Exam 2 Latest Rasmussen

NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology

Exam 2 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Rasmussen The student nurse has a question from a client regarding syphilis. The client asks, "how does syphilis present in the tertiary stage of the disease?" How should the student nurse respond?

• Syphilis does not present with any signs or symptoms during the tertiary stage
• Syphilis can lead to systemic vascular damage in the tertiary stage of the disease
• Syphilis produces a painless chancre on the genitalia in the tertiary stage
• Syphilis lesions appear as painful, fluid-filled vesicles at the site of infection in the tertiary

stage - ANSWER B. Syphilis can lead to systemic vascular damage in the tertiary stage of the disease Which of the following electrolyte disorders is associated with SIADH?

• Hyperkalemia
• Hypernatremia
• Hypokalemia
• Hyponatremia - ANSWER D. Hyponatremia

Which of the following may occur if gastroenteritis is left untreated?

• Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
• Dehydration and cold extremities
• Electrolyte imbalances and polyuria 1 / 3

• Dehydration and diabetes - ANSWER A. Electrolyte imbalances and

dehydration Which of the following explains why women are at increased risk for UTI?

• Women have longer urethras
• Women have less perineal irritation from underwear and sexual activity
• Women are more likely to fully empty their bladder when urinating
• In women, the opening of the urethra is in close proximity to the anus - ANSWER
• In women, the opening of the urethra is in close proximity to the anus

What condition leads to an excessive amount of growth hormone being released by the pituitary gland in adulthood after epiphyseal plates of the long bones have fused?

• Acromegaly
• Gigantism

C. SIADH

• Dwarfism - ANSWER A. Acromegaly

Which of the following is a problem related to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

• Inability to pass urine effectively
• Colon cancer
• Upper respiratory infection
• Infertility - ANSWER A. Inability to pass urine effectively 2 / 3

Which of the following is a serious potential complication of GERD?

• Cough
• Esophageal cancer
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea - ANSWER B. Esophageal cancer

Which symptoms would a client with chronic gastritis likely exhibit?

• Atrophy of the gastric mucosa with decreased secretions
• Hyperchlorhydria and ulcers
• Frequent diarrhea
• Enhanced energy - ANSWER A. Atrophy of the gastric mucosa with

decreased secretions Which type of incontinence is caused by an increase in intraabdominal pressure due to activities such as coughing or sneezing?

• Neurogenic bladder
• Stress
• Urge
• Overflow - ANSWER B. Stress
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