NURS 231
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
NURS 231 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which
of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen?
Antibodies
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most abundant
class of antibody in the serum is:
IgG
The predominant antibody of a typical immune response is:
IgM
The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound healing. The dietician
believes the delay is related to nutritional intake. A deficiency in which of the
following substances could directly affect healing?
Vitamin D
Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection?
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
a. 18 year old with diabetes
b. 70 year old with congestive heart failure
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
d. 30 year old with pneumonia
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
A 10 year old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab result should the nurse check
for a response to the parasite?
Eosinophils
When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will recall that the mammary
glands enlarge as a consequence of:
Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occuring within 6 to 14 hours after death, the
nurse should document this finding as present
Rigor mortis
70 year old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema. Which of the following is
the most likely cause of this condition?
Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Which of the following patients is at most risk for developing hypernatremia? A patient
with: Dehydration
Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with
Hypertonic hyponatremia
A 52 year old diabetic male presents to the ER with lethargy, confusion, and depressed
reflexes. His wife indicates that he does not follow the prescribed diet and takes his
medication sporadically. Lab results indicate hyperglycemia. Which assessment finding is
most likely to occur?
Decreased sodium
Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient has long term potassium
deficits? Kidneys
A nurse recalls regulation of acid-base balance through removal or retention of
volatile acids is: lungs
Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate exist
in a ratio of: 1:20
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
NURS 231 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which
of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen?
Antibodies
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most abundant
class of antibody in the serum is:
IgG
The predominant antibody of a typical immune response is:
IgM
The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound healing. The dietician
believes the delay is related to nutritional intake. A deficiency in which of the
following substances could directly affect healing?
Vitamin D
Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection?
,NURS 231
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
a. 18 year old with diabetes
b. 70 year old with congestive heart failure
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
d. 30 year old with pneumonia
c. 24 year old who is immunocompromised
A 10 year old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab result should the nurse check
for a response to the parasite?
Eosinophils
When planning care for the pregnant patient, the nurse will recall that the mammary
glands enlarge as a consequence of:
Hormonal hyperplasia
When a nurse observes muscle stiffening occuring within 6 to 14 hours after death, the
nurse should document this finding as present
Rigor mortis
70 year old male with chronic renal failure presents with edema. Which of the following is
the most likely cause of this condition?
Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
, NURS 231
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Which of the following patients is at most risk for developing hypernatremia? A patient
with: Dehydration
Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with
Hypertonic hyponatremia
A 52 year old diabetic male presents to the ER with lethargy, confusion, and depressed
reflexes. His wife indicates that he does not follow the prescribed diet and takes his
medication sporadically. Lab results indicate hyperglycemia. Which assessment finding is
most likely to occur?
Decreased sodium
Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient has long term potassium
deficits? Kidneys
A nurse recalls regulation of acid-base balance through removal or retention of
volatile acids is: lungs
Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate exist
in a ratio of: 1:20
