N212- LATEST
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
UNIT 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Purposes of the inflammatory response include: - 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? - ANSWERS-An elevated BP,
tachycardia and increased blood sugar
The major chemical mediator of stress response are? - ANSWERS-
Epinephrine and cortisol
The inflammatory response requires activation of the immune system by
an infection: - ANSWERS-True
Leukotrienes are rel. by basophils, mast cells, macrophages and WBCs.
Which effect of leukotrienes > life threatening - ANSWERS-
Bronchospasm
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, N212- LATEST
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
UNIT 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
During the inflammatory response, histamine can cause low BP due to? -
ANSWERS-Vasodilation
What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs to relieve pain? -
ANSWERS-They inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
In the early phase of tissue inflammation _____ aggregate and adhere to
vascular collagen to control bleeding. - ANSWERS-Platelets
The process described in the previous question is called "primary
hemostasis" - ANSWERS-True
A patient is admitted for dehydration. The nurse understands that which
is a serious risk associated with dehydration? - ANSWERS-Acute
Kidney Injury (AKI)
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
UNIT 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Purposes of the inflammatory response include: - 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? - ANSWERS-An elevated BP,
tachycardia and increased blood sugar
The major chemical mediator of stress response are? - ANSWERS-
Epinephrine and cortisol
The inflammatory response requires activation of the immune system by
an infection: - ANSWERS-True
Leukotrienes are rel. by basophils, mast cells, macrophages and WBCs.
Which effect of leukotrienes > life threatening - ANSWERS-
Bronchospasm
END OF
PAGE 1
, N212- LATEST
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
UNIT 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
During the inflammatory response, histamine can cause low BP due to? -
ANSWERS-Vasodilation
What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs to relieve pain? -
ANSWERS-They inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
In the early phase of tissue inflammation _____ aggregate and adhere to
vascular collagen to control bleeding. - ANSWERS-Platelets
The process described in the previous question is called "primary
hemostasis" - ANSWERS-True
A patient is admitted for dehydration. The nurse understands that which
is a serious risk associated with dehydration? - ANSWERS-Acute
Kidney Injury (AKI)
END OF
PAGE 2