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Pathophisiology Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 40 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA patient, previously diagnosed with stable angina, suddenly develops a change for the worse in her pattern of chest pain signs and symptoms. The pathological process involved in the worsening of this
A patient has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease and was told she has a small plaque in the lumen of the right coronary artery. The patient enjoys an active lifestyle, with occasional bouts o
Which statement about the symptoms of stable angina is true?
A patient is found to have a serum potassium level of 2.5. The patient is at risk for
Lab results for a patient diagnosed with left heart failure would likely include an abnormally increased B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP). The pathology of a high BNP with left heart failure is best e
After experiencing uncontrolled hypertension for many years, a patient is newly diagnosed with left heart failure. What pathologic precipitant is responsible for the left heart failure?
A patient arrives in the clinic for his routine visit 4 weeks after his hospitalization for a myocardial infarction of the left ventricle. The nurse practitioner suspects he has developed left heart f
Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find during their assessment of a patient with right heart failure?
A patient presents to his doctor with a complaint of hematuria. His vital signs include a blood pressure of 170/110. In addition to the hematuria, all the following are often associated with long-term
A patient presents to his doctor with a blood pressure of 170/110. The patient is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This medication decreases blood pressure by inhibiting th
Which assessment finding alerts the nurse to the possibility of decreased cardiac output and perfusion in the patient who is experiencing a myocardial infarction?
A patient, diagnosed with a myocardial infarction of the right coronary artery, develops these vital signs: blood pressure 100/70, heart rate 45, respiratory rate 18. She is on an electrocardiogram mo
A patient with a history of chronic atrial fibrillation is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus. What is the most likely underlying etiology of this illness state?
A patient suddenly develops atrial fibrillation. Upon recognition of this rhythm, the nurse immediately takes the patient’s blood pressure. Identify the rationale for the nurse’s action?
A patient has been on bed rest for several days following surgery to her leg. Her nurse is alert for problems related to Virchow’s triad, which includes