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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM|| 2025
LATELY UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS|| NEWEST VERSION WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory
system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? -
ANSWER: Antibodies
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most
abundant class of antibody in the serum is: - ANSWER: IgG
The predominant antibody of a typical immune response is: - ANSWER: IgM
The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound healing. The dietician
believes the delay is related to nutritional intake. A deficiency in which of the
following substances could directly affect healing? - ANSWER: Vitamin D
Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic
infection?
a. 18 year old with diabetes
b. 70 year old with congestive heart failure
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
d. 30 year old with pneumonia - ANSWER: c. 24 year old who is
immunocompromised
A 10 year old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab result should the nurse
check for a response to the parasite? - ANSWER: Eosinophils
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When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will recall that the
mammary glands enlarge as a consequence of: - ANSWER: Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occuring within 6 to 14 hours after death,
the nurse should document this finding as _______ present - ANSWER: Rigor
mortis
70 year old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema. Which of the
following is the most likely cause of this condition? - ANSWER: Increased
capillary hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following patients is at most risk for developing hypernatremia? A
patient with: - ANSWER: Dehydration
Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with - ANSWER: Hypertonic
hyponatremia
A 52 year old diabetic male presents to the ER with 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? - ANSWER: Decreased sodium
Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient has long term
potassium deficits? - ANSWER: Kidneys
A nurse recalls regulation of acid-base balance through removal or retention of
volatile acids is: - ANSWER: lungs
Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate
exist in a ratio of: - ANSWER: 1:20
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A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and buttocks. This
condition is an example of: - ANSWER: Delayed hypersensitivity
When a patient presents at the emergency department for an allergic reaction, the
nurse recognizes the most severe consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction
is: - ANSWER: Anaphylaxis
Which information would indicate more teaching is needed regarding
hypersensitivity reactions? Type ______ hypersensitivity reactions involve an
antibody response - ANSWER: IV
Several prisoners are experiencing symptoms of tuberculosis. A tuberculin reaction
test was ordered. This test is an example of the type _____ hypersensitivity -
ANSWER: IV
A person is given an attenuated antigen as a vaccine. When the person asks what
was given in the vaccine, how should the nurse respond? The antigen is: -
ANSWER: Alive, but less infectious
When an aide asks the nurse what is a purpose of the inflammatory process, how
should the nurse respond? - ANSWER: To prevent infection of the injured tissue
The directional migration of leukocytes along a chemical gradient is termed: -
ANSWER: Chemotaxis
A 35 year old male weighs 70 kg. Approximately how much of this weight is ICF?
- ANSWER: 28 L
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM|| 2025
LATELY UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS|| NEWEST VERSION WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory
system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? -
ANSWER: Antibodies
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most
abundant class of antibody in the serum is: - ANSWER: IgG
The predominant antibody of a typical immune response is: - ANSWER: IgM
The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound healing. The dietician
believes the delay is related to nutritional intake. A deficiency in which of the
following substances could directly affect healing? - ANSWER: Vitamin D
Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic
infection?
a. 18 year old with diabetes
b. 70 year old with congestive heart failure
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
d. 30 year old with pneumonia - ANSWER: c. 24 year old who is
immunocompromised
A 10 year old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab result should the nurse
check for a response to the parasite? - ANSWER: Eosinophils
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When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will recall that the
mammary glands enlarge as a consequence of: - ANSWER: Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occuring within 6 to 14 hours after death,
the nurse should document this finding as _______ present - ANSWER: Rigor
mortis
70 year old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema. Which of the
following is the most likely cause of this condition? - ANSWER: Increased
capillary hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following patients is at most risk for developing hypernatremia? A
patient with: - ANSWER: Dehydration
Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with - ANSWER: Hypertonic
hyponatremia
A 52 year old diabetic male presents to the ER with 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? - ANSWER: Decreased sodium
Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient has long term
potassium deficits? - ANSWER: Kidneys
A nurse recalls regulation of acid-base balance through removal or retention of
volatile acids is: - ANSWER: lungs
Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate
exist in a ratio of: - ANSWER: 1:20
, 3|Page
A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and buttocks. This
condition is an example of: - ANSWER: Delayed hypersensitivity
When a patient presents at the emergency department for an allergic reaction, the
nurse recognizes the most severe consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction
is: - ANSWER: Anaphylaxis
Which information would indicate more teaching is needed regarding
hypersensitivity reactions? Type ______ hypersensitivity reactions involve an
antibody response - ANSWER: IV
Several prisoners are experiencing symptoms of tuberculosis. A tuberculin reaction
test was ordered. This test is an example of the type _____ hypersensitivity -
ANSWER: IV
A person is given an attenuated antigen as a vaccine. When the person asks what
was given in the vaccine, how should the nurse respond? The antigen is: -
ANSWER: Alive, but less infectious
When an aide asks the nurse what is a purpose of the inflammatory process, how
should the nurse respond? - ANSWER: To prevent infection of the injured tissue
The directional migration of leukocytes along a chemical gradient is termed: -
ANSWER: Chemotaxis
A 35 year old male weighs 70 kg. Approximately how much of this weight is ICF?
- ANSWER: 28 L
