ATI Pathophysiology Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• Identifying specific pathogens
• Improving tissue perfusion through intravenous fluid/blood replacement
• Administering antibiotics
• Treating the source of infection and supporting circulation

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• Left-sided heart failure
• Endocarditis
• Myocardial infarction
• Right-sided heart failure

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• Dehydration
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Drinking 32 ounces of milk per day
• Running 5 miles

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• Increased exudate and chemical mediators at the site.
• Increased perfusion at the site
• Bacteria that have entered the wound
• Vasoconstriction at the site

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• Dehydration
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Drinking 32 ounces of milk per day
• Running 5 miles

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• Overactive bladder
• Stress incontinence
• Functional incontinence
• Urge incontinence

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• Bacteria
• Blood
• Steatorrhea
• Parasites

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• Call 911 and report that the patient has probable status asthmaticus.
• Obtain the equipment and prepare the patient for intubation.
• Establish IV access to give emergency medication.
• Place the patient in a high Fowler's position and start oxygen therapy.

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• Acute tubular necrosis
• Glomerulonephritis
• Urinary tract infection
• Pyelonephritis

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• Pleural effusion
• Emphysema
• Airway constriction
• Hemoptysis

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• Measuring arterial blood gases
• Observing for signs and symptoms
• Measuring oxygen saturations
• Performing pulmonary function testing

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• Cardiac myocyte
• Hepatocyte
• Epithelial cell
• Lymphocyte

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• Emergency needle thoracentesis
• Emergency intubation
• Emergency pleurodesis
• Emergency chest tube insertion

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• Alkalemia
• Alkalosis
• Acidosis
• Acidemia