PATHOPHYSIOLOGY-NUR 2063
RASMUSSEN EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Physiology reactions in the body during "fight or flight" ( correct
response? Increased heart rate answers )
Ventilation ( correct answers ) The transport of air from the
atmosphere to the lungs and out again.
Edema ( correct answers ) Caused by decreased plasma protein
Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ( correct answers )
Tachycardia
What electrolytes are higher in ICF (Intracellular Fluid) ( correct
answers ) Potassium
, Magnesium, Phosphates and Proteins
Steps of Laceration Correction ( correct answers )
Homeostasis, Vasospasm (blood vessels narrow to decrease blood flow &
increase BP), Platelet Plug Formation (activation, aggression, and adherence
of platelets into a plug that serves as a barrier against blow flowing out of
the vessels). Coagulation (clotting, changes blood to gel.
Homeostasis ( correct answers ) A tendency to maintain a balanced or
constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry,
such as blood glucose, around a particular level
Appendicitis ( correct answers ) inflammation of the vermiform appendix,
obstruction arises inside of the appendix
clinical manifestations of Appendicitis ( correct answers )
Pain near umbilcus that moves to
LRQ= McBurney that increases 12-24 hours. Aggravated by movement
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)( correct answers ) Erosive lesions affecting the
lining of the stomach or duodenum.
Clinical Manifestations of Peptic ulcer disease ( correct
answers ) Adymptomatic, epigastric or
abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, heartburn, indigestion, chest pain,
N/V, fatigue, unexplained weight loss.
, Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) ( correct answers ) Life
threatening condition resulting from COPD, Asthma, ARDS, ALS,
Alcohol/drug overdose, spinal cord injury.
Clinical Manifestations of Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) ( correct
answers ) Shallow respirations, headaches, tachycardia, dysrhythmias,
lethargy, confusion, oxygen levels drop below 50 and carbon dioxide
become high above 50.
pulmonary embolism (PE) ( correct answers )
Emboli=originate in venous circulation, travels to the right side of heart the
to pulmonary circulation creating a pulmonary embolism.
Cystitis ( correct answers ) inflammation of the
bladder Pylonephritis ( correct answers )
infection of the kidneys
PTH (parathyroid hormone) ( correct answers ) Is
secreted when calcium levels DROP
Calcitonin ( correct answers )Is secreted when calcium levels are HIGH
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Stages ( correct answers )
Prerenal, Intrarenal, Postrenal = sudden loss of renal function over a period of
days to weeks)
Prerenal ( correct answers ) Disrupt blood flow on it's way to the kidneys
Intrarenal ( correct answers ) direct damage to the kidneys by
inflammation, toxins, drugs, infection, or reduced blood supply
Postrenal ( correct answers ) Interferes with the urine excretion
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Clinical Main. ( correct
answers ) Dyspnea, labored breathing, abnormal lung sounds,
cough/frothy, hypoxia, cyanosis, fever hypotension, tachycardia,
restlessness, confusion, lethargy, anxiety
Left side heart failure clinical Manifestations ( correct
answers ) Pulmonary fluid accumulation,
dyspnea, activity intolerance
Pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis ( correct answers )
Neuro inflammatory disease that involves
an abnormal/ immune mediated process directed gains the CNS =
progressive & irreversible demyelination of brain, spinal cord & cranial nerve
neurons.
Inflammatory damage occurs in diffuse patches through the nervous system
and slows or stops nerve impulses.
Diffusion ( correct answers ) Movement of molecules from an area
of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
RASMUSSEN EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Physiology reactions in the body during "fight or flight" ( correct
response? Increased heart rate answers )
Ventilation ( correct answers ) The transport of air from the
atmosphere to the lungs and out again.
Edema ( correct answers ) Caused by decreased plasma protein
Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ( correct answers )
Tachycardia
What electrolytes are higher in ICF (Intracellular Fluid) ( correct
answers ) Potassium
, Magnesium, Phosphates and Proteins
Steps of Laceration Correction ( correct answers )
Homeostasis, Vasospasm (blood vessels narrow to decrease blood flow &
increase BP), Platelet Plug Formation (activation, aggression, and adherence
of platelets into a plug that serves as a barrier against blow flowing out of
the vessels). Coagulation (clotting, changes blood to gel.
Homeostasis ( correct answers ) A tendency to maintain a balanced or
constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry,
such as blood glucose, around a particular level
Appendicitis ( correct answers ) inflammation of the vermiform appendix,
obstruction arises inside of the appendix
clinical manifestations of Appendicitis ( correct answers )
Pain near umbilcus that moves to
LRQ= McBurney that increases 12-24 hours. Aggravated by movement
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)( correct answers ) Erosive lesions affecting the
lining of the stomach or duodenum.
Clinical Manifestations of Peptic ulcer disease ( correct
answers ) Adymptomatic, epigastric or
abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, heartburn, indigestion, chest pain,
N/V, fatigue, unexplained weight loss.
, Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) ( correct answers ) Life
threatening condition resulting from COPD, Asthma, ARDS, ALS,
Alcohol/drug overdose, spinal cord injury.
Clinical Manifestations of Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) ( correct
answers ) Shallow respirations, headaches, tachycardia, dysrhythmias,
lethargy, confusion, oxygen levels drop below 50 and carbon dioxide
become high above 50.
pulmonary embolism (PE) ( correct answers )
Emboli=originate in venous circulation, travels to the right side of heart the
to pulmonary circulation creating a pulmonary embolism.
Cystitis ( correct answers ) inflammation of the
bladder Pylonephritis ( correct answers )
infection of the kidneys
PTH (parathyroid hormone) ( correct answers ) Is
secreted when calcium levels DROP
Calcitonin ( correct answers )Is secreted when calcium levels are HIGH
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Stages ( correct answers )
Prerenal, Intrarenal, Postrenal = sudden loss of renal function over a period of
days to weeks)
Prerenal ( correct answers ) Disrupt blood flow on it's way to the kidneys
Intrarenal ( correct answers ) direct damage to the kidneys by
inflammation, toxins, drugs, infection, or reduced blood supply
Postrenal ( correct answers ) Interferes with the urine excretion
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Clinical Main. ( correct
answers ) Dyspnea, labored breathing, abnormal lung sounds,
cough/frothy, hypoxia, cyanosis, fever hypotension, tachycardia,
restlessness, confusion, lethargy, anxiety
Left side heart failure clinical Manifestations ( correct
answers ) Pulmonary fluid accumulation,
dyspnea, activity intolerance
Pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis ( correct answers )
Neuro inflammatory disease that involves
an abnormal/ immune mediated process directed gains the CNS =
progressive & irreversible demyelination of brain, spinal cord & cranial nerve
neurons.
Inflammatory damage occurs in diffuse patches through the nervous system
and slows or stops nerve impulses.
Diffusion ( correct answers ) Movement of molecules from an area
of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
