NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology
UTA — Exam 1 Prep (10 High-Yield
Questions, 2026-2027) | Practice Quiz
1 - Which cellular event is the most immediate
consequence of severe ATP depletion during hypoxic
injury?
• Increased mitochondrial biogenesis
• Failure of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump leading to
cellular swelling
• Activation of adaptive gene transcription
• Enhanced protein synthesis
Answer: Failure of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump leading to
cellular swelling
2 - Which of the following are classically considered
cardinal signs of acute inflammation?
• Rubor (redness)
• Calor (warmth)
• Tumor (swelling)
• Dolor (pain)
• Hyperplasia of local tissue
• Loss of function (functio laesa)
Answer: Rubor (redness), Calor (warmth), Tumor (swelling),
Dolor (pain), Loss of function (functio laesa)
UTA — Exam 1 Prep (10 High-Yield
Questions, 2026-2027) | Practice Quiz
1 - Which cellular event is the most immediate
consequence of severe ATP depletion during hypoxic
injury?
• Increased mitochondrial biogenesis
• Failure of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump leading to
cellular swelling
• Activation of adaptive gene transcription
• Enhanced protein synthesis
Answer: Failure of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump leading to
cellular swelling
2 - Which of the following are classically considered
cardinal signs of acute inflammation?
• Rubor (redness)
• Calor (warmth)
• Tumor (swelling)
• Dolor (pain)
• Hyperplasia of local tissue
• Loss of function (functio laesa)
Answer: Rubor (redness), Calor (warmth), Tumor (swelling),
Dolor (pain), Loss of function (functio laesa)
