation and stretching
of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and occasional diarrhea. This is
likely? Ans✓✓✓ Appendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between menstrual periods.
The nurse identifies this as? Ans✓✓✓ Metrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is? Ans✓✓✓ Lack of
thyroid hormone contributes to non- pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism Ans✓✓✓ coarse facial features, deepening of voice,
increased ring or shoe size
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis is? Ans✓✓✓
Vesicoureteral reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? Ans✓✓✓ hypertension
clinical manifestations of cushings syndrome? Ans✓✓✓ • Excessive secretion of
cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and
pendulous abdomen.
, • Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops
stretch marks
• Individual bruises easily and wound healing is poor
• Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe
psychiatric disturbance
• Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus Ans✓✓✓ polyuria, nocturia,
continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism Ans✓✓✓ hypertension and
hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism Ans✓✓✓ fatigue.
lethargy.
sensitivity to cold.
depression.
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism Ans✓✓✓ High blood
pressure.
Low level of potassium in the blood.
Feeling tired all the time.
Headache.
Muscle weakness.
Numbness.
