NSU Nursing Pathophysiology Exam 1 Clicker Questions 2026 |
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. A patient presented 2 days ago with severe burns and currently has a
temperature of 38.2°C and a BP of 130/88. The nurse's main concern is:
The patient has a perfusion problem
The patient has a fever
The patient is at risk for dehydration
The patient may be developing an infection
2. The Na+/K+ pump fails in hypoxia because
it requires ATP to function and ATP production is decreased in
hypoxia
the developing alkalosis in the cell causes a shutdown of the pump
it requires Ca++ to function and Ca++ is sequestered within the
mitochondria
the developing acidosis outside the cell causes a shift in Na+ and K+
3. What is the effect of oxidative stress on DNA?
It repairs DNA.
It can cause changes and damages to DNA.
It has no effect on DNA.
It only affects RNA.
,4. A patient has had uncontrolled chronic heartburn, and an esophageal biopsy
reveals the epithelium seen in image 2. Based on the patient's history and
biopsy findings, the pathologist would probably diagnose ___ _.
Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus
Metastatic stomach adenocarcinoma
Barrett's esophagus
Benign, normal epithelium
5. Which body areas are commonly monitored for pressure ulcers in patients
post-orthopedic surgery?
Foot, Hand, and Abdomen
Hip, Neck, and Back
Ankle, Sacrum, and Shoulder
Knee, Elbow, and Wrist
6. In a patient with chronic ischemic heart disease, which type of calcification
might you expect to observe in the affected myocardial tissue?
Osteogenic calcification
, Dystrophic calcification
Normal calcification
Metastatic calcification
7. What hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels
during stress?
Cortisol
Angiotensin II
Epinephrine
ADH
8. A deficiency of red blood cells that is a common side effect of cancer
therapy is :
Metastasis
Anorexia
Alopecia
Anemia
9. Although the stress response can be adaptive in the short term, research
suggests that __.
stress can correlate with but not contribute to CVD or precipitate
heart attacks
stress can contribute to developing CVD does not precipitate heart
attacks
stress can precipitate heart attacks and also can contribute to
developing CVD
, stress can precipitate heart attacks but does not contribute to
developing CVD
10. What is a common prevention method for pressure ulcers in immobile
patients?
Regular repositioning
Increased fluid intake
High-protein diet
Daily exercise routines
11. What are the four main types of melanoma recognized in dermatology?
Acral lentiginous, nodular, basal cell, squamous cell
Superficial spreading, basal cell, squamous cell, lentigo maligna
Superficial spreading, nodular, lentigo maligna, acral lentiginous
Basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma, Merkel cell
12. In a patient with malnutrition who is recovering from surgery, what specific
aspect of their recovery might be most adversely affected?
Cardiovascular stability
Cognitive function
Wound healing
Muscle strength
13. What is one major consequence of malnutrition on the body's physiological
functions?
Improved energy levels
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. A patient presented 2 days ago with severe burns and currently has a
temperature of 38.2°C and a BP of 130/88. The nurse's main concern is:
The patient has a perfusion problem
The patient has a fever
The patient is at risk for dehydration
The patient may be developing an infection
2. The Na+/K+ pump fails in hypoxia because
it requires ATP to function and ATP production is decreased in
hypoxia
the developing alkalosis in the cell causes a shutdown of the pump
it requires Ca++ to function and Ca++ is sequestered within the
mitochondria
the developing acidosis outside the cell causes a shift in Na+ and K+
3. What is the effect of oxidative stress on DNA?
It repairs DNA.
It can cause changes and damages to DNA.
It has no effect on DNA.
It only affects RNA.
,4. A patient has had uncontrolled chronic heartburn, and an esophageal biopsy
reveals the epithelium seen in image 2. Based on the patient's history and
biopsy findings, the pathologist would probably diagnose ___ _.
Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus
Metastatic stomach adenocarcinoma
Barrett's esophagus
Benign, normal epithelium
5. Which body areas are commonly monitored for pressure ulcers in patients
post-orthopedic surgery?
Foot, Hand, and Abdomen
Hip, Neck, and Back
Ankle, Sacrum, and Shoulder
Knee, Elbow, and Wrist
6. In a patient with chronic ischemic heart disease, which type of calcification
might you expect to observe in the affected myocardial tissue?
Osteogenic calcification
, Dystrophic calcification
Normal calcification
Metastatic calcification
7. What hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels
during stress?
Cortisol
Angiotensin II
Epinephrine
ADH
8. A deficiency of red blood cells that is a common side effect of cancer
therapy is :
Metastasis
Anorexia
Alopecia
Anemia
9. Although the stress response can be adaptive in the short term, research
suggests that __.
stress can correlate with but not contribute to CVD or precipitate
heart attacks
stress can contribute to developing CVD does not precipitate heart
attacks
stress can precipitate heart attacks and also can contribute to
developing CVD
, stress can precipitate heart attacks but does not contribute to
developing CVD
10. What is a common prevention method for pressure ulcers in immobile
patients?
Regular repositioning
Increased fluid intake
High-protein diet
Daily exercise routines
11. What are the four main types of melanoma recognized in dermatology?
Acral lentiginous, nodular, basal cell, squamous cell
Superficial spreading, basal cell, squamous cell, lentigo maligna
Superficial spreading, nodular, lentigo maligna, acral lentiginous
Basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma, Merkel cell
12. In a patient with malnutrition who is recovering from surgery, what specific
aspect of their recovery might be most adversely affected?
Cardiovascular stability
Cognitive function
Wound healing
Muscle strength
13. What is one major consequence of malnutrition on the body's physiological
functions?
Improved energy levels
