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Pathophysiology Exam Bank NCLEX
Style Practice Questions with Rationales
Pathophysiology High Yield Review Pass
Your Pathophysiology Final HESI ATI
and NCLEX RN with Confidence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Cellular Injury and Adaptation Questions 1 to 8
Section 2 Inflammation and Repair Questions 9 to 16
Section 3 Immunity and Immune Disorders Questions 17 to 24
Section 4 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Questions 25 to 32
Section 5 Acid Base Balance Questions 33 to 38
Section 6 Genetics and Genetic Disorders Questions 39 to 44
Section 7 Neoplasia Questions 45 to 50
Section 8 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Questions 51 to 58
Section 9 Respiratory Pathophysiology Questions 59 to 66
Section 10 Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology Questions 67 to 72
Section 11 Renal Pathophysiology Questions 73 to 78
Section 12 Endocrine Pathophysiology Questions 79 to 84
Section 13 Neurological Pathophysiology Questions 85 to 90
Section 14 Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology Questions 91 to 94
Section 15 Hematological Pathophysiology Questions 95 to 100
Section 16 Reproductive Pathophysiology Questions 101 to 104
Section 17 Skin Pathophysiology Questions 105 to 108
Section 18 Eye and Ear Pathophysiology Questions 109 to 112
Section 19 Pediatric Pathophysiology Questions 113 to 116
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Section 20 Geriatric Pathophysiology Questions 117 to 120
Section 21 Comprehensive Pathophysiology Review Questions 121 to
200
Question 1
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in a decrease
in cell size and metabolic activity
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer C
Rationale The correct answer is C because atrophy is a decrease in cell
size and metabolic activity. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size.
Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells. Metaplasia is the
replacement of one cell type with another.
Question 2
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in an increase
in cell size
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer A
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Rationale The correct answer is A because hypertrophy is an increase in
cell size. Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells. Atrophy is a
decrease in cell size. Metaplasia is the replacement of one cell type with
another.
Question 3
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in an increase
in the number of cells
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer B
Rationale The correct answer is B because hyperplasia is an increase in
the number of cells. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size. Atrophy is a
decrease in cell size. Metaplasia is the replacement of one cell type with
another.
Question 4
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in the
replacement of one cell type with another
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer D
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Rationale The correct answer is D because metaplasia is the replacement
of one cell type with another. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size.
Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells. Atrophy is a decrease
in cell size.
Question 5
Which of the following is a cause of cellular injury
A. Hypoxia
B. Physical agents
C. Chemical agents
D. All of the above
Verified Answer D
Rationale The correct answer is D because hypoxia, physical agents, and
chemical agents are all causes of cellular injury. Option A is incorrect
because it is only one cause. Option B is incorrect because it is only one
cause. Option C is incorrect because it is only one cause.
Question 6
Which of the following is a mechanism of cell death
A. Necrosis
B. Apoptosis
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Verified Answer C
Rationale The correct answer is C because both necrosis and apoptosis
are mechanisms of cell death. Necrosis is unprogrammed cell death due
to injury. Apoptosis is programmed cell death. Option A is incorrect
Pathophysiology Exam Bank NCLEX
Style Practice Questions with Rationales
Pathophysiology High Yield Review Pass
Your Pathophysiology Final HESI ATI
and NCLEX RN with Confidence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Cellular Injury and Adaptation Questions 1 to 8
Section 2 Inflammation and Repair Questions 9 to 16
Section 3 Immunity and Immune Disorders Questions 17 to 24
Section 4 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Questions 25 to 32
Section 5 Acid Base Balance Questions 33 to 38
Section 6 Genetics and Genetic Disorders Questions 39 to 44
Section 7 Neoplasia Questions 45 to 50
Section 8 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Questions 51 to 58
Section 9 Respiratory Pathophysiology Questions 59 to 66
Section 10 Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology Questions 67 to 72
Section 11 Renal Pathophysiology Questions 73 to 78
Section 12 Endocrine Pathophysiology Questions 79 to 84
Section 13 Neurological Pathophysiology Questions 85 to 90
Section 14 Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology Questions 91 to 94
Section 15 Hematological Pathophysiology Questions 95 to 100
Section 16 Reproductive Pathophysiology Questions 101 to 104
Section 17 Skin Pathophysiology Questions 105 to 108
Section 18 Eye and Ear Pathophysiology Questions 109 to 112
Section 19 Pediatric Pathophysiology Questions 113 to 116
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Section 20 Geriatric Pathophysiology Questions 117 to 120
Section 21 Comprehensive Pathophysiology Review Questions 121 to
200
Question 1
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in a decrease
in cell size and metabolic activity
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer C
Rationale The correct answer is C because atrophy is a decrease in cell
size and metabolic activity. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size.
Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells. Metaplasia is the
replacement of one cell type with another.
Question 2
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in an increase
in cell size
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer A
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Rationale The correct answer is A because hypertrophy is an increase in
cell size. Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells. Atrophy is a
decrease in cell size. Metaplasia is the replacement of one cell type with
another.
Question 3
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in an increase
in the number of cells
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer B
Rationale The correct answer is B because hyperplasia is an increase in
the number of cells. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size. Atrophy is a
decrease in cell size. Metaplasia is the replacement of one cell type with
another.
Question 4
Which of the following is a cellular adaptation that results in the
replacement of one cell type with another
A. Hypertrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
Verified Answer D
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Rationale The correct answer is D because metaplasia is the replacement
of one cell type with another. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size.
Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells. Atrophy is a decrease
in cell size.
Question 5
Which of the following is a cause of cellular injury
A. Hypoxia
B. Physical agents
C. Chemical agents
D. All of the above
Verified Answer D
Rationale The correct answer is D because hypoxia, physical agents, and
chemical agents are all causes of cellular injury. Option A is incorrect
because it is only one cause. Option B is incorrect because it is only one
cause. Option C is incorrect because it is only one cause.
Question 6
Which of the following is a mechanism of cell death
A. Necrosis
B. Apoptosis
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Verified Answer C
Rationale The correct answer is C because both necrosis and apoptosis
are mechanisms of cell death. Necrosis is unprogrammed cell death due
to injury. Apoptosis is programmed cell death. Option A is incorrect
