NSG 120 Pathophysiology Final Exam
Questions and Correct Answers| 2026
Updated
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49, PC02 45 and
HCO3 30. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the client
coccyx that does not blanch but has no broken skin the nurse correctly documents
this as which of the following?
Decubitus pressure ulcer
Which of the following describes:
carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase lowering pH and stimulating the
respiratory center resulting in increased rate and depth of respirations and
hyperventilation?
Hypercapnia
,Which of the following would be considered an autoimmune disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pernicious anemia
AIDs
The nurse is caring for a client with longstanding Type 2 diabetes which of the
following is a potential long-term complication of the disease?
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply
· Feeling of pressure in chest
· Nausea
· Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure?
· Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
, The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to explain
what the diagnosis means. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the
body
A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the emergency
room with difficulty breathing. The physical examination reveals bluish skin
nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term correctly describes this condition?
Cyanosis
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The client uses
accessory muscles during breathing. The primary health care provider provides
bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of inhalers. The nurse should
recognize that a client is most likely experiencing which of the following?
Asthma
The nurse is reading a client's history and notes that the client has a history of
leukopenia the nurse interprets this to mean that the client has which of the
following?
Decreased leukocytes
Questions and Correct Answers| 2026
Updated
The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG's of pH of 7.49, PC02 45 and
HCO3 30. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is performing a skin assessment and notes a red area on the client
coccyx that does not blanch but has no broken skin the nurse correctly documents
this as which of the following?
Decubitus pressure ulcer
Which of the following describes:
carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase lowering pH and stimulating the
respiratory center resulting in increased rate and depth of respirations and
hyperventilation?
Hypercapnia
,Which of the following would be considered an autoimmune disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pernicious anemia
AIDs
The nurse is caring for a client with longstanding Type 2 diabetes which of the
following is a potential long-term complication of the disease?
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is the common warnings of a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply
· Feeling of pressure in chest
· Nausea
· Anxiety & Fear
· Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are the cardinal signs of congestive heart failure?
· Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
, The nurse has a client with heart failure the client would like the nurse to explain
what the diagnosis means. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the
body
A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the emergency
room with difficulty breathing. The physical examination reveals bluish skin
nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term correctly describes this condition?
Cyanosis
The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a cough. The client uses
accessory muscles during breathing. The primary health care provider provides
bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of inhalers. The nurse should
recognize that a client is most likely experiencing which of the following?
Asthma
The nurse is reading a client's history and notes that the client has a history of
leukopenia the nurse interprets this to mean that the client has which of the
following?
Decreased leukocytes
