Pathophysiology Exam 1 – South
College – Comprehensive Practice
Questions with Answers
Introduction:
This document contains a complete set of 50 multiple-choice
questions and answers for Pathophysiology Exam 1 at South
College. It covers essential concepts such as cell biology,
genetics, immune responses, hematologic disorders,
inflammation, and infectious diseases. The material includes
detailed question-answer pairs that align with foundational
nursing and medical pathophysiology topics, ideal for exam
review and clinical preparation.
Questions and Answers:
1. Which of the following would be a disease vector-
Answer:- A living being such as a mosquito, fly, or tick
carrying but not infected by a pathogen
2. Which are the key proteins in the contractile units of the
muscle cells-Answer:- Actin and myosin
, 3. Which is referred to as the protein factory of the cell-
Answer:- Ribosome
4. Which statement regarding the sodium-potassium pump
is Correct-Answer:- The cell's plasma membrane is more
soluble to sodium ions than potassium ions.
5. Which cell organelles are believed to have once been self-
sustaining and independent-Answer:- Mitochondria
6. Which of the following about DNA replication is NOT
TRUE-Answer:- Adenine always pairs with cytosine during
replication.
7. What common virus causes infectious mononucleosis-
Answer:- Epstein Barr
8. Which bacterial pneumonia below primarily infects
middle aged and older patients, was first discovered in 1976 at
a convention in Philadelphia when people broke out with the
infection and it was later discovered in the warm, moist air
conditioning system, and this bacteria thrives in many types of
water delivery systems like produce sprinklers at grocery
stores-Answer:- Legionella pneumophilia AKA Legionnaire's
disease
9. Which of the following viruses is a severe hemorrhagic
virus, spread by person to person blood or body fluid contact, a
member of the family of filoviruses, and has high virulence
with mortality rates up to 90%-Answer:- Ebola virus
College – Comprehensive Practice
Questions with Answers
Introduction:
This document contains a complete set of 50 multiple-choice
questions and answers for Pathophysiology Exam 1 at South
College. It covers essential concepts such as cell biology,
genetics, immune responses, hematologic disorders,
inflammation, and infectious diseases. The material includes
detailed question-answer pairs that align with foundational
nursing and medical pathophysiology topics, ideal for exam
review and clinical preparation.
Questions and Answers:
1. Which of the following would be a disease vector-
Answer:- A living being such as a mosquito, fly, or tick
carrying but not infected by a pathogen
2. Which are the key proteins in the contractile units of the
muscle cells-Answer:- Actin and myosin
, 3. Which is referred to as the protein factory of the cell-
Answer:- Ribosome
4. Which statement regarding the sodium-potassium pump
is Correct-Answer:- The cell's plasma membrane is more
soluble to sodium ions than potassium ions.
5. Which cell organelles are believed to have once been self-
sustaining and independent-Answer:- Mitochondria
6. Which of the following about DNA replication is NOT
TRUE-Answer:- Adenine always pairs with cytosine during
replication.
7. What common virus causes infectious mononucleosis-
Answer:- Epstein Barr
8. Which bacterial pneumonia below primarily infects
middle aged and older patients, was first discovered in 1976 at
a convention in Philadelphia when people broke out with the
infection and it was later discovered in the warm, moist air
conditioning system, and this bacteria thrives in many types of
water delivery systems like produce sprinklers at grocery
stores-Answer:- Legionella pneumophilia AKA Legionnaire's
disease
9. Which of the following viruses is a severe hemorrhagic
virus, spread by person to person blood or body fluid contact, a
member of the family of filoviruses, and has high virulence
with mortality rates up to 90%-Answer:- Ebola virus
