Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen
University Exam Questions And
Answers
Physiological concepts of flight or fight response? - correct answer
✅The release of catecholamines and cortisol during the alarm
stage of the generalized adaptation syndrome. SNS triggers an
acute stress response. Pupils dilate, HR and BP increases, bladder
relaxes.
Define Homeostasis. - correct answer ✅Equilibrium of the body.
Function of a ribosome? - correct answer ✅Aid in protein
production.
Hormone that raises blood sugar? - correct answer ✅Glucagon
Main function of the endocrine system? - correct answer ✅The
glands of the endocrine system secrete a wide range of hormones
and chemical messengers that help regulate growth, development,
mood metabolism, and reproduction.
Function of plasma protein? - correct answer ✅Albumin, globulins,
and fibrinogen. Maintains osmotic pressure, coagulation factors,
transports antibodies, hormones, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.
,Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen
University Exam Questions And
Answers
Intracellular contain a high ____- note which electrolytes - correct
answer ✅Potassium, magnesium and phosphate
Physiologic effect of hyponatremia? - correct answer ✅Results
from low serum sodium levels (<135 mEq/L). As sodium levels
decrease, water shifts into cells. This can cause unstable gait,
osteoporosis, attention deficit, cells swell.
Define hypovolemia - correct answer ✅fluid deficit in the
intravascular compartment
This stores electrolytes and acts like an electrolyte pool in the body
- correct answer ✅the kidneys
Define "sign", "contraindication" - correct answer ✅Sign:
something found during an exam, or diagnosis testing that indicates
something
Contraindication: Anything (including a symptom or medical
condition) that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular
treatment or procedure because it may be harmful
Normal range of sodium - correct answer ✅135-145 mEq/L
, Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen
University Exam Questions And
Answers
Clinical manifestations of fluid volume overload - correct answer
✅Hypovolemia. C/M: swelling (edema) of the feet, ankles, wrists,
face, high BP, headache, and bloating.
Know components of insensible water loss - correct answer ✅The
amount of body fluid lost daily that is not easily measured, from the
respiratory system, skin, and water in the excreted stool.
Define hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solutions - correct
answer ✅Hypotonic: Lower concentration of sodium/solutes in
solution than the blood cells swell
Hypertonic: Higher concentration of sodium/solutes in solution
than the blood cells shrink
Isotonic: equal concentrations
define osmosis - correct answer ✅movement of water from low
concentration to high across a cell membrane
Normal pH of blood - correct answer ✅7.35-7.45
University Exam Questions And
Answers
Physiological concepts of flight or fight response? - correct answer
✅The release of catecholamines and cortisol during the alarm
stage of the generalized adaptation syndrome. SNS triggers an
acute stress response. Pupils dilate, HR and BP increases, bladder
relaxes.
Define Homeostasis. - correct answer ✅Equilibrium of the body.
Function of a ribosome? - correct answer ✅Aid in protein
production.
Hormone that raises blood sugar? - correct answer ✅Glucagon
Main function of the endocrine system? - correct answer ✅The
glands of the endocrine system secrete a wide range of hormones
and chemical messengers that help regulate growth, development,
mood metabolism, and reproduction.
Function of plasma protein? - correct answer ✅Albumin, globulins,
and fibrinogen. Maintains osmotic pressure, coagulation factors,
transports antibodies, hormones, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.
,Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen
University Exam Questions And
Answers
Intracellular contain a high ____- note which electrolytes - correct
answer ✅Potassium, magnesium and phosphate
Physiologic effect of hyponatremia? - correct answer ✅Results
from low serum sodium levels (<135 mEq/L). As sodium levels
decrease, water shifts into cells. This can cause unstable gait,
osteoporosis, attention deficit, cells swell.
Define hypovolemia - correct answer ✅fluid deficit in the
intravascular compartment
This stores electrolytes and acts like an electrolyte pool in the body
- correct answer ✅the kidneys
Define "sign", "contraindication" - correct answer ✅Sign:
something found during an exam, or diagnosis testing that indicates
something
Contraindication: Anything (including a symptom or medical
condition) that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular
treatment or procedure because it may be harmful
Normal range of sodium - correct answer ✅135-145 mEq/L
, Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen
University Exam Questions And
Answers
Clinical manifestations of fluid volume overload - correct answer
✅Hypovolemia. C/M: swelling (edema) of the feet, ankles, wrists,
face, high BP, headache, and bloating.
Know components of insensible water loss - correct answer ✅The
amount of body fluid lost daily that is not easily measured, from the
respiratory system, skin, and water in the excreted stool.
Define hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solutions - correct
answer ✅Hypotonic: Lower concentration of sodium/solutes in
solution than the blood cells swell
Hypertonic: Higher concentration of sodium/solutes in solution
than the blood cells shrink
Isotonic: equal concentrations
define osmosis - correct answer ✅movement of water from low
concentration to high across a cell membrane
Normal pH of blood - correct answer ✅7.35-7.45
