NUR 2063 Final Exam Study Guide
(2026/2027) – Essentials of
Pathophysiology | Rasmussen University
Comprehensive Exam Review
They will not listen to the signals of apoptosis cell death. They
communicate and invade nearby organs - ANSWERS-Metastatic cancer
cells
Powerhouse. - ANSWERS-Function of the mitochondria
Helps with the production of proteins synthesis. - ANSWERS-
Ribosomes
After 50 years, every 10 years screening for colonoscopy. Stool for
occult blood every year, sigmoidoscopy every 5 years - ANSWERS-
Colonoscopy
Helps in the production of RBC, WBC, and platelets. Hematopoiesis -
ANSWERS-Primary function of the bone marrow
Swelling, pain, redness, warmth - ANSWERS-Assessment findings with
localized inflammation
,Increased amount white blood cells - ANSWERS-Leukocytosis
Uncontrolled modification of immature white blood cells, decreased
RBC, and decreased platelet. Lead to bone marrow suppression -
ANSWERS-Leukemia
Develop disease and develop immunity of disease (immunization). -
ANSWERS-Active immunity
Transfer of antibodies of one person to another. - ANSWERS-Passive
immunity
Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - ANSWERS-Low potassium
(Hypokalemia)
Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase
in blood pressure - ANSWERS-Catecholamines - Flight or fight response
Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into
interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid is in the wrong places. Fluid in
the peritoneal cavity. - ANSWERS-Function of Albumin - decrease
albumin - ascites
Sodium and water retention - ANSWERS-Function of aldosterone
extracellular, interstitial, intracellular, intravascular - ANSWERS-
Different fluid compartments
, increased capillary hydrostatic pressure. Decreased albumin levels. -
ANSWERS-Causes of edema
Sign is something you see. Objective you observe is a sign. Subjective
is a symptom. Symptom is something the patient is feeling. -
ANSWERS-Signs and Symptoms
Immune complex reaction. RA and SLE - ANSWERS-Type 3
hypersensitivity reaction examples
Contact with allergen - ANSWERS-Cause of contact dermatitis
Primary, secondary, tertiary - ANSWERS-Levels of prevention
Fatal to brain- Nervous system changes - ANSWERS-Hyponatremia
Abnormal uric acid metabolism - ANSWERS-What happens with Gout?
bone loss due to aging. Increased bone reabsorption than bone
formation. - ANSWERS-Osteoporosis
Respiratory management - ANSWERS-Priority assessment with
myasthenia crisis
(2026/2027) – Essentials of
Pathophysiology | Rasmussen University
Comprehensive Exam Review
They will not listen to the signals of apoptosis cell death. They
communicate and invade nearby organs - ANSWERS-Metastatic cancer
cells
Powerhouse. - ANSWERS-Function of the mitochondria
Helps with the production of proteins synthesis. - ANSWERS-
Ribosomes
After 50 years, every 10 years screening for colonoscopy. Stool for
occult blood every year, sigmoidoscopy every 5 years - ANSWERS-
Colonoscopy
Helps in the production of RBC, WBC, and platelets. Hematopoiesis -
ANSWERS-Primary function of the bone marrow
Swelling, pain, redness, warmth - ANSWERS-Assessment findings with
localized inflammation
,Increased amount white blood cells - ANSWERS-Leukocytosis
Uncontrolled modification of immature white blood cells, decreased
RBC, and decreased platelet. Lead to bone marrow suppression -
ANSWERS-Leukemia
Develop disease and develop immunity of disease (immunization). -
ANSWERS-Active immunity
Transfer of antibodies of one person to another. - ANSWERS-Passive
immunity
Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - ANSWERS-Low potassium
(Hypokalemia)
Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase
in blood pressure - ANSWERS-Catecholamines - Flight or fight response
Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into
interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid is in the wrong places. Fluid in
the peritoneal cavity. - ANSWERS-Function of Albumin - decrease
albumin - ascites
Sodium and water retention - ANSWERS-Function of aldosterone
extracellular, interstitial, intracellular, intravascular - ANSWERS-
Different fluid compartments
, increased capillary hydrostatic pressure. Decreased albumin levels. -
ANSWERS-Causes of edema
Sign is something you see. Objective you observe is a sign. Subjective
is a symptom. Symptom is something the patient is feeling. -
ANSWERS-Signs and Symptoms
Immune complex reaction. RA and SLE - ANSWERS-Type 3
hypersensitivity reaction examples
Contact with allergen - ANSWERS-Cause of contact dermatitis
Primary, secondary, tertiary - ANSWERS-Levels of prevention
Fatal to brain- Nervous system changes - ANSWERS-Hyponatremia
Abnormal uric acid metabolism - ANSWERS-What happens with Gout?
bone loss due to aging. Increased bone reabsorption than bone
formation. - ANSWERS-Osteoporosis
Respiratory management - ANSWERS-Priority assessment with
myasthenia crisis
