Pathophysiology Final Exam Questions and Answers

Pathophysiology Final Exam
1. Which of the following properties are found in clients with
metastatic cancer?
A. Cells that are genetically stable
B. Cells that invade local tissue and overrun neighboring cells
C. Tumors with slow, stable growth
D. Tumors that are well-encapsulated
2. Clients experiencing a sickle cell crisis would display which
of the following clinical manifestations?
A. Jugular venous distension and ascites
B. Pain and dyspnea
C. Bleeding and decreased white blood cell count
D. Increased mucous production and decreased platelets
3. Which of the following describes inflammation of the kidneys?
A. Incontinence
B. Pyelonephritis
C. Urinary calculi
D. Cystitis
4. What is a common finding in acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS).
A. Peripheral edema
B. Hypertension
C. Retention of oxygen in the lungs due to damages to the
alveoli
D. Severe hypoxemia
5. What is the process of moving air into the lungs with
subsequent distribution to the alveoli called?
A. Ventilation
B. Enclosure vapor
C. Residual volume
D. Aeration
6. What tool is used to determine a client’s levels of consciousness
A. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
B. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
C. Central perfusion pressure (CPP)
D. Intracranial pressure (ICP) Monitoring