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Health Assessment 1

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A patient with asthma has chronic inflammation of the airways, leading to airway remodeling. This involves:

A. Permanent destruction of alveolar walls.
B. Fibrosis, smooth muscle hypertrophy, and increased mucus glands in the bronchi.
C. Reversible airway constriction only.
D. Decreased collagen deposition.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a keloid scar after surgery. This is an example of dysfunctional wound healing characterized by:

A. Normal scar formation.
B. Excessive collagen formation, extending beyond the original wound boundaries.
C. Incomplete wound closure.
D. Decreased tensile strength.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis (UC) develops severe bloody diarrhea. The primary pathological characteristic of UC is:

A. Patchy, transmural inflammation.
B. Continuous inflammation limited to the colon, primarily affecting the mucosa and submucosa.
C. Involvement of the entire GI tract.
D. Skip lesions.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with chronic stress experiences prolonged activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to increased cortisol levels. This can result in:

A. Enhanced immune function.
B. Decreased blood glucose levels.
C. Impaired immune function and increased risk of infection.
D. Improved sleep patterns.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experiences joint inflammation and destruction. RA is an autoimmune disease characterized by:

A. Autoantibodies attacking the neuromuscular junction.
B. Systemic inflammation mediated by immune complexes and T-cells, primarily affecting synovial joints.
C. Destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
D. Increased red blood cell destruction.
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A patient develops a thrombus in a coronary artery, leading to myocardial infarction. This is a common consequence of atherosclerosis, which involves:

A. Arterial vasodilation.
B. Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
C. Venous inflammation.
D. Increased arterial elasticity.
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A patient with acute pancreatitis develops severe abdominal pain. The pain is primarily caused by:

A. Gallstone obstruction only.
B. Autodigestion of pancreatic tissue by its own enzymes.
C. Increased insulin secretion.
D. Liver inflammation.
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A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) experiences a sudden decline in renal function. The prerenal cause of AKI is characterized by:

A. Direct damage to kidney tubules.
B. Obstruction of urine outflow.
C. Decreased blood flow to the kidneys.
D. Glomerular inflammation.
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A patient with a severe infection develops leukocytosis. This refers to an increase in the number of:

A. Red blood cells.
B. Platelets.
C. White blood cells.
D. Plasma proteins.
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A patient with chronic heart failure has a reduced ejection fraction. This indicates:

A. The heart pumps blood efficiently.
B. The heart's pumping ability is decreased.
C. The heart valves are narrowed.
D. The patient is experiencing fluid volume deficit.
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A patient with a long history of smoking develops chronic bronchitis, a form of COPD. The primary pathological change in chronic bronchitis is:

A. Alveolar wall destruction.
B. Airway inflammation, mucus gland hyperplasia, and excessive mucus production.
C. Reversible bronchospasm.
D. Decreased peripheral airway resistance.
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A patient with a severe burn develops an infection. The burn wound healing process is often complicated by which type of intention?

A. Primary intention.
B. Secondary intention.
C. Tertiary intention.
D. First intention.
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A patient with a severe bacterial infection develops fever. The release of which substances by immune cells primarily causes fever?

A. Antibodies.
B. Endotoxins.
C. Pyrogens (e.g., IL-1, TNF-alpha).
D. Histamine.
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A patient is diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Metastasis refers to the process where cancer cells:

A. Undergo apoptosis.
B. Shrink in size.
C. Spread from the primary site to distant organs.
D. Become well-differentiated.
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A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus primarily experiences:

A. Absolute insulin deficiency due to autoimmune destruction.
B. Insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion.
C. Excessive glucagon production.
D. Pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The key elements contributing to thrombus formation, as described by Virchow’s Triad, include:

A. Hypertension, obesity, and hyperlipidemia.
B. Venous stasis, endothelial injury, and hypercoagulability.
C. Hypovolemia, infection, and low blood pressure.
D. Anemia, fever, and leukopenia.
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