NSG 120 FINAL EXAM LATEST (HERZING UNIVERSITY)
01/17/2026
NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100 QUESTIONS
NSG 120 FINAL EXAM LATEST (HERZING
UNIVERSITY) NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100
QUESTIONS, Exams of Nursing 2026
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49, PC02 45 and HCO3 30. The nurse
interprets this as which of the following?
Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the client coccyx that does not
blanch but has no broken skin the nurse correctly documents this as which of the following?
Decubitus pressure ulcer
Which of the following describes:
carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase lowering pH and stimulating the respiratory center resulting
in increased rate and depth of respirations and hyperventilation?
Hypercapnia
Which of the following would be considered an autoimmune disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pernicious anemia
AIDs
1/17/2026
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, NSG 120 FINAL EXAM LATEST (HERZING UNIVERSITY)
01/17/2026
NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100 QUESTIONS
The nurse is caring for a client with longstanding Type 2 diabetes which of the following is a potential
long-term complication of the disease?
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply
· Feeling of pressure in chest
· Nausea
· Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure?
· Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to explain what the diagnosis
means. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body
A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the emergency room with difficulty
breathing. The physical examination reveals bluish skin nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term
correctly describes this condition?
Cyanosis
1/17/2026
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, NSG 120 FINAL EXAM LATEST (HERZING UNIVERSITY)
01/17/2026
NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100 QUESTIONS
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The client uses accessory muscles during
breathing. The primary health care provider provides bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of
inhalers. The nurse should recognize that a client is most likely experiencing which of the following?
Asthma
The nurse is reading a client's history and notes that the client has a history of leukopenia the nurse
interprets this to mean that the client has which of the following?
Decreased leukocytes
Which of the following is the correct sequence or pathway for blood flow through the heart?
right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery ->lungs ->pulmonary vein-> left atrium-> left
ventricle-> aorta
The nurse is teaching a client that diabetes causes a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease
because of which of the following?
Hyperglycemia causes endothelial degeneration leading to Acura Cirrhosis
A 7-year-old client was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes. The client asked why I have to have
insulin injections? The nurse should explain which of the following?
Pancreas is not producing insulin
A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency room the client begins to have a seizure activity including
1/17/2026
the loss of consciousness and limb jerking. The nurse priority is to do which of the following?
Protect the client from injury
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01/17/2026
NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100 QUESTIONS
NSG 120 FINAL EXAM LATEST (HERZING
UNIVERSITY) NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100
QUESTIONS, Exams of Nursing 2026
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49, PC02 45 and HCO3 30. The nurse
interprets this as which of the following?
Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the client coccyx that does not
blanch but has no broken skin the nurse correctly documents this as which of the following?
Decubitus pressure ulcer
Which of the following describes:
carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase lowering pH and stimulating the respiratory center resulting
in increased rate and depth of respirations and hyperventilation?
Hypercapnia
Which of the following would be considered an autoimmune disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pernicious anemia
AIDs
1/17/2026
1
, NSG 120 FINAL EXAM LATEST (HERZING UNIVERSITY)
01/17/2026
NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100 QUESTIONS
The nurse is caring for a client with longstanding Type 2 diabetes which of the following is a potential
long-term complication of the disease?
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply
· Feeling of pressure in chest
· Nausea
· Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure?
· Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to explain what the diagnosis
means. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body
A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the emergency room with difficulty
breathing. The physical examination reveals bluish skin nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term
correctly describes this condition?
Cyanosis
1/17/2026
2
, NSG 120 FINAL EXAM LATEST (HERZING UNIVERSITY)
01/17/2026
NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 100 QUESTIONS
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The client uses accessory muscles during
breathing. The primary health care provider provides bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of
inhalers. The nurse should recognize that a client is most likely experiencing which of the following?
Asthma
The nurse is reading a client's history and notes that the client has a history of leukopenia the nurse
interprets this to mean that the client has which of the following?
Decreased leukocytes
Which of the following is the correct sequence or pathway for blood flow through the heart?
right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery ->lungs ->pulmonary vein-> left atrium-> left
ventricle-> aorta
The nurse is teaching a client that diabetes causes a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease
because of which of the following?
Hyperglycemia causes endothelial degeneration leading to Acura Cirrhosis
A 7-year-old client was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes. The client asked why I have to have
insulin injections? The nurse should explain which of the following?
Pancreas is not producing insulin
A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency room the client begins to have a seizure activity including
1/17/2026
the loss of consciousness and limb jerking. The nurse priority is to do which of the following?
Protect the client from injury
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