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NURS 3366 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
FOR RN/PN VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
SECTION 1 (Questions 1–50)
1. A patient presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue. Lab results reveal
hyperglycemia and low C-peptide levels. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
B. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
C. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH
D. Hyperthyroidism
- ANSWER: A
2. A patient with COPD reports increased shortness of breath and productive cough. Which
pathophysiologic change is most responsible?
A. Chronic airflow limitation due to inflammation and mucus hypersecretion
B. Alveolar collapse from surfactant deficiency
C. Pulmonary embolism causing ventilation-perfusion mismatch
D. Hyperventilation leading to respiratory alkalosis
- ANSWER: A
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3. A patient develops hypotension, bradycardia, and warm, dry skin after spinal cord injury.
What type of shock is most likely?
A. Neurogenic shock
B. Cardiogenic shock
C. Hypovolemic shock
D. Septic shock
- ANSWER: A
4. The nurse is monitoring a patient with heart failure who has gained 5 lbs in 3 days and
presents with jugular venous distension. Which pathophysiologic process explains these
findings?
A. Fluid retention due to increased preload and decreased cardiac output
B. Fluid loss due to renal failure
C. Hypernatremia due to dehydration
D. Pulmonary edema due to alveolar collapse
- ANSWER: A
5. A patient has a sudden onset of left-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which
pathophysiologic mechanism should the nurse suspect?
A. Ischemic stroke caused by thrombosis or embolism
B. Hemorrhagic stroke caused by aneurysm rupture
C. Transient hypotension
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D. Hyperglycemia
- ANSWER: A
6. A patient with chronic kidney disease has hyperkalemia. Which clinical manifestation
should the nurse assess for?
A. Cardiac arrhythmias
B. Muscle cramps due to hypocalcemia
C. Polyuria
D. Bradycardia due to hypovolemia
- ANSWER: A
7. Which laboratory finding is consistent with iron deficiency anemia?
A. Low hemoglobin, low MCV, low ferritin
B. High hemoglobin, high MCV
C. Low hemoglobin, high MCV, high folate
D. Normal hemoglobin, low iron
- ANSWER: A
8. A patient presents with confusion, diaphoresis, and palpitations. Lab results show blood
glucose of 50 mg/dL. Which pathophysiologic process explains these symptoms?
A. Hypoglycemia leading to neuroglycopenic symptoms
B. Hyperglycemia leading to osmotic diuresis
C. Hyponatremia causing confusion
NURS 3366 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
FOR RN/PN VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
SECTION 1 (Questions 1–50)
1. A patient presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue. Lab results reveal
hyperglycemia and low C-peptide levels. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
B. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
C. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH
D. Hyperthyroidism
- ANSWER: A
2. A patient with COPD reports increased shortness of breath and productive cough. Which
pathophysiologic change is most responsible?
A. Chronic airflow limitation due to inflammation and mucus hypersecretion
B. Alveolar collapse from surfactant deficiency
C. Pulmonary embolism causing ventilation-perfusion mismatch
D. Hyperventilation leading to respiratory alkalosis
- ANSWER: A
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3. A patient develops hypotension, bradycardia, and warm, dry skin after spinal cord injury.
What type of shock is most likely?
A. Neurogenic shock
B. Cardiogenic shock
C. Hypovolemic shock
D. Septic shock
- ANSWER: A
4. The nurse is monitoring a patient with heart failure who has gained 5 lbs in 3 days and
presents with jugular venous distension. Which pathophysiologic process explains these
findings?
A. Fluid retention due to increased preload and decreased cardiac output
B. Fluid loss due to renal failure
C. Hypernatremia due to dehydration
D. Pulmonary edema due to alveolar collapse
- ANSWER: A
5. A patient has a sudden onset of left-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which
pathophysiologic mechanism should the nurse suspect?
A. Ischemic stroke caused by thrombosis or embolism
B. Hemorrhagic stroke caused by aneurysm rupture
C. Transient hypotension
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D. Hyperglycemia
- ANSWER: A
6. A patient with chronic kidney disease has hyperkalemia. Which clinical manifestation
should the nurse assess for?
A. Cardiac arrhythmias
B. Muscle cramps due to hypocalcemia
C. Polyuria
D. Bradycardia due to hypovolemia
- ANSWER: A
7. Which laboratory finding is consistent with iron deficiency anemia?
A. Low hemoglobin, low MCV, low ferritin
B. High hemoglobin, high MCV
C. Low hemoglobin, high MCV, high folate
D. Normal hemoglobin, low iron
- ANSWER: A
8. A patient presents with confusion, diaphoresis, and palpitations. Lab results show blood
glucose of 50 mg/dL. Which pathophysiologic process explains these symptoms?
A. Hypoglycemia leading to neuroglycopenic symptoms
B. Hyperglycemia leading to osmotic diuresis
C. Hyponatremia causing confusion
