: N212 Pathophysiology Unit 1 Exam – Nursing Pathophysiology Practice Questions with Correct Answers

Purposes of the inflammatory response include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Preparing tissues for repair and
decreasing fever

- Decreasing fever and increasing blood supply



Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) stress response causes which effects on the
body? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An elevated BP, tachycardia and increased blood sugar



The major chemical mediator of stress response are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Epinephrine and cortisol



The inflammatory response requires activation of the immune system by an infection: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-True



Leukotrienes are rel. by basophils, mast cells, macrophages and WBCs. Which effect of leukotrienes >
life threatening - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bronchospasm



During the inflammatory response, histamine can cause low BP due to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Vasodilation



What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs to relieve pain? - CORRECT ANSWERS-They inhibit
prostaglandin synthesis



In the early phase of tissue inflammation _____ aggregate and adhere to vascular collagen to control
bleeding. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Platelets



The process described in the previous question is called "primary hemostasis" - CORRECT ANSWERS-
True



A patient is admitted for dehydration. The nurse understands that which is a serious risk associated with
dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)