NRS 232 Pathophysiology Midterm Weeks
1-4 Chapters 3, 9, 48, 25, 8, 2026 (
Updated 2026 ) 1-100 Complete Questions
& Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
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A teenager presents to his physician with reports of
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generalized muscle weakness, muscle cramps,
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nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Based on these
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symptoms, the nurse anticipates that the client may
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have which problem? - ANSWER-Hyperkalemia.
A 23-year-old man has received a recent diagnosis
of appendicitis. The nurse providing care for the man
is explaining that the inflammation of his appendix is
playing a role in his body's fight against the
,underlying infectious process. Which teaching points
should the nurse eliminate from client education? -
ANSWER-"Inflammation helps your body to produce
the right antibodies to fight the infection."
Which statement indicates cell death from apoptosis
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as opposed to necrosis? - ANSWER-Cells dismantle
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and cell blebs are phagocytized by macrophages.
N
O
Which finding indicates that a person has wet
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gangrene, instead of an infarction, in a lower
extremity wound? - ANSWER-Bacteria in the wound
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O
PY
A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary quite a
bit in size and shape, and with increased mitotic
divisions indicates which of the following: -
ANSWER-dysplasia.
,The nurse volunteering in the medical tent for a road
race on a hot, humid day is asked to see a runner
who has collapsed on the road. The nurse notes he
has sunken eyes, a temperature of 100°F (37.7°C),
and dizziness. These are signs of a fluid volume
deficit. Recognizing fluid volume deficit, which of
these interventions does the nurse carry out first? -
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ANSWER-Give him an electrolyte solution by mouth.
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N
What term should you use when talking with
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professional colleagues to describe a change from
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squamous to columnar epithelium in the esophageal
C
lining due to chronic acid reflux? -
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ANSWERMetaplasia
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When a cell is injured from lack of oxygen -
ANSWER-it may recover if oxygen is restored before
the injury is irreversible.
, Hyperplasia is beneficial because it: - ANSWERcauses
cells to become larger and stronger.
You are preparing a poster on cell aging for an
educational poster day at your home health agency.
Which of the following terms should you use to
explain the concept that most cells have a limited
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number of divisions? - ANSWER-Telomere
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N
Billy, age 10, will have his cast removed from his
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broken arm later today. You explain to Billy that his
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arm will probably look different when the cast is
C
removed. It probably will be: - ANSWER-smaller, due
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to muscle atrophy from lack of use
PY
Of the following situations, which one would be an
example of a maladaptive cellular change? -
ANSWER-44-year-old male with a 60 pack/year
smoking history who was diagnosed with a
histological grade-3 lung cancer
1-4 Chapters 3, 9, 48, 25, 8, 2026 (
Updated 2026 ) 1-100 Complete Questions
& Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
D
O
N
O
A teenager presents to his physician with reports of
T
generalized muscle weakness, muscle cramps,
C
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Based on these
O
symptoms, the nurse anticipates that the client may
PY
have which problem? - ANSWER-Hyperkalemia.
A 23-year-old man has received a recent diagnosis
of appendicitis. The nurse providing care for the man
is explaining that the inflammation of his appendix is
playing a role in his body's fight against the
,underlying infectious process. Which teaching points
should the nurse eliminate from client education? -
ANSWER-"Inflammation helps your body to produce
the right antibodies to fight the infection."
Which statement indicates cell death from apoptosis
D
as opposed to necrosis? - ANSWER-Cells dismantle
O
and cell blebs are phagocytized by macrophages.
N
O
Which finding indicates that a person has wet
T
gangrene, instead of an infarction, in a lower
extremity wound? - ANSWER-Bacteria in the wound
C
O
PY
A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary quite a
bit in size and shape, and with increased mitotic
divisions indicates which of the following: -
ANSWER-dysplasia.
,The nurse volunteering in the medical tent for a road
race on a hot, humid day is asked to see a runner
who has collapsed on the road. The nurse notes he
has sunken eyes, a temperature of 100°F (37.7°C),
and dizziness. These are signs of a fluid volume
deficit. Recognizing fluid volume deficit, which of
these interventions does the nurse carry out first? -
D
ANSWER-Give him an electrolyte solution by mouth.
O
N
What term should you use when talking with
O
professional colleagues to describe a change from
T
squamous to columnar epithelium in the esophageal
C
lining due to chronic acid reflux? -
O
ANSWERMetaplasia
PY
When a cell is injured from lack of oxygen -
ANSWER-it may recover if oxygen is restored before
the injury is irreversible.
, Hyperplasia is beneficial because it: - ANSWERcauses
cells to become larger and stronger.
You are preparing a poster on cell aging for an
educational poster day at your home health agency.
Which of the following terms should you use to
explain the concept that most cells have a limited
D
number of divisions? - ANSWER-Telomere
O
N
Billy, age 10, will have his cast removed from his
O
broken arm later today. You explain to Billy that his
T
arm will probably look different when the cast is
C
removed. It probably will be: - ANSWER-smaller, due
O
to muscle atrophy from lack of use
PY
Of the following situations, which one would be an
example of a maladaptive cellular change? -
ANSWER-44-year-old male with a 60 pack/year
smoking history who was diagnosed with a
histological grade-3 lung cancer
