BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Pathophysiology
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BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 1
1. True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A benign neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a
rapid rate of growth.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Benign neoplasms are characterized by their localized growth and inability to
invade adjacent tissues or metastasize. Conversely, malignant neoplasms
gain the capacity to invade, destroy tissues, and often exhibit rapid and
uncontrolled growth.
,---
2. You are talking to your patient who has been recently diagnosed
with Osteoporosis. They mention that they joined a Silver Sneakers
program at their local gym because they read that weight-bearing
exercise promotes bone density. What word of caution would you
give to them as they participate in this program?
Correct Answer: Weight-bearing exercises are beneficial for bone density;
however, patients with osteoporosis must choose safe activities that
minimize their risk of falls, as they are already at elevated risk for fracture.
Supervised, low-impact weight-bearing activities are recommended.
---
3. You are working in the Emergency Department, and a 17-year-old
male who is 6'2" is brought in via ambulance with complaints of
chest pain on the left side and difficulty breathing. His parents
report that he was playing basketball in their driveway and
suddenly collapsed with complaints of the above symptoms. You
order a CT scan of his chest and determine that he has experienced
a large, spontaneous pneumothorax in his left lung. Describe the
treatment required for this condition.
Correct Answer: Large pneumothoraces typically require the evacuation of
air from the pleural space, most commonly achieved via needle aspiration or
insertion of a chest tube (closed chest drainage system) with or without
suction until the lung re-expands.
Verified Explanation:
The primary objective is to allow re-expansion of the affected lung and
prevent recurrence. Observation may suffice for small pneumothoraces, but
,large or symptomatic cases demand intervention to avert hypoxia or further
cardiovascular compromise.
---
4. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Humoral immunity is a form of innate immunity.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Humoral immunity refers to the adaptive immune response mediated by B
lymphocytes and antibodies. Innate immunity describes non-specific,
immediate defense mechanisms, while humoral (and cellular) immunity are
components of the slower, antigen-specific adaptive immune system.
5. Taking your child to the pediatrician for their annual well check-
up and keeping up with the recommended vaccination schedule
would be an example of:
Correct Answer: Primary prevention
Verified Explanation:
Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease before it occurs,
typically through measures such as immunization, health education, and
regular screenings. Bringing a child for well visits and adhering to vaccination
schedules are prototypical examples, as these actions avert disease
occurrence rather than managing established illness (secondary prevention)
or minimizing disease-related complications (tertiary prevention).
, ---
6. Fill in the blank:
___________ propel chyme along the small intestine toward the large intestine
in one direction.
Correct Answer: Peristaltic movements
Verified Explanation:
Peristaltic movements refer to coordinated, rhythmic contractions of the
smooth muscle in the intestinal wall that propel the contents (chyme)
unidirectionally from the small intestine towards the large intestine. This
mechanism is essential for normal gastrointestinal function and nutrient
absorption.
---
7. You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Fred, a 76-
year-old male. His hemoglobin levels are 15.5 g/dL. Would this be
considered a normal or abnormal value?
Correct Answer: Normal
Verified Explanation:
For adult males, the standard hemoglobin reference range is approximately
13.5–17.5 g/dL. A level of 15.5 g/dL falls well within this range, indicating no
evidence of anemia or polycythemia.
---
8. Which of the following is an active form of Vitamin D?
- 25-hydroxycholecalciferol
- Erythropoietin
FINAL EXAM
(2 Version Exam)
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
Portage Learning, Geneva College
Inside you will get:
2 Updated Final Exam
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanations
Table of Contents
BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 1.........................................................................................1
BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 2.......................................................................................26
BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 1
1. True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A benign neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a
rapid rate of growth.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Benign neoplasms are characterized by their localized growth and inability to
invade adjacent tissues or metastasize. Conversely, malignant neoplasms
gain the capacity to invade, destroy tissues, and often exhibit rapid and
uncontrolled growth.
,---
2. You are talking to your patient who has been recently diagnosed
with Osteoporosis. They mention that they joined a Silver Sneakers
program at their local gym because they read that weight-bearing
exercise promotes bone density. What word of caution would you
give to them as they participate in this program?
Correct Answer: Weight-bearing exercises are beneficial for bone density;
however, patients with osteoporosis must choose safe activities that
minimize their risk of falls, as they are already at elevated risk for fracture.
Supervised, low-impact weight-bearing activities are recommended.
---
3. You are working in the Emergency Department, and a 17-year-old
male who is 6'2" is brought in via ambulance with complaints of
chest pain on the left side and difficulty breathing. His parents
report that he was playing basketball in their driveway and
suddenly collapsed with complaints of the above symptoms. You
order a CT scan of his chest and determine that he has experienced
a large, spontaneous pneumothorax in his left lung. Describe the
treatment required for this condition.
Correct Answer: Large pneumothoraces typically require the evacuation of
air from the pleural space, most commonly achieved via needle aspiration or
insertion of a chest tube (closed chest drainage system) with or without
suction until the lung re-expands.
Verified Explanation:
The primary objective is to allow re-expansion of the affected lung and
prevent recurrence. Observation may suffice for small pneumothoraces, but
,large or symptomatic cases demand intervention to avert hypoxia or further
cardiovascular compromise.
---
4. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Humoral immunity is a form of innate immunity.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Humoral immunity refers to the adaptive immune response mediated by B
lymphocytes and antibodies. Innate immunity describes non-specific,
immediate defense mechanisms, while humoral (and cellular) immunity are
components of the slower, antigen-specific adaptive immune system.
5. Taking your child to the pediatrician for their annual well check-
up and keeping up with the recommended vaccination schedule
would be an example of:
Correct Answer: Primary prevention
Verified Explanation:
Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease before it occurs,
typically through measures such as immunization, health education, and
regular screenings. Bringing a child for well visits and adhering to vaccination
schedules are prototypical examples, as these actions avert disease
occurrence rather than managing established illness (secondary prevention)
or minimizing disease-related complications (tertiary prevention).
, ---
6. Fill in the blank:
___________ propel chyme along the small intestine toward the large intestine
in one direction.
Correct Answer: Peristaltic movements
Verified Explanation:
Peristaltic movements refer to coordinated, rhythmic contractions of the
smooth muscle in the intestinal wall that propel the contents (chyme)
unidirectionally from the small intestine towards the large intestine. This
mechanism is essential for normal gastrointestinal function and nutrient
absorption.
---
7. You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Fred, a 76-
year-old male. His hemoglobin levels are 15.5 g/dL. Would this be
considered a normal or abnormal value?
Correct Answer: Normal
Verified Explanation:
For adult males, the standard hemoglobin reference range is approximately
13.5–17.5 g/dL. A level of 15.5 g/dL falls well within this range, indicating no
evidence of anemia or polycythemia.
---
8. Which of the following is an active form of Vitamin D?
- 25-hydroxycholecalciferol
- Erythropoietin
