NURS 6501 Midterm Exam
NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 6501N Midterm EXAM NURS-6501N
Midterm EXAM
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, Question 1
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When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
Selected Answer: The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with an empyema. What does the healthcare professional tell the patient about
this condition?
Selected Answer: We will have to drain the pus out of your pleural space.
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
A patient has been admitted for a possible small intestinal obstruction. What is the first sign the healthcare
professional assesses for that would indicate the presence of this condition?
Selected Answer: Vomiting
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
, Autocrine stimulation is the ability of cancer cells to do what?
Selected Answer: Secrete growth factors that stimulate their own growth
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A patient had a myocardial infarction that damaged the SA node, which is no longer functioning 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
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen or after
immunization against the antigen?
Selected Answer: Active-acquired immunity
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
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, and kidney?
Selected Answer: Women who have a high body mass index
, Question 8
0 out of 1 points
A student asks the healthcare professional to describe exotoxins. Which statement by the professional is
best?
Selected Answer: Exotoxins are released during the lysis of bacteria.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A student studying biology asks the professor to describe how the ras gene is involved in cancer
proliferation. What explanation by the professor is best?
Selected Answer: A mutation in this gene allows continuous cell growth.
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional cares for older adults in a skilled nursing facility. What should the professional
assess for in these individuals related to cardiovascular functioning?
Selected Answer: Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is educating a patient on asthma. The professional tells the patient that the most
successful treatment for chronic asthma begins with which action?
Selected Answer: Avoidance of the causative agent
Question 12
0 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is conducting community education on vaccinations. Which statement about
vaccines does the professional include in the presentation?
Selected Answer: Most bacterial vaccines contain attenuated organisms.
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 6501N Midterm EXAM NURS-6501N
Midterm EXAM
Latest 3 New Versions
100 Q & A in Each Version, Verified and 100 % Correct|
Best document for Exam
Absolute Satisfaction
, Question 1
0 out of 1 points
When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
Selected Answer: The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with an empyema. What does the healthcare professional tell the patient about
this condition?
Selected Answer: We will have to drain the pus out of your pleural space.
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
A patient has been admitted for a possible small intestinal obstruction. What is the first sign the healthcare
professional assesses for that would indicate the presence of this condition?
Selected Answer: Vomiting
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
, Autocrine stimulation is the ability of cancer cells to do what?
Selected Answer: Secrete growth factors that stimulate their own growth
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A patient had a myocardial infarction that damaged the SA node, which is no longer functioning 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
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen or after
immunization against the antigen?
Selected Answer: Active-acquired immunity
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
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, and kidney?
Selected Answer: Women who have a high body mass index
, Question 8
0 out of 1 points
A student asks the healthcare professional to describe exotoxins. Which statement by the professional is
best?
Selected Answer: Exotoxins are released during the lysis of bacteria.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A student studying biology asks the professor to describe how the ras gene is involved in cancer
proliferation. What explanation by the professor is best?
Selected Answer: A mutation in this gene allows continuous cell growth.
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional cares for older adults in a skilled nursing facility. What should the professional
assess for in these individuals related to cardiovascular functioning?
Selected Answer: Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is educating a patient on asthma. The professional tells the patient that the most
successful treatment for chronic asthma begins with which action?
Selected Answer: Avoidance of the causative agent
Question 12
0 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is conducting community education on vaccinations. Which statement about
vaccines does the professional include in the presentation?
Selected Answer: Most bacterial vaccines contain attenuated organisms.
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
