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This Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Guide provides focused review of important pathophysiology concepts, disease processes, clinical manifestations, mechanisms of disease, and nursing-related principles. It is designed to support students preparing for Exam 2 with effective studying, revision, practice questions, test preparation, and comprehensive exam review.

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Pathophysiology Exam 2 |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Exam Review
& Exam Prep
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,Which of the following patients should the nurse assess liver failure
for a decreased oncotic pressure in the capillaries? A
patient with:


Water movement between the ICF and ECF osmotic forces
compartments is determined by:


An experiment was designed to test the effects of the Increased interstitial oncotic pressure
Starling forces on fluid movement. Which of the
following alterations would result in fluid moving into
the interstitial space?


When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse Sodium
remembers the principle of water balance is closely
related to _____ balance.


A 70-year-old male with chronic renal failure presents Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
with edema. Which of the following is the most likely
cause of this condition?


A 10-year-old male is brought to the emergency room localized edema
(ER) because he is incoherent and semiconscious. CT
scan reveals that he is suffering from cerebral edema.
This type of edema is referred to as:


A nurse is teaching the staff about antidiuretic hormone increased plasma osmolality
(ADH). Which information should the nurse include?
Secretion of ADH is stimulated by:


Which statement by the staff indicates teaching was increased blood volume
successful concerning aldosterone? Secretion of
aldosterone results in:


A 25-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone- Decreased blood K+ levels
secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex. Which finding
would the nurse expect to see in the lab results?




A patient has been searching on the Internet about Sodium
natriuretic hormones. When the patient asks the nurse
what do these hormones do, how should the nurse
respond? Natriuretic hormones affect the balance of:

, A 5-year-old male presents to the ER with delirium and Intracellular dehydration
sunken eyes. After diagnosing him with severe
dehydration, the primary care provider orders fluid
replacement. The nurse administers a hypertonic
intravenous solution. Which of the following would be
expected?


Which of the following patients is the most at risk for dehydration
developing hypernatremia? A patient with:


The most common cause of pure water deficit is: A. renal water loss


Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with: Hypertonic hyponatremia


A 52-year-old diabetic male presents to the ER with decreased sodium
lethargy, confusion, and depressed reflexes. His wife
indicates that he does not follow the prescribed diet
and takes his medication sporadically. Lab results
indicate hyperglycemia. Which assessment finding is
most likely to occur?


When taking care of a patient with hyperkalemia, which increase, increased
principle is priority? Hyperkalemia causes a(n) _____ in
resting membrane potential with _____ excitability of
cardiac muscle.


Which of the following patients is most prone to Increased bicarbonate intake
hypochloremia? A patient with:


Which of the following conditions would cause the Acute acidosis
nurse to monitor for hyperkalemia?




Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the kidneys
patient has long-term potassium deficits?


A 42-year-old female presents to her primary care Primary hyperaldosteronism
provider reporting muscle weakness and cardiac
abnormalities. Laboratory tests indicate that she is
hypokalemic. Which of the following could be the
cause of her condition?


A 19-year-old male presents to his primary care acidosis
provider reporting restlessness, muscle cramping, and
diarrhea. Lab tests reveal that he is hyperkalemic. Which
of the following could have caused his condition?

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