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This document contains comprehensive practice questions and verified answers for NURS 501 Pathophysiology Exam One. It covers foundational concepts including cell structure and organelles, membrane transport, acid-base balance, genetic and metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, pain pathways, dermatologic conditions, endocrine disorders, shock states, infectious diseases, and multisystem complications such as MODS. The content is organized in multiple-choice format with correct answers clearly identified, making it a thorough review tool for exam preparation in undergraduate or graduate nursing pathophysiology courses.

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NURS 501 Patho Exam One PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THE
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Eukaryotes are:

a. large cells with a nucleus and without organelles.

b. large cells without a nucleus and with organelles.

c. large cells with a nucleus and organelles.

d. large cells without a nucleus or organelles.

c. large cells with a nucleus and organelles.




All of the following are representative of prokaryotic cells EXCEPT:

a. bacteria causing group A beta hemolytic streptococcus.

b. protozoa causing trichomonas.

c. rickettsiae causing Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

d. blue green algae of cyanobacteria.

b. protozoa causing trichomonas.




A deficiency of:

a. hexosaminidase A results in the organic acid disorder Pompe disease.

b. hexosaminidase A results in the inborn error of metabolism Phenylketonuria.

c. alpha-glucosidase results in the inborn error of metabolism Pompe disease.

d. alpha-glucosidase results in the organic acid disorder Phenylketonuria.

c. alpha-glucosidase results in the inborn error of metabolism Pompe disease.

,The organelle containing histone proteins that allows for DNA replication is the:

a. nucleus.

b. ribosomes.

c. lysosomes.

d. cytoplasm.

a. nucleus




The organelle responsible for protein and steroid synthesis is the:




a. lysosome.

b. nucleolus.

c. Golgli complex.

d. endoplasmic reticulum.

d. endoplasmic reticulum.




The organelle that contains hydrolases which break down proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids in
cellular digestion is the:

a. Golgi complex.

b. lysosome.

c. mitochondria.

d. ribosome.

, b. lysosome.




An autoimmune disease that is a result of the production of antibodies against the acetylcholine
receptor protein on skeletal muscles is:

a. Hashimoto thyroiditis.

b. Grave disease.

c. Lupus.

d. Myasthenia gravis.

d. Myasthenia gravis.




All of the following describe characteristics of active transport EXCEPT:

a. ATP is required for energy.

b. pump systems such as the Sodium Potassium Pump are required for transport of molecules.

c. transport is driven by osmosis, filtration, and diffusion.

d. use of receptors that have binding sites for substrate generates molecular transport.

c. transport is driven by osmosis, filtration, and diffusion.




The movement of sodium into the cell is called:

a. depolarization.

b. repolarization.

c. threshold potential.

d. resting membrane potential.

a. depolarization.

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