NR 507 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | COM… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology
Midterm Exam Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review |
Chamberlain University
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
166 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 166 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering comprehensive
explanations related to advanced pathophysiology. It encompasses key concepts in the field, making it an
essential resource for students seeking to deepen their understanding. This material is ideal for study,
review, and preparation for certification exams, ensuring a solid grasp of critical content areas.
CONTENTS
• Asthma Pathophysiology • Bronchitis Characteristics
• Cardiac Function • Cardiac Cycle
• Heart Failure • Anemia and Hematopoiesis
• Kidney Anatomy and Function • Renal Failure Conditions
• Kidney Stones • Glomerulonephritis
• Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 166
Asthma
CORRECT ANSWER
Chronic disease due to bronchoconstriction and an excessive inflammatory response in the bronchioles
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 166
What are 5 s/s of asthma
CORRECT ANSWER
coughing
wheezing
shortness of breath
rapid breathing
chest tightness
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 166
Pathophysiology of asthma (5)
CORRECT ANSWER
-airway inflammation, bronchial hyper-reactivity and smooth muscle spasm
-excess mucus production and accumulation
-hypertrophy of bronchial smooth muscle
-airflow obstruction
-decreased alveolar ventilation
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 166
Bronchioles
CORRECT ANSWER
smaller passageways that originate from the bronchi that become the alveoli
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 166
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,3 layers of the bronchioles
CORRECT ANSWER
innermost layer
middle layer - lamina propria
outermost layer
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 166
lamina propria
CORRECT ANSWER
the middle layer of the bronchioles
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 166
structure of the lamina propria
CORRECT ANSWER
embedded with connective tissue cells and immune cells
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 166
purpose of the lamina propria
CORRECT ANSWER
white blood cells are present to help protect the airways
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 166
How does the lamina propria effect the lungs in regards to asthma
CORRECT ANSWER
the WBCs protective feature goes into overdrive causing an inflammatory response that damages host tissue
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 166
What does the innermost layer of the bronchioles contain
CORRECT ANSWER
columnar epithelial ells and mucus producing goblet cells
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, Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 166
alveolar hyperinflation
CORRECT ANSWER
When air is unable to move out of the alveolar like it should due to bronchial walls collapsing around possible mucus plug thus trapping air
inside
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 166
how does hyperinflation occur?
CORRECT ANSWER
the ongoing inflammatory process of asthma produces mucus and pus plug that the bronchial walls collapse around
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 166
Effect of hyperinflation of the alveolar
CORRECT ANSWER
-expanded thorax and hypercapnia (retention of CO2)
- respiratory acidosis
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 166
Where does air enter the body?
CORRECT ANSWER
naso and oropharynx (mouth and nose)
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 166
what decreases cardiac muscle contraction
CORRECT ANSWER
low ATP levels; ischemia hypoxia or acidosis
Q16 QUESTION 16 OF 166
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology
Midterm Exam Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review |
Chamberlain University
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
166 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 166 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering comprehensive
explanations related to advanced pathophysiology. It encompasses key concepts in the field, making it an
essential resource for students seeking to deepen their understanding. This material is ideal for study,
review, and preparation for certification exams, ensuring a solid grasp of critical content areas.
CONTENTS
• Asthma Pathophysiology • Bronchitis Characteristics
• Cardiac Function • Cardiac Cycle
• Heart Failure • Anemia and Hematopoiesis
• Kidney Anatomy and Function • Renal Failure Conditions
• Kidney Stones • Glomerulonephritis
• Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 166
Asthma
CORRECT ANSWER
Chronic disease due to bronchoconstriction and an excessive inflammatory response in the bronchioles
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 166
What are 5 s/s of asthma
CORRECT ANSWER
coughing
wheezing
shortness of breath
rapid breathing
chest tightness
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 166
Pathophysiology of asthma (5)
CORRECT ANSWER
-airway inflammation, bronchial hyper-reactivity and smooth muscle spasm
-excess mucus production and accumulation
-hypertrophy of bronchial smooth muscle
-airflow obstruction
-decreased alveolar ventilation
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 166
Bronchioles
CORRECT ANSWER
smaller passageways that originate from the bronchi that become the alveoli
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 166
Page 2
,3 layers of the bronchioles
CORRECT ANSWER
innermost layer
middle layer - lamina propria
outermost layer
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 166
lamina propria
CORRECT ANSWER
the middle layer of the bronchioles
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 166
structure of the lamina propria
CORRECT ANSWER
embedded with connective tissue cells and immune cells
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 166
purpose of the lamina propria
CORRECT ANSWER
white blood cells are present to help protect the airways
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 166
How does the lamina propria effect the lungs in regards to asthma
CORRECT ANSWER
the WBCs protective feature goes into overdrive causing an inflammatory response that damages host tissue
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 166
What does the innermost layer of the bronchioles contain
CORRECT ANSWER
columnar epithelial ells and mucus producing goblet cells
Page 3
, Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 166
alveolar hyperinflation
CORRECT ANSWER
When air is unable to move out of the alveolar like it should due to bronchial walls collapsing around possible mucus plug thus trapping air
inside
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 166
how does hyperinflation occur?
CORRECT ANSWER
the ongoing inflammatory process of asthma produces mucus and pus plug that the bronchial walls collapse around
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 166
Effect of hyperinflation of the alveolar
CORRECT ANSWER
-expanded thorax and hypercapnia (retention of CO2)
- respiratory acidosis
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 166
Where does air enter the body?
CORRECT ANSWER
naso and oropharynx (mouth and nose)
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 166
what decreases cardiac muscle contraction
CORRECT ANSWER
low ATP levels; ischemia hypoxia or acidosis
Q16 QUESTION 16 OF 166
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