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NURS 6202 Advanced Pathophysiology
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University, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
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TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
128 Questions 10 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 128 verified questions with correct answers focused on advanced pathophysiology
concepts. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of critical medical conditions and their
management, making it suitable for study, review, and certification preparation in the field of nursing and
healthcare.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Examines various types of anemia, their causes,
Anemia and Related Disorders manifestations, and management strategies. 13 Qs 10.2%
Focuses on the pathophysiology, triggers, and management
Sickle Cell Disease of sickle cell disease. 13 Qs 10.2%
Covers the causes, clinical implications, and management of
Thrombocytopenia low platelet counts. 13 Qs 10.2%
Leukemia Clinical
Manifestations Explores the types, symptoms, and implications of leukemia. 13 Qs 10.2%
Discusses the characteristics of cancer, treatment modalities,
Cancer Overview and Treatment and preventative measures. 13 Qs 10.2%
Oncological Obstructive Examines emergencies related to obstruction in cancer,
Emergencies including superior vena cava syndrome. 13 Qs 10.2%
Metabolic and Infiltrative Addresses metabolic and infiltrative complications associated
Emergencies with cancer. 13 Qs 10.2%
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Immunological Responses and Explores treatments like immunotherapy and the immune
Treatments response in cancer patients. 13 Qs 10.2%
Organ Donation and Covers the processes and considerations related to organ
Transplantation donation and transplant. 12 Qs 9.4%
Focuses on conditions affecting the brain, including traumatic
Neurological Emergencies injuries and strokes. 12 Qs 9.4%
Total Exam Coverage 10 Integrated Topic Modules 128 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: ANEMIA AND RELATED DISORDERS
13 Questions • 10.2% of Exam • Examines various types of anemia, their causes, manifestations, and management strategies.
QUESTION 1
Anemia
Correct Answer: A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total
volume. (Hgb and HCT) can be blood loss, destruction (hemolysis, sickle cell disease, some meds, blood
mismatch, trauma) ,or decreased production of RBCs (iron deficiency, kidney disease)
QUESTION 2
Normocytic normochromic anemia
Correct Answer: Characterized by red cells that are relatively normal in size and hemoglobin content but
insufficient in number
- caused by acute blood loss, CKD, hemolysis, sickle cell MCH is size (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) MCV is
color (mean corpuscular volume)
QUESTION 3
Macrocytic normochromic anemia
Correct Answer: Large cells (megaloblastic), normal color
- usually folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, liver disease
- pernicious anemia
- MCH and MCV high.
QUESTION 4
Anemia manifestations
Correct Answer: Weakness, fatigue, pallor, syncope, dyspnea, tachycardia and murmurs from low blood
viscosity, integumentary
changes- pruritus pallor and jaundice.
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QUESTION 5
Decreased erythrocyte production
Correct Answer: Iron deficiency (tired and pale, ischemia) megaloblastic (b12 deficiency, folic acid def.) -
neuropathy, tingling around mouth/hands/face/LE's, early graying of the hair w folic acid def.
QUESTION 6
Iron deficiency
Correct Answer: Decreased Hbg and Hct, MCV low, iron low normal b12 and folate treat underlying cause-
lots of GI bleeds iron replacement- good nutrition, blood transfusion of packed RBCs, meds iron
supplements- best absorbed before meals on empty stomach, liquid iron stains teeth so use straw and dilute,
take w vitamin c, can cause constipation, heartburn or diarrhea parental iron- IV or IM- im may stain skin,
indicated for malabsorption or oral intolerance, higher dose, poor pt compliance w oral.
QUESTION 7
Folic acid deficiency
Correct Answer: Macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia; no neurologic Sx (as opposed to vitamin B12
deficiency). Most common vitamin deficiency in the USA. Seen in alcoholism and pregnancy. commonly
caused by dietary deficiency and malabsorption, drugs, increased requirement, alcohol abuse, anorexia,
hemodialysis loss treat w folic acid supplement and diet rich in folic acid.
QUESTION 8
Thrombocytopenia
Correct Answer: Low platelet count <150,000, abnormal hemostasis, prolonged or spontaneous bleeding,
primarily an acquired disorder mucosal bleeding or cutaneous bleeding, petichae, prolonged bleeding w
routine procedures when less than 50,000 hemorrhage risk when less than 20,000.
QUESTION 9
Thrombocytopenia nursing management
Correct Answer: Treat bleeding and evaluate and avoid anything that causes bleeding, like sq/im injections
avoided, monitor labsplatelets/pt/aptt time/coag studies,hbg/hct teach self care to reduce bleeding risk,
prompt treatment for s/s of bleeding, awareness of cancer drugs causing this, heparin, and otc meds.
