NURS2502 - Pathophysiology Exam 2 , 2025/2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS (VERIFED ANSWERS) | GET IT RIGHT!! GRADED A+

NURS2502 - Pathophysiology Exam 2 , 2025/2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS (VERIFED ANSWERS) | GET IT RIGHT!!
GRADED A+




Clinical manifestations r/t pneumothorax - ANSWER-Ineffective
breathing pattern, impaired gas exchange, decreased cardiac
output, ineffective tissue perfusion


Risk factors for a secondary pneumothorax - ANSWER-COPD,
cystic fibrosis,
pneumonia, pulmonary blebs
and bullae


Causes of traumatic pneumothorax - ANSWER-Open
(gunshot, stab wounds)
Closed (fracture
ribs)


Risk factors for primary spontaneous pneumothorax -
ANSWER-No

, predisposing lung
disease


Clinical manifestations of a basilar skull fracture - ANSWER-
Not usually visible
on X-rays, bleeding from nose pharynx or ears, Battle's
sign (Ecchymosis
behind the ears, Raccoon eyes, CSF leak
(Halo sign)


Causes of acceleration TBI - ANSWER-Brain has been hit
by something
(baseball
hit)


Clinical manifestations of epidural hematoma - ANSWER-Brief
LOC followed by a lucid period, progressive deterioration in
LOC, possible hemiparesis, dilated and fixed pupil, diagnosis
made by CT


early s/s of increased ICP - ANSWER-diplopia, personality
changes, lower GCS
Ptosis, early morning headache w/ N/V, unilateral
change in pupil size