BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Pathophysiology
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BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 1
1. True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A benign neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of
growth.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Benign neoplasms are characterized by their localized growth and inability to invade
adjacent tissues or metastasize. Conversely, malignant neoplasms gain the capacity to
invade, destroy tissues, and often exhibit rapid and uncontrolled growth.
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2. You are talking to your patient who has been recently diagnosed with
Osteoporosis. They mention that they joined a Silver Sneakers program at their
,local gym because they read that weight-bearing exercise promotes bone density.
What word of caution would you give to them as they participate in this program?
Correct Answer: Weight-bearing exercises are beneficial for bone density; however,
patients with osteoporosis must choose safe activities that minimize their risk of falls, as
they are already at elevated risk for fracture. Supervised, low-impact weight-bearing
activities are recommended.
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3. You are working in the Emergency Department, and a 17-year-old male who is
6'2" is brought in via ambulance with complaints of chest pain on the left side and
difficulty breathing. His parents report that he was playing basketball in their
driveway and suddenly collapsed with complaints of the above symptoms. You
order a CT scan of his chest and determine that he has experienced a large,
spontaneous pneumothorax in his left lung. Describe the treatment required for
this condition.
Correct Answer: Large pneumothoraces typically require the evacuation of air from the
pleural space, most commonly achieved via needle aspiration or insertion of a chest tube
(closed chest drainage system) with or without suction until the lung re-expands.
Verified Explanation:
The primary objective is to allow re-expansion of the affected lung and prevent
recurrence. Observation may suffice for small pneumothoraces, but large or
symptomatic cases demand intervention to avert hypoxia or further cardiovascular
compromise.
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, 4. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Humoral immunity is a form of innate immunity.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Humoral immunity refers to the adaptive immune response mediated by B lymphocytes
and antibodies. Innate immunity describes non-specific, immediate defense
mechanisms, while humoral (and cellular) immunity are components of the slower,
antigen-specific adaptive immune system.
5. Taking your child to the pediatrician for their annual well check-up and keeping
up with the recommended vaccination schedule would be an example of:
Correct Answer: Primary prevention
Verified Explanation:
Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease before it occurs, typically
through measures such as immunization, health education, and regular screenings.
Bringing a child for well visits and adhering to vaccination schedules are prototypical
examples, as these actions avert disease occurrence rather than managing established
illness (secondary prevention) or minimizing disease-related complications (tertiary
prevention).
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6. Fill in the blank:
___________ propel chyme along the small intestine toward the large intestine in one
direction.
FINAL EXAM
(2 Version Exam)
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
Portage Learning, Geneva College
Inside you will get:
➢ 2 Updated Final Exam
➢ True & False Questions
➢ Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
, ➢ Expert-Verified Explanations
Table of Contents
BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 1 ........................... 2
BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 2 ........................ 28
BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Final Exam Version 1
1. True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A benign neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of
growth.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Benign neoplasms are characterized by their localized growth and inability to invade
adjacent tissues or metastasize. Conversely, malignant neoplasms gain the capacity to
invade, destroy tissues, and often exhibit rapid and uncontrolled growth.
---
2. You are talking to your patient who has been recently diagnosed with
Osteoporosis. They mention that they joined a Silver Sneakers program at their
,local gym because they read that weight-bearing exercise promotes bone density.
What word of caution would you give to them as they participate in this program?
Correct Answer: Weight-bearing exercises are beneficial for bone density; however,
patients with osteoporosis must choose safe activities that minimize their risk of falls, as
they are already at elevated risk for fracture. Supervised, low-impact weight-bearing
activities are recommended.
---
3. You are working in the Emergency Department, and a 17-year-old male who is
6'2" is brought in via ambulance with complaints of chest pain on the left side and
difficulty breathing. His parents report that he was playing basketball in their
driveway and suddenly collapsed with complaints of the above symptoms. You
order a CT scan of his chest and determine that he has experienced a large,
spontaneous pneumothorax in his left lung. Describe the treatment required for
this condition.
Correct Answer: Large pneumothoraces typically require the evacuation of air from the
pleural space, most commonly achieved via needle aspiration or insertion of a chest tube
(closed chest drainage system) with or without suction until the lung re-expands.
Verified Explanation:
The primary objective is to allow re-expansion of the affected lung and prevent
recurrence. Observation may suffice for small pneumothoraces, but large or
symptomatic cases demand intervention to avert hypoxia or further cardiovascular
compromise.
---
, 4. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Humoral immunity is a form of innate immunity.
Correct Answer: False
Verified Explanation:
Humoral immunity refers to the adaptive immune response mediated by B lymphocytes
and antibodies. Innate immunity describes non-specific, immediate defense
mechanisms, while humoral (and cellular) immunity are components of the slower,
antigen-specific adaptive immune system.
5. Taking your child to the pediatrician for their annual well check-up and keeping
up with the recommended vaccination schedule would be an example of:
Correct Answer: Primary prevention
Verified Explanation:
Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease before it occurs, typically
through measures such as immunization, health education, and regular screenings.
Bringing a child for well visits and adhering to vaccination schedules are prototypical
examples, as these actions avert disease occurrence rather than managing established
illness (secondary prevention) or minimizing disease-related complications (tertiary
prevention).
---
6. Fill in the blank:
___________ propel chyme along the small intestine toward the large intestine in one
direction.
