NURSING 6501ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

MIDTERM- SPRING 2020

 Question 1

When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to

atherosclerosis?

Selected

Answer:

The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize lowdensitylipoproteins (LDLs)

A patient has been diagnosed with an empyema. What does the

healthcare professionaltell the patient about this condition?

Selected

Answer:

We will have to drain the pus

out of yourpleural space.

A patient has been admitted for a possible small intestinal obstruction.

What is the firstsign the healthcare professional assesses for that

would indicate the presence of this condition?

Selected

Answer:

Vomit

ing

Autocrine stimulation is the ability of cancer cells to do what?

Selected

Answer:

Secrete growth factors that

stimulate theirown growth

• Question 5

1 out of 1 points

• Question 4

1 out of 1 points

• Question 3

0 out of 1 points

• Question 2

1 out of 1 points

A patient had a myocardial infarction that damaged the SA node,

which is no longerfunctioning as the pacemaker of the heart. What

heart rate would the healthcare

provider expect the patient to have?

Selected

Answer:

40 to 60

beats/min

Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either

natural exposure to theantigen or after immunization against the

antigen?

Selected

Answer:

Activeacquired

immunity

In teaching a women's community group, which risk factor does the

healthcare professional teach is related to high morbidity of cancer of

the colon, uterus, andkidney?

Selected

Answer:

Women who have a

high bodymass index

A student asks the healthcare professional to describe exotoxins.

Which statement bythe professional is best?

Selected

Answer:

Exotoxins are released during the

lysis ofbacteria.

A student studying biology asks the professor to describe how the ras

• Question 9

1 out of 1 points

• Question 8

0 out of 1 points

• Question 7

1 out of 1 points

• Question 6

1 out of 1 points

gene is involved incancer proliferation. What explanation by the

professor is best?

Selected

Answer:

A mutation in this gene allows

continuous cellgrowth.

• Question 10

1 out of 1 points

A healthcare professional cares for older adults in a skilled nursing

facility. What shouldthe professional assess for in these individuals

related to cardiovascular functioning?

Selected

Answer:

Increased rate of falling

and dizzyspells