PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|| ALREADY GRADED A+
What is allergic asthma associated with? -CORRECT ANSWER Type 1
Hypersensitivity; IgE mediated
What are the S&S of ARDS? -CORRECT ANSWER SOB, Shallow Rapid Breathing,
Atelectasis (aveoli close), Dyspnea, Inspiratory Crackles, Respiratory Alkalosis,
Decreased Lung Compliance, Hypoxemia
What are the S&S of tension pneumothorax? -CORRECT ANSWER Pressure that
builds up and pushes the trachea towards the unaffected side; Absent breath sounds
over affected lung
What is cystic fibrosis? -CORRECT ANSWER Excessive mucous coating in the lungs
and pancreas; Genetic Disorder (Autosomal Recessive)
Changes with an asthma attack: -CORRECT ANSWER Wheezing, SOB,
Bronchoconstriction, Dyspnea, Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
How do you interpret ABG's? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Look at pH (acidosis - low or
alkalosis - high)
, 2. Check the CO2 (resp. indicator) - less than 35 (alkalosis) more than 45 (acidosis)
3. Check the HCO3 (metabolic indicator) - less than 22 (acidosis) more than 26
(alkalosis)
4. Determine primary disorder (matches the pH)
5. Determine if its compensated (pH returns to normal or near normal)
Respiratory Acidosis: What happens to the pH/CO2? -CORRECT ANSWER Elevation
(increase) of pCO2 -- Decreased pH (acidosis)
Respiratory Alkalosis: What happens to the pH/CO2? -CORRECT ANSWER
Depression (decrease) of pCO2 -- Increased pH (alkalosis)
Metabolic Acidosis: What happens to the pH/HCO3? -CORRECT ANSWER Depression
(decrease) of HCO3 -- Decreased pH (acidosis)
Metabolic Alkalosis: What happens to the pH/HCO3? -CORRECT ANSWER Elevation
(increase) of HCO3 -- Increased pH (alkalosis)
What are signs of renal cancer? -CORRECT ANSWER No pain! Hematuria (Blood in
the Urine)
How do you manage end stage renal disease? -CORRECT ANSWER Dialysis, Fluid
Restriction, Low Protein Diet, Decrease Medication Doses, Anti-hypertensive, Give Ca
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|| ALREADY GRADED A+
What is allergic asthma associated with? -CORRECT ANSWER Type 1
Hypersensitivity; IgE mediated
What are the S&S of ARDS? -CORRECT ANSWER SOB, Shallow Rapid Breathing,
Atelectasis (aveoli close), Dyspnea, Inspiratory Crackles, Respiratory Alkalosis,
Decreased Lung Compliance, Hypoxemia
What are the S&S of tension pneumothorax? -CORRECT ANSWER Pressure that
builds up and pushes the trachea towards the unaffected side; Absent breath sounds
over affected lung
What is cystic fibrosis? -CORRECT ANSWER Excessive mucous coating in the lungs
and pancreas; Genetic Disorder (Autosomal Recessive)
Changes with an asthma attack: -CORRECT ANSWER Wheezing, SOB,
Bronchoconstriction, Dyspnea, Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
How do you interpret ABG's? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Look at pH (acidosis - low or
alkalosis - high)
, 2. Check the CO2 (resp. indicator) - less than 35 (alkalosis) more than 45 (acidosis)
3. Check the HCO3 (metabolic indicator) - less than 22 (acidosis) more than 26
(alkalosis)
4. Determine primary disorder (matches the pH)
5. Determine if its compensated (pH returns to normal or near normal)
Respiratory Acidosis: What happens to the pH/CO2? -CORRECT ANSWER Elevation
(increase) of pCO2 -- Decreased pH (acidosis)
Respiratory Alkalosis: What happens to the pH/CO2? -CORRECT ANSWER
Depression (decrease) of pCO2 -- Increased pH (alkalosis)
Metabolic Acidosis: What happens to the pH/HCO3? -CORRECT ANSWER Depression
(decrease) of HCO3 -- Decreased pH (acidosis)
Metabolic Alkalosis: What happens to the pH/HCO3? -CORRECT ANSWER Elevation
(increase) of HCO3 -- Increased pH (alkalosis)
What are signs of renal cancer? -CORRECT ANSWER No pain! Hematuria (Blood in
the Urine)
How do you manage end stage renal disease? -CORRECT ANSWER Dialysis, Fluid
Restriction, Low Protein Diet, Decrease Medication Doses, Anti-hypertensive, Give Ca
