Pathophysiology Rasmussen Final Exam with 100%
Correct Answers 2025
Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - ANSWER-Low potassium (Hypokalemia)
Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase in blood pressure - ANSWER-
Catecholamines - Flight or fight response
Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid
is in the wrong places. Fluid in the peritoneal cavity. - ANSWER-Function of Albumin - decrease
albumin - ascites
Sodium and water retention - ANSWER-Function of aldosterone
extracellular, interstitial, intracellular, intravascular - ANSWER-Different fluid compartments
increased capillary hydrostatic pressure. Decreased albumin levels. - ANSWER-Causes of edema
Sign is something you see. Objective you observe is a sign. Subjective is a symptom. Symptom is
something the patient is feeling. - ANSWER-Signs and Symptoms
Immune complex reaction. RA and SLE - ANSWER-Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction examples
Contact with allergen - ANSWER-Cause of contact dermatitis
Primary, secondary, tertiary - ANSWER-Levels of prevention
Fatal to brain- Nervous system changes - ANSWER-Hyponatremia
They will not listen to the signals of apoptosis cell death. They communicate and invade nearby
organs - ANSWER-Metastatic cancer cells
Powerhouse. - ANSWER-Function of the mitochondria
Helps with the production of proteins synthesis. - ANSWER-Ribosomes
After 50 years, every 10 years screening for colonoscopy. Stool for occult blood every year,
sigmoidoscopy every 5 years - ANSWER-Colonoscopy
Helps in the production of RBC, WBC, and platelets. Hematopoiesis - ANSWER-Primary function of the
bone marrow
Swelling, pain, redness, warmth - ANSWER-Assessment findings with localized inflammation
Increased amount white blood cells - ANSWER-Leukocytosis
Uncontrolled modification of immature white blood cells, decreased RBC, and decreased platelet.
Lead to bone marrow suppression - ANSWER-Leukemia
Develop disease and develop immunity of disease (immunization). - ANSWER-Active immunity
Transfer of antibodies of one person to another. - ANSWER-Passive immunity
, Abnormal uric acid metabolism - ANSWER-What happens with Gout?
bone loss due to aging. Increased bone reabsorption than bone formation. - ANSWER-Osteoporosis
Respiratory management - ANSWER-Priority assessment with myasthenia crisis
produces blood glucose levels - ANSWER-Insulin
helps to increase blood glucose levels. Breaks down stored glycogen into glucose. - ANSWER-Glucagon
Body continues to produce growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates have been fused - ANSWER-
Acromegaly
Increased growth hormone production during the growth period. - ANSWER-Gigantism
calcium imbalance - ANSWER-Parathyroid gland problems
Priority assessment with spinal cord injury - ANSWER-Maintaining the airway
Change of the mental status. Indicator of brain function - ANSWER-Glasgow coma scale
Diving accident - ANSWER-Examples for compression injury
Problems during pregnancy and labor, irreversible changes before, during, and after birth. - ANSWER-
cause for cerebral palsy
break in the artery. Sudden bleeding - ANSWER-Epidural
rupture of the vein. Gradual or slow bleeding - ANSWER-Subarachnoid
Due to bleeding - ANSWER-hemorrhagic
occurs when a piece breaks off a blood clot that formed outside the brain, and the clot is carried to a
cerebral artery and blocks it - ANSWER-Thromboembolic
Compression of the brain. Decreased perfusion, and inflammation. - ANSWER-What happens with
increases intracranial pressure
Confusion, disorientation, restlessness, dilated pupils - ANSWER-Signs of increased ICP
Brain injury resulting from the body's response to tissue damage. - ANSWER-What cause secondary
brain injury after head trauma
can lead to increase ammonia level in the blood - ANSWER-Encephalitis
inflammation of the brain - ANSWER-Encephalitis
inflammation of the meninges - ANSWER-meningitis
Abnormal electrical discharges of the brain. Classified on the signs and symptoms. - ANSWER-Seizures
Tremors, bradycardia, slow movement, mask like expression. Cause: decreased dopamine levels. -
ANSWER-Parkinson disease symptoms
Demineralization of the neurons - ANSWER-Multiple sclerosis
Lack of blood flow to the brain. CT scan - ANSWER-Cause of CVA and diagnosis
