NRS-410V
Pathophysiology & Nursing
Management
COMPREHENSIVE MIDTERMS
GUIDE
Q&S
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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) Osteomalacia
Correct Answer: A) Osteoporosis
Rationale: Osteoporosis is defined by low bone mass and
structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone
fragility.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the term used to
describe abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Correct Answer: Preeclampsia
Rationale: Preeclampsia is a condition characterized by
hypertension and often proteinuria, which can lead to
serious, even fatal, complications for both mother and child.
3. True/False: Insulin resistance is a primary component of
Type 1 diabetes.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is characterized by an
autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells, not
by insulin resistance.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are common signs of a myocardial infarction?
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, A) Chest pain
B) Shortness of breath
C) Increased heart rate
D) Nausea
Correct Answers: A) Chest pain, B) Shortness of breath,
D) Nausea
Rationale: These symptoms are indicative of a heart
attack, which requires immediate medical attention.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary function of the
respiratory system?
A) To deliver nutrients to cells
B) To remove waste products from the body
C) To facilitate gas exchange
D) To regulate body temperature
Correct Answer: C) To facilitate gas exchange
Rationale: The respiratory system is responsible for the
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body
and the environment.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The absence of menstrual periods in
women of reproductive age is known as __________.
Correct Answer: Amenorrhea
Rationale: Amenorrhea is the medical term for the
absence of menstrual periods, either as a natural part of a
woman's life cycle or due to hormonal or structural issues.
7. True/False: Chronic kidney disease is reversible with
proper treatment.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive loss of
kidney function over time and is not reversible, but its
progression can be slowed with appropriate management.
©2024/2025
Pathophysiology & Nursing
Management
COMPREHENSIVE MIDTERMS
GUIDE
Q&S
©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) Osteomalacia
Correct Answer: A) Osteoporosis
Rationale: Osteoporosis is defined by low bone mass and
structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone
fragility.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the term used to
describe abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Correct Answer: Preeclampsia
Rationale: Preeclampsia is a condition characterized by
hypertension and often proteinuria, which can lead to
serious, even fatal, complications for both mother and child.
3. True/False: Insulin resistance is a primary component of
Type 1 diabetes.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is characterized by an
autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells, not
by insulin resistance.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are common signs of a myocardial infarction?
©2024/2025
, A) Chest pain
B) Shortness of breath
C) Increased heart rate
D) Nausea
Correct Answers: A) Chest pain, B) Shortness of breath,
D) Nausea
Rationale: These symptoms are indicative of a heart
attack, which requires immediate medical attention.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary function of the
respiratory system?
A) To deliver nutrients to cells
B) To remove waste products from the body
C) To facilitate gas exchange
D) To regulate body temperature
Correct Answer: C) To facilitate gas exchange
Rationale: The respiratory system is responsible for the
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body
and the environment.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The absence of menstrual periods in
women of reproductive age is known as __________.
Correct Answer: Amenorrhea
Rationale: Amenorrhea is the medical term for the
absence of menstrual periods, either as a natural part of a
woman's life cycle or due to hormonal or structural issues.
7. True/False: Chronic kidney disease is reversible with
proper treatment.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive loss of
kidney function over time and is not reversible, but its
progression can be slowed with appropriate management.
©2024/2025