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NURS 6202 Advanced Pathophysiology
Final Exam Questions & Answers, Capella
University, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
128 Questions 10 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 128 verified questions with correct answers focused on advanced pathophysiology
concepts. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of critical medical conditions and their
management, making it suitable for study, review, and certification preparation in the field of nursing and
healthcare.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Examines various types of anemia, their causes,
Anemia and Related Disorders manifestations, and management strategies. 13 Qs 10.2%
Focuses on the pathophysiology, triggers, and management
Sickle Cell Disease of sickle cell disease. 13 Qs 10.2%
Covers the causes, clinical implications, and management of
Thrombocytopenia low platelet counts. 13 Qs 10.2%
Leukemia Clinical
Manifestations Explores the types, symptoms, and implications of leukemia. 13 Qs 10.2%
Discusses the characteristics of cancer, treatment modalities,
Cancer Overview and Treatment and preventative measures. 13 Qs 10.2%
Oncological Obstructive Examines emergencies related to obstruction in cancer,
Emergencies including superior vena cava syndrome. 13 Qs 10.2%
Metabolic and Infiltrative Addresses metabolic and infiltrative complications associated
Emergencies with cancer. 13 Qs 10.2%
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Immunological Responses and Explores treatments like immunotherapy and the immune
Treatments response in cancer patients. 13 Qs 10.2%
Organ Donation and Covers the processes and considerations related to organ
Transplantation donation and transplant. 12 Qs 9.4%
Focuses on conditions affecting the brain, including traumatic
Neurological Emergencies injuries and strokes. 12 Qs 9.4%
Total Exam Coverage 10 Integrated Topic Modules 128 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: ANEMIA AND RELATED DISORDERS
13 Questions • 10.2% of Exam • Examines various types of anemia, their causes, manifestations, and management strategies.
QUESTION 1
Anemia
Correct Answer: A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total
volume. (Hgb and HCT) can be blood loss, destruction (hemolysis, sickle cell disease, some meds, blood
mismatch, trauma) ,or decreased production of RBCs (iron deficiency, kidney disease)
QUESTION 2
Normocytic normochromic anemia
Correct Answer: Characterized by red cells that are relatively normal in size and hemoglobin content but
insufficient in number
- caused by acute blood loss, CKD, hemolysis, sickle cell MCH is size (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) MCV is
color (mean corpuscular volume)
QUESTION 3
Macrocytic normochromic anemia
Correct Answer: Large cells (megaloblastic), normal color
- usually folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, liver disease
- pernicious anemia
- MCH and MCV high.
QUESTION 4
Anemia manifestations
Correct Answer: Weakness, fatigue, pallor, syncope, dyspnea, tachycardia and murmurs from low blood
viscosity, integumentary
changes- pruritus pallor and jaundice.
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QUESTION 5
Decreased erythrocyte production
Correct Answer: Iron deficiency (tired and pale, ischemia) megaloblastic (b12 deficiency, folic acid def.) -
neuropathy, tingling around mouth/hands/face/LE's, early graying of the hair w folic acid def.
QUESTION 6
Iron deficiency
Correct Answer: Decreased Hbg and Hct, MCV low, iron low normal b12 and folate treat underlying cause-
lots of GI bleeds iron replacement- good nutrition, blood transfusion of packed RBCs, meds iron
supplements- best absorbed before meals on empty stomach, liquid iron stains teeth so use straw and dilute,
take w vitamin c, can cause constipation, heartburn or diarrhea parental iron- IV or IM- im may stain skin,
indicated for malabsorption or oral intolerance, higher dose, poor pt compliance w oral.
QUESTION 7
Folic acid deficiency
Correct Answer: Macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia; no neurologic Sx (as opposed to vitamin B12
deficiency). Most common vitamin deficiency in the USA. Seen in alcoholism and pregnancy. commonly
caused by dietary deficiency and malabsorption, drugs, increased requirement, alcohol abuse, anorexia,
hemodialysis loss treat w folic acid supplement and diet rich in folic acid.
QUESTION 8
Thrombocytopenia
Correct Answer: Low platelet count <150,000, abnormal hemostasis, prolonged or spontaneous bleeding,
primarily an acquired disorder mucosal bleeding or cutaneous bleeding, petichae, prolonged bleeding w
routine procedures when less than 50,000 hemorrhage risk when less than 20,000.
QUESTION 9
Thrombocytopenia nursing management
Correct Answer: Treat bleeding and evaluate and avoid anything that causes bleeding, like sq/im injections
avoided, monitor labsplatelets/pt/aptt time/coag studies,hbg/hct teach self care to reduce bleeding risk,
prompt treatment for s/s of bleeding, awareness of cancer drugs causing this, heparin, and otc meds.
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