Correct Answers 2025
Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - ANSWER-Low potassium (Hypokalemia)
Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase in blood pressure - ANSWER-
Catecholamines - Flight or fight response
Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid
is in the wrong places. Fluid in the peritoneal cavity. - ANSWER-Function of Albumin - decrease
albumin - ascites
Sodium and water retention - ANSWER-Function of aldosterone
extracellular, interstitial, intracellular, intravascular - ANSWER-Different fluid compartments
increased capillary hydrostatic pressure. Decreased albumin levels. - ANSWER-Causes of edema
Sign is something you see. Objective you observe is a sign. Subjective is a symptom. Symptom is
something the patient is feeling. - ANSWER-Signs and Symptoms
Immune complex reaction. RA and SLE - ANSWER-Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction examples
Contact with allergen - ANSWER-Cause of contact dermatitis
Primary, secondary, tertiary - ANSWER-Levels of prevention
Fatal to brain- Nervous system changes - ANSWER-Hyponatremia
They will not listen to the signals of apoptosis cell death. They communicate and invade nearby
organs - ANSWER-Metastatic cancer cells
Powerhouse. - ANSWER-Function of the mitochondria
Helps with the production of proteins synthesis. - ANSWER-Ribosomes
After 50 years, every 10 years screening for colonoscopy. Stool for occult blood every year,
sigmoidoscopy every 5 years - ANSWER-Colonoscopy
Helps in the production of RBC, WBC, and platelets. Hematopoiesis - ANSWER-Primary function of the
bone marrow
Swelling, pain, redness, warmth - ANSWER-Assessment findings with localized inflammation
Increased amount white blood cells - ANSWER-Leukocytosis
Uncontrolled modification of immature white blood cells, decreased RBC, and decreased platelet.
Lead to bone marrow suppression - ANSWER-Leukemia
Develop disease and develop immunity of disease (immunization). - ANSWER-Active immunity
Transfer of antibodies of one person to another. - ANSWER-Passive immunity
, Abnormal uric acid metabolism - ANSWER-What happens with Gout?
bone loss due to aging. Increased bone reabsorption than bone formation. - ANSWER-Osteoporosis
Respiratory management - ANSWER-Priority assessment with myasthenia crisis
produces blood glucose levels - ANSWER-Insulin
helps to increase blood glucose levels. Breaks down stored glycogen into glucose. - ANSWER-Glucagon
Body continues to produce growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates have been fused - ANSWER-
Acromegaly
Increased growth hormone production during the growth period. - ANSWER-Gigantism
calcium imbalance - ANSWER-Parathyroid gland problems
Priority assessment with spinal cord injury - ANSWER-Maintaining the airway
Change of the mental status. Indicator of brain function - ANSWER-Glasgow coma scale
Diving accident - ANSWER-Examples for compression injury
Problems during pregnancy and labor, irreversible changes before, during, and after birth. - ANSWER-
cause for cerebral palsy
break in the artery. Sudden bleeding - ANSWER-Epidural
rupture of the vein. Gradual or slow bleeding - ANSWER-Subarachnoid
Due to bleeding - ANSWER-hemorrhagic
occurs when a piece breaks off a blood clot that formed outside the brain, and the clot is carried to a
cerebral artery and blocks it - ANSWER-Thromboembolic
Compression of the brain. Decreased perfusion, and inflammation. - ANSWER-What happens with
increases intracranial pressure
Confusion, disorientation, restlessness, dilated pupils - ANSWER-Signs of increased ICP
Brain injury resulting from the body's response to tissue damage. - ANSWER-What cause secondary
brain injury after head trauma
can lead to increase ammonia level in the blood - ANSWER-Encephalitis
inflammation of the brain - ANSWER-Encephalitis
inflammation of the meninges - ANSWER-meningitis
Abnormal electrical discharges of the brain. Classified on the signs and symptoms. - ANSWER-Seizures
Tremors, bradycardia, slow movement, mask like expression. Cause: decreased dopamine levels. -
ANSWER-Parkinson disease symptoms
Demineralization of the neurons - ANSWER-Multiple sclerosis
Lack of blood flow to the brain. CT scan - ANSWER-Cause of CVA and diagnosis
