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NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM NEWEST 2026-2027
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What are some of the factors that encourage edema? - ANSWER-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.
How can we prevent pressure ulcers? - ANSWER-turning patients every 2
hours who are bedridden. Appropriate nutrition and hydration. float heels
off bed, clean linens, doing incontinence care, movement of patients,
barrier cream and wound care of places susceptible to ulcers.
How does a first degree burn present? - ANSWER-affects only the
epidermis and causes pain, erythema and edema.
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Example of first degree burn - ANSWER-sunburn
How does a second degree burn present? - ANSWER-affects the epidermis
and dermis and causes pain, erythema and blistering.
Example of second degree burn - ANSWER-sun burn that blisters
How does a third degree burn present? - ANSWER-extends into the deeper
tissues, and cause white or blackened charred skin that may be numb due to
nerve damage or loss from the burn.
Example of third degree burn - ANSWER-charred blackened wound from a
fire
What are the causes of edema? - ANSWER-Increase in the forces that move
fluid from capillaries to interstitial compartments or decrease in the
opposite.
How does a stage 3 ulcer present? - ANSWER-full thickness tissue loss
with visible fat.
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How does a stage 4 ulcer present? - ANSWER-ull thickness tissue loss with
exposed bone, muscle or tendon. Nerves are destroyed so client feels
numbness in area.
What is compartment syndrome - ANSWER-dangerous complication of
soft tissue injury that results from swelling or injured tissue within a
restrictive fascia.
Explain the pathophysiology behind compartment syndrome - ANSWER-
Edema causes increased pressure within the compartment. The pressure
reduces capillary flow and the muscles and the nerves are ischemic and if
not treated, necrosis can occur,
What must one do when compartment syndrome occurs? - ANSWER-
reduce pressure so blood flow can occur. usually a fasciotomy is performed
so that blood flow can occur
What are 5 P's of compartment syndrome? - ANSWER-Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Paralysis
Pulselessness
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What is osteomyelitis? - ANSWER-severe pyogenic infection of bone and
local tissues
What can cause osteomyelitis? - ANSWER-can be caused by burns, sinus
disease, trauma, tumors, periodontal infection and pressure ulcers, open
fractures, penetration of wounds, surgical contamination or use of metal
screws
What can occur with osteomyelitis? - ANSWER-necrosis
What is osteoporosis? - ANSWER-common metabolic disease and occurs
when the rate of bone resorption is greater than bone formation. The bones
end up becoming fragile and light, bone are porous.Can lead to short
stature, muscle wasting, back spasms and difficulty bending.
Which group of people are most affected by osteoporosis? - ANSWER-
women age 60-80 that are caucasian.
What is osteoporosis caused by? - ANSWER-estrogen deficiency, poor
calcium intake and disuse of supplements.
NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM NEWEST 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ( EXPERT
VERIFIED AND DETAILED ANSWERS) FOR
QUARANTEED PASS | ALREADY A+ GRADED | GET IT
100% ACCURATE!!
What are some of the factors that encourage edema? - ANSWER-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.
How can we prevent pressure ulcers? - ANSWER-turning patients every 2
hours who are bedridden. Appropriate nutrition and hydration. float heels
off bed, clean linens, doing incontinence care, movement of patients,
barrier cream and wound care of places susceptible to ulcers.
How does a first degree burn present? - ANSWER-affects only the
epidermis and causes pain, erythema and edema.
,2|Page
Example of first degree burn - ANSWER-sunburn
How does a second degree burn present? - ANSWER-affects the epidermis
and dermis and causes pain, erythema and blistering.
Example of second degree burn - ANSWER-sun burn that blisters
How does a third degree burn present? - ANSWER-extends into the deeper
tissues, and cause white or blackened charred skin that may be numb due to
nerve damage or loss from the burn.
Example of third degree burn - ANSWER-charred blackened wound from a
fire
What are the causes of edema? - ANSWER-Increase in the forces that move
fluid from capillaries to interstitial compartments or decrease in the
opposite.
How does a stage 3 ulcer present? - ANSWER-full thickness tissue loss
with visible fat.
,3|Page
How does a stage 4 ulcer present? - ANSWER-ull thickness tissue loss with
exposed bone, muscle or tendon. Nerves are destroyed so client feels
numbness in area.
What is compartment syndrome - ANSWER-dangerous complication of
soft tissue injury that results from swelling or injured tissue within a
restrictive fascia.
Explain the pathophysiology behind compartment syndrome - ANSWER-
Edema causes increased pressure within the compartment. The pressure
reduces capillary flow and the muscles and the nerves are ischemic and if
not treated, necrosis can occur,
What must one do when compartment syndrome occurs? - ANSWER-
reduce pressure so blood flow can occur. usually a fasciotomy is performed
so that blood flow can occur
What are 5 P's of compartment syndrome? - ANSWER-Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Paralysis
Pulselessness
, 4|Page
What is osteomyelitis? - ANSWER-severe pyogenic infection of bone and
local tissues
What can cause osteomyelitis? - ANSWER-can be caused by burns, sinus
disease, trauma, tumors, periodontal infection and pressure ulcers, open
fractures, penetration of wounds, surgical contamination or use of metal
screws
What can occur with osteomyelitis? - ANSWER-necrosis
What is osteoporosis? - ANSWER-common metabolic disease and occurs
when the rate of bone resorption is greater than bone formation. The bones
end up becoming fragile and light, bone are porous.Can lead to short
stature, muscle wasting, back spasms and difficulty bending.
Which group of people are most affected by osteoporosis? - ANSWER-
women age 60-80 that are caucasian.
What is osteoporosis caused by? - ANSWER-estrogen deficiency, poor
calcium intake and disuse of supplements.
