NUR2063 FINAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024//2025
LATEST VERSION//ALREADY GRADED A+
When arterial blood pressure declines the kidneys secret a hormone to increase blood pressure and
peripheral resistance . What is this hormone called ?
A. Atrial natriuretic
B. Erythropoietin
C. Antidiuretic hormone
D. Renin - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Renin
Which of the following is a cause of edema ?
A. Dehydration
B. Decreased plasma proteins
C. Hypotension
D. Polyuria - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Decreased plasma proteins
Which disorder is related to breaking down fats for energy in clients with type 1 diabetes ?
A. Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Lipidosis hyperosmolar ketosis
D. Hyperglycemic lipid syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
Dysfunction of which organ is associated with the development of esophageal varices ?
A. Kidney
B. Pancreas
C. Spleen
,D. Liver - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Liver
Question 41 What is the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes ?
A. Overproduction of insulin from beta cells of the pancreas
B. Destruction of the beta cells within the pancreas , insulting in an inability to produce insulin
C. A pituitary tumor in the brain, resulting in increased antidiuretic hormone production
D. Loss of insulin receptors on the target cells, resulting in insulin resistance - CORRECT ANSWER-B.
Destruction of the beta cells within the pancreas , insulting in an inability to produce insulin
Which of the process of moving air into the lungs with subsequent distribution to the alveoli called ?
A. Residual volume
B. Aeration
C. Enclosure vapor
D. Ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Ventilation
Which of the following would the nurse expect to find clients with Cushing syndrome ?
A. Hyperpigmentation
B. Excessive production of glucocorticoids
C. Insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone ( ADH )
D. Exomphalos - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Excessive production of glucocorticoids
What is the common finding of all forms of heart failure ?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Pulmonary edema
C. Reduced cardiac output
D. Jugular venous distention - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Reduced cardiac output
, A tension pneumothorax requires a needle thoracotomy and or chest tube placement as treatment to
treat which component of the pathophysiology of this condition ?
A. A large accumulation of trapped air in the pleural space , affecting both the lungs and heart .
B. Sudden failure of the respiratory system due to fluid accumulation in the alveoli
C. An accumulation of blood in the pleural space , which makes it difficult for the lungs to exchange
gases
D. Extreme pain cause by a fractured rib - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A large accumulation of trapped air
in the pleural space , affecting both the lungs and heart .
Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis ( MS ) ?
A. Demyelination of neurons
B. Destruction of acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells
C. Clotting and bleeding disorders
D. Decreased production of dopamine- - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Demyelination of neurons
How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris ?
A. Unstable angina pectoris can only be diagnosed by changes in cardiac biomarkers
B. Unstable angina pectoris is not relived by periods of rest
C. Unstable angina pectoris is not relived by periods pr rest
D. Unstable angina pectoris is not as serious as angina - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Unstable angina
pectoris is not relived by periods of rest
What symptom would the student nurse expect to see in al client with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease ( COPD ) ?
A. Dyspnea on exertion
B. Normal arterial blood gases
C. Onset of the disease during young adulthood
D. Normal lung sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Dyspnea on exertion
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024//2025
LATEST VERSION//ALREADY GRADED A+
When arterial blood pressure declines the kidneys secret a hormone to increase blood pressure and
peripheral resistance . What is this hormone called ?
A. Atrial natriuretic
B. Erythropoietin
C. Antidiuretic hormone
D. Renin - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Renin
Which of the following is a cause of edema ?
A. Dehydration
B. Decreased plasma proteins
C. Hypotension
D. Polyuria - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Decreased plasma proteins
Which disorder is related to breaking down fats for energy in clients with type 1 diabetes ?
A. Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Lipidosis hyperosmolar ketosis
D. Hyperglycemic lipid syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
Dysfunction of which organ is associated with the development of esophageal varices ?
A. Kidney
B. Pancreas
C. Spleen
,D. Liver - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Liver
Question 41 What is the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes ?
A. Overproduction of insulin from beta cells of the pancreas
B. Destruction of the beta cells within the pancreas , insulting in an inability to produce insulin
C. A pituitary tumor in the brain, resulting in increased antidiuretic hormone production
D. Loss of insulin receptors on the target cells, resulting in insulin resistance - CORRECT ANSWER-B.
Destruction of the beta cells within the pancreas , insulting in an inability to produce insulin
Which of the process of moving air into the lungs with subsequent distribution to the alveoli called ?
A. Residual volume
B. Aeration
C. Enclosure vapor
D. Ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Ventilation
Which of the following would the nurse expect to find clients with Cushing syndrome ?
A. Hyperpigmentation
B. Excessive production of glucocorticoids
C. Insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone ( ADH )
D. Exomphalos - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Excessive production of glucocorticoids
What is the common finding of all forms of heart failure ?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Pulmonary edema
C. Reduced cardiac output
D. Jugular venous distention - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Reduced cardiac output
, A tension pneumothorax requires a needle thoracotomy and or chest tube placement as treatment to
treat which component of the pathophysiology of this condition ?
A. A large accumulation of trapped air in the pleural space , affecting both the lungs and heart .
B. Sudden failure of the respiratory system due to fluid accumulation in the alveoli
C. An accumulation of blood in the pleural space , which makes it difficult for the lungs to exchange
gases
D. Extreme pain cause by a fractured rib - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A large accumulation of trapped air
in the pleural space , affecting both the lungs and heart .
Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis ( MS ) ?
A. Demyelination of neurons
B. Destruction of acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells
C. Clotting and bleeding disorders
D. Decreased production of dopamine- - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Demyelination of neurons
How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris ?
A. Unstable angina pectoris can only be diagnosed by changes in cardiac biomarkers
B. Unstable angina pectoris is not relived by periods of rest
C. Unstable angina pectoris is not relived by periods pr rest
D. Unstable angina pectoris is not as serious as angina - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Unstable angina
pectoris is not relived by periods of rest
What symptom would the student nurse expect to see in al client with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease ( COPD ) ?
A. Dyspnea on exertion
B. Normal arterial blood gases
C. Onset of the disease during young adulthood
D. Normal lung sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Dyspnea on exertion
