BAYLOR ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
BAYLOR ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 1
NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive
adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? –
Correct Answer :A. A right to left shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
A+ TEST BANK 1
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
A function of the pericardium is to: -
Correct Answer :(A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
B. Improve blood flow through the heart
C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
D. Assist in cardiac contraction
Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of: -
Correct Answer :(A). Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information should the FNP
include for innate immunity? –
Correct Answer :A. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. The
child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I can't get enough air." What term
should the FNP use to document this condition? –
A+ TEST BANK 2
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
Correct Answer :A. cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an abnormally low
concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes: -
Correct Answer :A. hyperchromic
(B). Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These symptoms
support which diagnosis? –
Correct Answer :A. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the
following adaptations should the nurse expect? –
Correct Answer :A. Movement of fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
A+ TEST BANK 3
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who: -
Correct Answer :(A). has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization
B. Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor
C. Has T cells that become B cells
D. Receives immunoglobulin
Chronic gastritis is classified according to the: -
Correct Answer :A. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt begins beating
harder & faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the following states of the general
adaptation syndrome is she experienced? –
Correct Answer :(A). Alarm stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
A+ TEST BANK 4
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
BAYLOR ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 1
NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive
adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? –
Correct Answer :A. A right to left shunt
(B). Alveolar dead space
C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D. Pulmonary hypotension
A+ TEST BANK 1
, BAYLOR ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
A function of the pericardium is to: -
Correct Answer :(A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections
B. Improve blood flow through the heart
C. Play a role in cardiac conduction
D. Assist in cardiac contraction
Clinical manifestations of bile salt deficiencies are r/t poor absorption of: -
Correct Answer :(A). Fats & fat-soluble vitamins
B. Water-soluble vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
The FNP is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information should the FNP
include for innate immunity? –
Correct Answer :A. following an illness
(B). At birth
C. via injection of specific antibodies
D. In adulthood
A 10 y/o develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. The
child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I can't get enough air." What term
should the FNP use to document this condition? –
A+ TEST BANK 2
, BAYLOR ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
Correct Answer :A. cyanosis
(B). Dyspnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Orthopnea
When the FNP is reviewing lab results & notices that the erythrocytes contain an abnormally low
concentration of hgb, the nurse calls these erythrocytes: -
Correct Answer :A. hyperchromic
(B). Hypochromic
C. Macrocytic
D. Microcytic
A 45 y/o/m complains of heart burn after eating & difficulty swallowing. These symptoms
support which diagnosis? –
Correct Answer :A. pyloric stenosis
B. Gastric cancer
C. Achalasia
(D). Hiatal hernia
A 25 y/o/f has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the
following adaptations should the nurse expect? –
Correct Answer :A. Movement of fluid into the cell
B. Decreased cardiac output
A+ TEST BANK 3
, BAYLOR ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
C. Decreased oxygen release from hgb
(D). Peripheral vasoconstriction
Which pt will develop active immunity? A pt who: -
Correct Answer :(A). has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization
B. Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor
C. Has T cells that become B cells
D. Receives immunoglobulin
Chronic gastritis is classified according to the: -
Correct Answer :A. Severity
(B). Location of lesions
C. Pt's age
D. Signs & symptoms
A 16 y/o/f student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her hrt begins beating
harder & faster as she becomes aroused & scared. Which of the following states of the general
adaptation syndrome is she experienced? –
Correct Answer :(A). Alarm stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Adaptation
D. Exhaustion
A+ TEST BANK 4
