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: N212 Pathophysiology Unit 1 Exam – Nursing Pathophysiology Practice Questions with Correct Answers

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This document contains a variety of N212 Pathophysiology Unit 1 exam-style questions with correct answers, covering foundational concepts in disease processes, cellular injury, inflammation, fluid balance, genetics, and homeostasis. The material includes multiple-choice questions, true/false items, short-answer questions, and clinical application scenarios designed to help students prepare for nursing exams and quizzes. The questions are structured to reinforce understanding of core pathophysiology principles commonly tested in nursing programs. This review material is ideal for self-study, exam revision, and classroom preparation.

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Purposes of the inflammatory response include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Preparing tissues for repair and
decreasing fever

- Decreasing fever and increasing blood supply



Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) stress response causes which effects on the
body? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An elevated BP, tachycardia and increased blood sugar



The major chemical mediator of stress response are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Epinephrine and cortisol



The inflammatory response requires activation of the immune system by an infection: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-True



Leukotrienes are rel. by basophils, mast cells, macrophages and WBCs. Which effect of leukotrienes >
life threatening - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bronchospasm



During the inflammatory response, histamine can cause low BP due to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Vasodilation



What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs to relieve pain? - CORRECT ANSWERS-They inhibit
prostaglandin synthesis



In the early phase of tissue inflammation _____ aggregate and adhere to vascular collagen to control
bleeding. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Platelets



The process described in the previous question is called "primary hemostasis" - CORRECT ANSWERS-
True



A patient is admitted for dehydration. The nurse understands that which is a serious risk associated with
dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

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