NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2 |QUESTIONS
03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
NUR 2063 Pathophysiology Final Exam 2 |Questions and
Answers Latest Updated (Graded A+), Exams of Nursing
Explain primary prevention
Preventing"; altering susceptibility or reducing exposure of disease for people
Explain secondary prevention
"Screening"; early detection, screening, and management of disease to catch disease early before it
spreads
Explain tertiary prevention
"Treating" and preventing further complications from a disorder or disease after the person has the
condition
What are examples of primary prevention?
Vaccinations and Handwashing
What are examples of secondary prevention?
PAP smears for STDs, lab work for HBA1C check, mammogram
What are examples of tertiary prevention?
3/26/2026
Rehab for hip surgery, relearning ADL's after amputation, Wound care after stroke to prevent
pressure ulcer
1
, NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2 |QUESTIONS
03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
What happens to the body during the sympathetic phase of the flight or fight response?
Pupils dilate, salivation inhibited, increase in HR, bronchodilation of airway, increased respirations,
glucose release, inhibit GI/GU.
What happens to the body during the parasympathetic phase of the flight or light response?
Rest and Digest. Pupils constrict, salivation occurs, decreased HR, bronchoconstriction,decreased
respiration, GI/GU systems resume action
Explain the role of the nucleus
control center of the cell, where DNA and genes are stored, produces mRNA to help build body
proteins
Explain the role of the mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell. Provides energy in ATP, and has its own set of DNA
Explain the role of the ribosome
produces RNA to produce proteins through transcriptions of DNA and translation of RNA into a
protein
Explain the role of the lysosomes
3/26/2026
helps breakdown and digest dead cells, organelles, or tissues
2
, NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2 |QUESTIONS
03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
Explain the role of the rough ER
folded membranes that move proteins around the cell. Has ribosomes attached to it and helps
produce proteins for the cell membrane
Explain the role of the smooth ER
helps the Liver and kidney cells to detoxify, lipid metabolism, synthesis of hormones, and calcium
storage
Explain the role of the peroxisome
membrane cells that contain oxidase and catalase to detoxify harmful chemicals, breakdown
hydrogen peroxide and filter metabolic wastes
Explain the role of the Golgi body
stacked membranes that act as the sorter and packager for proteins from the ER. Helps move things in
and out of cell
Explain passive immunity
the transfer of preformed antibodies against specific antigens from a protected or immunized
individual to an unprotected or non immunized person. Provides immediate and short term
protection. No memory cells are produced. IgA and IgE. Passes protection
What are examples of passive immunity?
3/26/2026
mom to fetus through placenta or mom to infant through breast milk. Serotherapy
3
, NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2 |QUESTIONS
03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
Explain active immunity
a protective state owing to the immune system response as a result of active infection or
immunization. It has to be activated in the body and the body has to fight it to have long term
immunity
What are examples of active immunity?
Vaccinations
Explain what edema is
accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space. Leads to tissue swelling
What are some causes of edema?
increase in the forces that move fluid from capillaries to interstitial compartments or decrease in the
opposite.
What are factors that contribute to edema?
Increase in hydrostatic forces in the capillaries that increases the blood volume, increased capillary
permeability, CHF, HYPTN, decrease in plasma proteins like albumin (causes liver to hold onto more
water- ascites, cirrhosis), blockage of lymph drainage
What is a hypersensitivity?
an overreaction to antigens or allergens that is beyond the normal range, leading to damage
3/26/2026
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03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
NUR 2063 Pathophysiology Final Exam 2 |Questions and
Answers Latest Updated (Graded A+), Exams of Nursing
Explain primary prevention
Preventing"; altering susceptibility or reducing exposure of disease for people
Explain secondary prevention
"Screening"; early detection, screening, and management of disease to catch disease early before it
spreads
Explain tertiary prevention
"Treating" and preventing further complications from a disorder or disease after the person has the
condition
What are examples of primary prevention?
Vaccinations and Handwashing
What are examples of secondary prevention?
PAP smears for STDs, lab work for HBA1C check, mammogram
What are examples of tertiary prevention?
3/26/2026
Rehab for hip surgery, relearning ADL's after amputation, Wound care after stroke to prevent
pressure ulcer
1
, NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2 |QUESTIONS
03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
What happens to the body during the sympathetic phase of the flight or fight response?
Pupils dilate, salivation inhibited, increase in HR, bronchodilation of airway, increased respirations,
glucose release, inhibit GI/GU.
What happens to the body during the parasympathetic phase of the flight or light response?
Rest and Digest. Pupils constrict, salivation occurs, decreased HR, bronchoconstriction,decreased
respiration, GI/GU systems resume action
Explain the role of the nucleus
control center of the cell, where DNA and genes are stored, produces mRNA to help build body
proteins
Explain the role of the mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell. Provides energy in ATP, and has its own set of DNA
Explain the role of the ribosome
produces RNA to produce proteins through transcriptions of DNA and translation of RNA into a
protein
Explain the role of the lysosomes
3/26/2026
helps breakdown and digest dead cells, organelles, or tissues
2
, NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2 |QUESTIONS
03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
Explain the role of the rough ER
folded membranes that move proteins around the cell. Has ribosomes attached to it and helps
produce proteins for the cell membrane
Explain the role of the smooth ER
helps the Liver and kidney cells to detoxify, lipid metabolism, synthesis of hormones, and calcium
storage
Explain the role of the peroxisome
membrane cells that contain oxidase and catalase to detoxify harmful chemicals, breakdown
hydrogen peroxide and filter metabolic wastes
Explain the role of the Golgi body
stacked membranes that act as the sorter and packager for proteins from the ER. Helps move things in
and out of cell
Explain passive immunity
the transfer of preformed antibodies against specific antigens from a protected or immunized
individual to an unprotected or non immunized person. Provides immediate and short term
protection. No memory cells are produced. IgA and IgE. Passes protection
What are examples of passive immunity?
3/26/2026
mom to fetus through placenta or mom to infant through breast milk. Serotherapy
3
, NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2 |QUESTIONS
03/26/2026
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
Explain active immunity
a protective state owing to the immune system response as a result of active infection or
immunization. It has to be activated in the body and the body has to fight it to have long term
immunity
What are examples of active immunity?
Vaccinations
Explain what edema is
accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space. Leads to tissue swelling
What are some causes of edema?
increase in the forces that move fluid from capillaries to interstitial compartments or decrease in the
opposite.
What are factors that contribute to edema?
Increase in hydrostatic forces in the capillaries that increases the blood volume, increased capillary
permeability, CHF, HYPTN, decrease in plasma proteins like albumin (causes liver to hold onto more
water- ascites, cirrhosis), blockage of lymph drainage
What is a hypersensitivity?
an overreaction to antigens or allergens that is beyond the normal range, leading to damage
3/26/2026
4
