WCU PATHO 370 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
✔✔Viruses injure cells differently than other causes of cellular injury because they -
✔✔Are incorporated into the cell, where it uses the cell's RNA or DNA for self-
replication
✔✔Cholecystitis is caused by - ✔✔Inflammatory reactions
✔✔Which serum enzyme is the most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis? -
✔✔Lipase
✔✔Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes - ✔✔Fluid retention
✔✔When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs in a straight line
across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture? - ✔✔Transverse
✔✔Which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Phimosis
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
Testicular torsion - ✔✔Testicular torsion
✔✔What clinical finding suggests a diagnosis of nephritic syndrome? (Select all that
apply.)
Hypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
Proteinuria
Edema - ✔✔Hypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
,Edema
✔✔Which statement regarding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a true statement? -
✔✔Affected persons carry the Philadelphia chromosome.
-CML is caused by malignant granulocytes.
-CML occurs occasionally in children and adolescents.
-CML represents approximately 15% of all cases of leukemia in the United States. The
average age of onset is between 40 and 50 years.
✔✔The vasoactive mediators released in septic shock contribute to increase -
✔✔Vascular permeability
✔✔Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.)
Centriacinar
Parenchyma
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Bullae - ✔✔Centriacinar
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Three major classifications of emphysema exist including centriacinar (also called
centrilobular), which is associated with both smoking and chronic bronchitis and
destroys the respiratory bronchioles; panacinar (also called panlobular), which destroys
the alveoli; and paraseptal, which affects the peripheral lobules. Parenchyma is a type
of lung tissue. Emphysema can result in the presence of blebs or bullae in the lungs.
✔✔Which finding is consistent with Guillain-Barré syndrome? - ✔✔Patients often
experience paresthesia or dysesthesia.
✔✔Tubercular bacilli are transmitted by contract with infected - ✔✔Airborne droplets
✔✔Abnormal fluid accumulations in the pleural space affect the lung function by
causing which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Dyspnea
Dry cough
, Pleuritic pain
Expiratory grunting
Localized diminished breath sounds - ✔✔Dyspnea
Dry cough
Pleuritic pain
Localized diminished breath sounds
Pleural effusion causes dyspnea, dry cough, pleuritic pain, and diminished breath
sounds over effusion. Grunting on expiration is not associated with pleural effusion.
✔✔Elevated glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus greatly influence fluid
balance and hydration because - ✔✔Fluids are lost as the kidneys clear excessive
glucose during hyperglycemia
✔✔Which statement is true regarding epinephrine? - ✔✔It results in increased cardiac
output
✔✔A contributing factor to the formation of an embolus includes which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
A chronic blood disorder like anemia
Dislodged fat after long-bone surgery
Air bolus introduced by IV therapy
Foreign object in the blood stream
An infected blood vessel - ✔✔Dislodged fat after long-bone surgery
Air bolus introduced by IV therapy
Foreign object in the blood stream
An infected blood vessel
✔✔Which statement characterizes the nature and capabilities of the liver? (Select all
that apply.)
The liver plays a role in the digestion of fats.
Blood detoxification is a function of the liver.
Liver function is seriously impaired with even minimal damage.
Liver function can be sustained artificially during hepatic failure.
GRADED A+
✔✔Viruses injure cells differently than other causes of cellular injury because they -
✔✔Are incorporated into the cell, where it uses the cell's RNA or DNA for self-
replication
✔✔Cholecystitis is caused by - ✔✔Inflammatory reactions
✔✔Which serum enzyme is the most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis? -
✔✔Lipase
✔✔Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes - ✔✔Fluid retention
✔✔When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs in a straight line
across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture? - ✔✔Transverse
✔✔Which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Phimosis
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
Testicular torsion - ✔✔Testicular torsion
✔✔What clinical finding suggests a diagnosis of nephritic syndrome? (Select all that
apply.)
Hypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
Proteinuria
Edema - ✔✔Hypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
,Edema
✔✔Which statement regarding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a true statement? -
✔✔Affected persons carry the Philadelphia chromosome.
-CML is caused by malignant granulocytes.
-CML occurs occasionally in children and adolescents.
-CML represents approximately 15% of all cases of leukemia in the United States. The
average age of onset is between 40 and 50 years.
✔✔The vasoactive mediators released in septic shock contribute to increase -
✔✔Vascular permeability
✔✔Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.)
Centriacinar
Parenchyma
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Bullae - ✔✔Centriacinar
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Three major classifications of emphysema exist including centriacinar (also called
centrilobular), which is associated with both smoking and chronic bronchitis and
destroys the respiratory bronchioles; panacinar (also called panlobular), which destroys
the alveoli; and paraseptal, which affects the peripheral lobules. Parenchyma is a type
of lung tissue. Emphysema can result in the presence of blebs or bullae in the lungs.
✔✔Which finding is consistent with Guillain-Barré syndrome? - ✔✔Patients often
experience paresthesia or dysesthesia.
✔✔Tubercular bacilli are transmitted by contract with infected - ✔✔Airborne droplets
✔✔Abnormal fluid accumulations in the pleural space affect the lung function by
causing which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Dyspnea
Dry cough
, Pleuritic pain
Expiratory grunting
Localized diminished breath sounds - ✔✔Dyspnea
Dry cough
Pleuritic pain
Localized diminished breath sounds
Pleural effusion causes dyspnea, dry cough, pleuritic pain, and diminished breath
sounds over effusion. Grunting on expiration is not associated with pleural effusion.
✔✔Elevated glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus greatly influence fluid
balance and hydration because - ✔✔Fluids are lost as the kidneys clear excessive
glucose during hyperglycemia
✔✔Which statement is true regarding epinephrine? - ✔✔It results in increased cardiac
output
✔✔A contributing factor to the formation of an embolus includes which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
A chronic blood disorder like anemia
Dislodged fat after long-bone surgery
Air bolus introduced by IV therapy
Foreign object in the blood stream
An infected blood vessel - ✔✔Dislodged fat after long-bone surgery
Air bolus introduced by IV therapy
Foreign object in the blood stream
An infected blood vessel
✔✔Which statement characterizes the nature and capabilities of the liver? (Select all
that apply.)
The liver plays a role in the digestion of fats.
Blood detoxification is a function of the liver.
Liver function is seriously impaired with even minimal damage.
Liver function can be sustained artificially during hepatic failure.
