EXAM 1: NR283 / NR 283 (LATEST UPDATE ) PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT ELABORATIONS | GRADE A
CHAMBERLAIN
is defined as "a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward
such a state between the different but interdependent elements of an organism
Homeostasis
Which statement is the most inclusive definition of a risk factor?
Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
Pollutants in the environment
A genetic alteration which can negatively impact someone's health
,Choices someone makes about how they live their life
Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
are the signals that indicate homeostasis has been lost
Clinical manifestations
Acid-base balance, oxygenation, genetic mutations, and fluid balance are all
examples of which type of cue?
,Internal environmental cue
What benefits are gained by asking questions when someone has clinical
manifestations of altered homeostasis? Select all that apply.
Evidence is located.
Data is collected.
Insight is provided.
Assumptions are challenged.
A single right answer is confirmed.
Evidence is located.
Data is collected.
Insight is provided.
Assumptions are challenged.
Tests on blood & other bodily fluids such as urine are used to measure
amount of a substance present
, Exam 1: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2026 /
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o 2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
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o Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A - o o o o o o o o
Chamberlain
Tests on tissue or cells collected from biopsies or body secretions are examined for
o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Abnormalities
A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore
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throat, body aches, and a cough with thick sputum.
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Based on the cues, which specific body system is involved in the relative's illness?
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Select all that apply.
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Renal
Sensory
o
Endocrine
o
Integumentary
Pulmonary
o
Pulmonary
o
*In this case, symptoms are occurring in a specific location (both the sore throat
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and cough with sputum are part of the pulmonary system). The relative is also
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showing cues that are not specific to one body system (fever and body aches).
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT ELABORATIONS | GRADE A
CHAMBERLAIN
is defined as "a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward
such a state between the different but interdependent elements of an organism
Homeostasis
Which statement is the most inclusive definition of a risk factor?
Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
Pollutants in the environment
A genetic alteration which can negatively impact someone's health
,Choices someone makes about how they live their life
Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
are the signals that indicate homeostasis has been lost
Clinical manifestations
Acid-base balance, oxygenation, genetic mutations, and fluid balance are all
examples of which type of cue?
,Internal environmental cue
What benefits are gained by asking questions when someone has clinical
manifestations of altered homeostasis? Select all that apply.
Evidence is located.
Data is collected.
Insight is provided.
Assumptions are challenged.
A single right answer is confirmed.
Evidence is located.
Data is collected.
Insight is provided.
Assumptions are challenged.
Tests on blood & other bodily fluids such as urine are used to measure
amount of a substance present
, Exam 1: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2026 /
o o o o o o o o o
o 2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
o o o o o
o Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A - o o o o o o o o
Chamberlain
Tests on tissue or cells collected from biopsies or body secretions are examined for
o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Abnormalities
A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
throat, body aches, and a cough with thick sputum.
o o o o o o o o o o
Based on the cues, which specific body system is involved in the relative's illness?
o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Select all that apply.
o o o o
Renal
Sensory
o
Endocrine
o
Integumentary
Pulmonary
o
Pulmonary
o
*In this case, symptoms are occurring in a specific location (both the sore throat
o o o o o o o o o o o o o
and cough with sputum are part of the pulmonary system). The relative is also
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
showing cues that are not specific to one body system (fever and body aches).
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
