NUR2063 - Final Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
Physiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings? - Correct answer-
HR, BP, and respirations increase, pupils dilate, cortisol is released.
What is homeostasis? - Correct answer-Equilibrium and balance within the body.
Function of ribosomes? - Correct answer-Protein synthesis on the RER, form
polysomes.
Difference between a sign and symptom? - Correct answer-Sign = Objective
Symptom = Subjective
What electrolytes are found more in intracellular space? Extracellular space? -
Correct answer-ICF = Potassium and Phosphate
ECF = Sodium and Chloride
Possible lethal effect of Hyponatremia? - Correct answer-Rapid brain swelling
leading to seizures, coma or death.
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,What is an electrolyte pool? - Correct answer-Electrolytes shift between ECF and
pools in response to need/excess.
Cause of edema regarding protein? - Correct answer-Low protein levels allow salt
and water to leave the blood vessels and leak into the tissues.
What is anaphylaxis? What are the S/S? - Correct answer-Severe, life-threatening
allergic reaction.
S/S - Skin reactions, swollen tongue or throat, airway constriction causing
wheezing and rapid pulse, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, low BP, dizziness, nausea,
and itching.
What is passive immunity? - Correct answer-IgG - short term immunity as the
result of introduction to antibodies from another person or animal such as with
breast milk. Also, can cross placenta to protect fetus from infection.
What are characteristics of metastatic cells? - Correct answer-Grow and reproduce
rapidly, poorly differentiated and irregular in shape, and have abnormal
membranes, cytoskeletal proteins and morphology.
What is sepsis? Goal of treatment? - Correct answer-The body's extreme response
to an infection where chemicals are released into the bloodstream to fight them
infection, triggering inflammation of the blood throughout the body.
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, Goal of treatment is to use IV antibiotics and fluids to treat originating infection,
use supportive measures to correct vitals abnormalities, and maintain organ system
function.
Best way to prevent spread of diseases? - Correct answer-Proper hand washing.
Complication of compartment syndrome? - Correct answer-Muscle or tissue
damage or loss, amputation, infection, nerve damage, and kidney failure.
Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Correct answer-Exact cause is unknown, thought
to be caused by genetic vulnerability and environmental triggers.
Cause of contact dermatitis? - Correct answer-Direct exposure to an irritant or
allergen-producing substance.
Identify Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis. - Correct answer-Kyphosis - Hump at top
of the back (hunchback)
Lordosis - Con-caved lumbar spine (swayback)
Scoliosis - Lateral deviation of the spine
What is osteoporosis? - Correct answer-Progressive loss of bone calcium that
leaves the bones brittle.
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and Answers
Physiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings? - Correct answer-
HR, BP, and respirations increase, pupils dilate, cortisol is released.
What is homeostasis? - Correct answer-Equilibrium and balance within the body.
Function of ribosomes? - Correct answer-Protein synthesis on the RER, form
polysomes.
Difference between a sign and symptom? - Correct answer-Sign = Objective
Symptom = Subjective
What electrolytes are found more in intracellular space? Extracellular space? -
Correct answer-ICF = Potassium and Phosphate
ECF = Sodium and Chloride
Possible lethal effect of Hyponatremia? - Correct answer-Rapid brain swelling
leading to seizures, coma or death.
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,What is an electrolyte pool? - Correct answer-Electrolytes shift between ECF and
pools in response to need/excess.
Cause of edema regarding protein? - Correct answer-Low protein levels allow salt
and water to leave the blood vessels and leak into the tissues.
What is anaphylaxis? What are the S/S? - Correct answer-Severe, life-threatening
allergic reaction.
S/S - Skin reactions, swollen tongue or throat, airway constriction causing
wheezing and rapid pulse, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, low BP, dizziness, nausea,
and itching.
What is passive immunity? - Correct answer-IgG - short term immunity as the
result of introduction to antibodies from another person or animal such as with
breast milk. Also, can cross placenta to protect fetus from infection.
What are characteristics of metastatic cells? - Correct answer-Grow and reproduce
rapidly, poorly differentiated and irregular in shape, and have abnormal
membranes, cytoskeletal proteins and morphology.
What is sepsis? Goal of treatment? - Correct answer-The body's extreme response
to an infection where chemicals are released into the bloodstream to fight them
infection, triggering inflammation of the blood throughout the body.
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, Goal of treatment is to use IV antibiotics and fluids to treat originating infection,
use supportive measures to correct vitals abnormalities, and maintain organ system
function.
Best way to prevent spread of diseases? - Correct answer-Proper hand washing.
Complication of compartment syndrome? - Correct answer-Muscle or tissue
damage or loss, amputation, infection, nerve damage, and kidney failure.
Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Correct answer-Exact cause is unknown, thought
to be caused by genetic vulnerability and environmental triggers.
Cause of contact dermatitis? - Correct answer-Direct exposure to an irritant or
allergen-producing substance.
Identify Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis. - Correct answer-Kyphosis - Hump at top
of the back (hunchback)
Lordosis - Con-caved lumbar spine (swayback)
Scoliosis - Lateral deviation of the spine
What is osteoporosis? - Correct answer-Progressive loss of bone calcium that
leaves the bones brittle.
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