, APPLIED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE • TEST BANK
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK
Applied Pathophysiology
for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Second Edition • Lucie Dlugasch and Lachel Story
420 original questions across 14 chapters
, APPLIED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE • TEST BANK
Contents
1. Chapter 1. Cellular Function
2. Chapter 2. Immunity
3. Chapter 3. Hematopoietic Function
4. Chapter 4. Cardiovascular Function
5. Chapter 5. Pulmonary Function
6. Chapter 6. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Homeostasis
7. Chapter 7. Urinary Function
8. Chapter 8. Reproductive Function
9. Chapter 9. Gastrointestinal Function
10. Chapter 10. Endocrine Function
11. Chapter 11. Neural Function
12. Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal Function
13. Chapter 13. Integumentary Function
14. Chapter 14. Sensory Function
, APPLIED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE • TEST BANK
Chapter 1: Cellular Function
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Which description correctly links cellular adaptation to altered physiologic function?
A. It is primarily caused by an isolated failure of hyperplasia.
B. It is defined by metaplasia, regardless of the clinical context.
C. Hypertrophy increases cell size in response to greater workload; hyperplasia
increases cell number.
D. It reflects apoptosis rather than a disease-related process.
Correct answer: C. Hypertrophy increases cell size in response to greater workload;
hyperplasia increases cell number.
Rationale: The myocardium enlarges because individual cardiomyocytes increase in
size; mature cardiac muscle has limited capacity for hyperplasia.
2. Which conclusion should an advanced practice nurse draw when applying this
principle: Hypertrophy increases cell size in response to greater workload; hyperplasia
increases cell number?
A. Necrosis: Membrane disruption in necrosis releases enzymes and damage-
associated signals that provoke inflammation.
B. Hypertrophy increases cell size in response to greater workload; hyperplasia
increases cell number
C. Reactive oxygen species can damage lipids, proteins, and DNA.
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