NUR 3125
Pathophysiologic Basis of Nursing
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following conditions is
characterized by a decrease in bone density?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Osteoarthritis
C) Rheumatoid Arthritis
D) Paget's Disease
Correct Answer: A) Osteoporosis
Rationale: Osteoporosis is a condition where decreased bone
density leads to an increased risk of fractures.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the term used to describe
abnormally high blood pressure.
Correct Answer: Hypertension
Rationale: Hypertension refers to the condition where the blood
pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
3. True/False: Insulin resistance is a primary component of Type 1
diabetes.
Correct Answer: False
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, Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability
to produce insulin, whereas insulin resistance is a hallmark of Type
2 diabetes.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are common signs of inflammation?
A) Redness
B) Heat
C) Swelling
D) High blood pressure
Correct Answers: A) Redness, B) Heat, C) Swelling
Rationale: Redness, heat, and swelling are classic signs of
inflammation, while high blood pressure is not directly related to
local inflammatory response.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary pathophysiological
process of asthma?
A) Alveolar collapse
B) Bronchial obstruction
C) Pleural effusion
D) Pulmonary fibrosis
Correct Answer: B) Bronchial obstruction
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Pathophysiologic Basis of Nursing
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following conditions is
characterized by a decrease in bone density?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Osteoarthritis
C) Rheumatoid Arthritis
D) Paget's Disease
Correct Answer: A) Osteoporosis
Rationale: Osteoporosis is a condition where decreased bone
density leads to an increased risk of fractures.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the term used to describe
abnormally high blood pressure.
Correct Answer: Hypertension
Rationale: Hypertension refers to the condition where the blood
pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
3. True/False: Insulin resistance is a primary component of Type 1
diabetes.
Correct Answer: False
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, Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability
to produce insulin, whereas insulin resistance is a hallmark of Type
2 diabetes.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are common signs of inflammation?
A) Redness
B) Heat
C) Swelling
D) High blood pressure
Correct Answers: A) Redness, B) Heat, C) Swelling
Rationale: Redness, heat, and swelling are classic signs of
inflammation, while high blood pressure is not directly related to
local inflammatory response.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary pathophysiological
process of asthma?
A) Alveolar collapse
B) Bronchial obstruction
C) Pleural effusion
D) Pulmonary fibrosis
Correct Answer: B) Bronchial obstruction
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