NURS 3366 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2026 | High-
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1. What is the primary characteristic of Alzheimer's disease related to its
pathophysiology?
Increased insulin resistance
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
Excessive fluid retention
Neurodegeneration and the presence of amyloid plaques
2. Receiving the vaccine for the COVID-19 virus provides:
Artificially Acquired Passive Immunity.
Artificial Acquired Active Immunity.
Naturally Acquired Passive Immunity.
Natural Acquired Immunity.
3. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with a respiratory infection, which
portal of entry is most likely responsible for the infection?
Skin
Respiratory tract
Mucous membranes
Digestive tract
4. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with severe hypotension and
altered mental status, what would you expect to happen to their cerebral
perfusion pressure (CPP) and intracranial pressure (ICP)?
, CPP would increase and ICP would decrease.
CPP would remain unchanged while ICP increases.
CPP would decrease and ICP would likely increase.
CPP would increase and ICP would remain stable.
5. What describes the clinical picture of tetany, muscle spasm due to decreased
serum calcium?
hypothyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
hyperthryroidism
6. What are the three main portals of entry for infections?
Digestive tract, urinary tract, and circulatory system
Mucous membranes, skin, and respiratory tract
Skin, respiratory tract, and digestive tract
Mucous membranes, circulatory system, and urinary tract
7. Describe how von Willebrand's disease affects a patient's ability to heal from
injuries.
Von Willebrand's disease primarily affects kidney function, not blood
clotting.
Von Willebrand's disease leads to impaired blood clotting, making it
difficult for the body to stop bleeding from injuries.
Von Willebrand's disease has no effect on healing from injuries.
, Von Willebrand's disease causes excessive blood clotting, leading to
increased risk of heart attacks.
8. What are the two primary tests used to confirm an HIV positive diagnosis?
CD4 count and Viral load
ELISA and Western blot tests
PCR and Rapid test
Antibody test and Antigen test
9. Describe the relationship between left-sided heart failure and pulmonary
edema.
Left-sided heart failure can lead to pulmonary edema due to
increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation.
Pulmonary edema is unrelated to heart failure and occurs due to lung
infections.
Left-sided heart failure causes decreased blood flow to the lungs,
preventing edema.
Left-sided heart failure improves lung function, reducing the risk of
pulmonary edema.
10. What is a common medical reason for the surgical removal of undescended
testes in males?
To reduce the risk of urinary tract infections.
To enhance physical appearance.
To prevent complications such as infertility or testicular cancer.
To improve testosterone production.
, 11. What is the most common type of acute kidney injury associated with heart
failure?
Intrinsic AKI
Postrenal AKI
Chronic kidney disease
Prerenal AKI
12. A patient with left-sided heart failure presents with shortness of breath and
crackles upon auscultation. What is the most appropriate next step in
management?
Increase diuretic dosage
Initiate antibiotic therapy
Assess for pulmonary edema
Schedule a follow-up echocardiogram
13. A 7 year old girl recently got her Covid19 vaccination and two weeks after
her second dose she has high antibodies in her plasma. What type of
immunity is this
Artificial Active Acquired
Natural Passive Acquired
Natural Active Acquired
14. The first stage of syphilis is presentation of a painless, ulcerating sore known
as a:
Cold sore
Chancre
Yield Review | Graded A+
1. What is the primary characteristic of Alzheimer's disease related to its
pathophysiology?
Increased insulin resistance
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
Excessive fluid retention
Neurodegeneration and the presence of amyloid plaques
2. Receiving the vaccine for the COVID-19 virus provides:
Artificially Acquired Passive Immunity.
Artificial Acquired Active Immunity.
Naturally Acquired Passive Immunity.
Natural Acquired Immunity.
3. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with a respiratory infection, which
portal of entry is most likely responsible for the infection?
Skin
Respiratory tract
Mucous membranes
Digestive tract
4. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with severe hypotension and
altered mental status, what would you expect to happen to their cerebral
perfusion pressure (CPP) and intracranial pressure (ICP)?
, CPP would increase and ICP would decrease.
CPP would remain unchanged while ICP increases.
CPP would decrease and ICP would likely increase.
CPP would increase and ICP would remain stable.
5. What describes the clinical picture of tetany, muscle spasm due to decreased
serum calcium?
hypothyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
hyperthryroidism
6. What are the three main portals of entry for infections?
Digestive tract, urinary tract, and circulatory system
Mucous membranes, skin, and respiratory tract
Skin, respiratory tract, and digestive tract
Mucous membranes, circulatory system, and urinary tract
7. Describe how von Willebrand's disease affects a patient's ability to heal from
injuries.
Von Willebrand's disease primarily affects kidney function, not blood
clotting.
Von Willebrand's disease leads to impaired blood clotting, making it
difficult for the body to stop bleeding from injuries.
Von Willebrand's disease has no effect on healing from injuries.
, Von Willebrand's disease causes excessive blood clotting, leading to
increased risk of heart attacks.
8. What are the two primary tests used to confirm an HIV positive diagnosis?
CD4 count and Viral load
ELISA and Western blot tests
PCR and Rapid test
Antibody test and Antigen test
9. Describe the relationship between left-sided heart failure and pulmonary
edema.
Left-sided heart failure can lead to pulmonary edema due to
increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation.
Pulmonary edema is unrelated to heart failure and occurs due to lung
infections.
Left-sided heart failure causes decreased blood flow to the lungs,
preventing edema.
Left-sided heart failure improves lung function, reducing the risk of
pulmonary edema.
10. What is a common medical reason for the surgical removal of undescended
testes in males?
To reduce the risk of urinary tract infections.
To enhance physical appearance.
To prevent complications such as infertility or testicular cancer.
To improve testosterone production.
, 11. What is the most common type of acute kidney injury associated with heart
failure?
Intrinsic AKI
Postrenal AKI
Chronic kidney disease
Prerenal AKI
12. A patient with left-sided heart failure presents with shortness of breath and
crackles upon auscultation. What is the most appropriate next step in
management?
Increase diuretic dosage
Initiate antibiotic therapy
Assess for pulmonary edema
Schedule a follow-up echocardiogram
13. A 7 year old girl recently got her Covid19 vaccination and two weeks after
her second dose she has high antibodies in her plasma. What type of
immunity is this
Artificial Active Acquired
Natural Passive Acquired
Natural Active Acquired
14. The first stage of syphilis is presentation of a painless, ulcerating sore known
as a:
Cold sore
Chancre
