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Nursing Pathophysiology




KNOWLEDGE TEST 1




© Herzing 2024/2025

,1. Which of the following is the most common cause of acute
kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized patients?
A) Glomerulonephritis
B) Severe dehydration
C) Obstructive uropathy
D) Acute tubular necrosis


Correct Answer: D) Acute tubular necrosis
Rationale: Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the most
frequently identified cause of AKI in a hospital setting, typically
resulting from ischemia or nephrotoxicity.


2. In the context of heart failure, which compensatory mechanism
primarily aims to increase cardiac output?
A) Increased heart rate
B) Increased afterload
C) Decreased contractility
D) Decreased preload


Correct Answer: A) Increased heart rate
© Herzing 2024/2025

, Rationale: To maintain cardiac output, the heart increases its
rate, which is a compensatory mechanism when cardiac output is
compromised.


3. Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with the
use of loop diuretics?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Hypomagnesemia
D) Hypokalemia


Correct Answer: D) Hypokalemia
Rationale: Loop diuretics cause increased excretion of
potassium in the urine, leading to hypokalemia.


### Fill-in-the-Blank Questions


4. The primary pathophysiological change in Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus is the destruction of ________ cells in the pancreas.
Correct Answer: beta
Rationale: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by
autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells of the
pancreas.
© Herzing 2024/2025

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