MSN 570 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MSN 570 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM UNITED STATES UNIVERSITY
MIDTERM EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS|
Complete A+
What histologic finding in an affected area of the body would suggest the
presence of chronic inflammation?
A. Predominance of neutrophils.
B. Absence of fibroblasts and proteases.
A+ TEST BANK 1
, MSN 570 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
C. Decrease in degradation products.
D. Increase in monocytes and macrophages.
D. Increase in monocytes and macrophages. Correct
Physical examination of a comatose client reveals decorticate posturing. Which statement
isaccurate regarding this client's status based upon this finding?
A. A cerebral infectious process is causing the posturing.
B. Severe dysfunction of the cerebral cortex has occurred.
C. There is a probable dysfunction of the midbrain.
D. The client is exhibiting signs of a brain tumor.
B. Severe dysfunction of the cerebral cortex has occurred. Correct
Which of the following is an effect of cytokines? They:
a. activate and stimulate proliferation of B and T lymphocytes
b. destroy antigens quickly
c. increase the rate of mitosis in tumors
d. cause immediate pain –
Correct Answer :a. activate and stimulate proliferation of B and T lymphocytes
A+ TEST BANK 2
, MSN 570 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
What does seroconversion mean in relation to HIV and AIDS?
a. The virus has been identified in the blood and body fluids.
b. Antibodies for HIV have been identified in the blood.
c. HIV was found in lymphocytes.
d. Active infection has developed in the patient. –
Correct Answer :b. antibodies for HIV have been identified in the blood
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a patient who is HIV positive?
a. No medication is required until T4 cell count drops below normal range.
b. Antibodies are present, destroying the virus and preventing transmission to others.
c. Antibodies in the blood indicate presence of virus and possible transmission to others.
d. Enzymes have not yet converted RNA to DNA for replication. –
Correct Answer :c. antibodies in the blood indicate presence of virus and possible
transmission to others
The term tolerance refers to:
a. surveillance and destruction of new cancer cells by the immune system
b. the ability of the immune system to ignore "self" cells
c. the ability of T- and B-lymphocytes to work together
d. the role of lymphoid tissue in the body defenses –
A+ TEST BANK 3
, MSN 570 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Correct Answer :b. the ability of the immune system to ignore "self" cells
Which of the following statements apply to the complement system?
a. It is activated by IgE.
b. It blocks the inflammatory response.
c. It consists of proteins in the blood that must be activated.
d. It may destroy antibodies in the circulation. –
Correct Answer :c. it consists of proteins in the blood that must be activated
Which of the following statements regarding immunoglobulins is TRUE?
a. They consist of a unique sequence of amino acids.
b. They are produced in the red bone marrow.
c. They are attached to mucosal membranes at entry points into the body.
d. IgA binds to allergens. –
Correct Answer :a. they consist of a unique sequence of amino acids
Which of the following is NOT a cause of immunodeficiency?
a. hypoplasia of the thymus
b. delayed hypersensitivity
c. immunosuppressive drugs
d. atrophy of the lymph nodes - Correct Answer :b. delayed hypersensitivity
A+ TEST BANK 4
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MSN 570 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM UNITED STATES UNIVERSITY
MIDTERM EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS|
Complete A+
What histologic finding in an affected area of the body would suggest the
presence of chronic inflammation?
A. Predominance of neutrophils.
B. Absence of fibroblasts and proteases.
A+ TEST BANK 1
, MSN 570 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
C. Decrease in degradation products.
D. Increase in monocytes and macrophages.
D. Increase in monocytes and macrophages. Correct
Physical examination of a comatose client reveals decorticate posturing. Which statement
isaccurate regarding this client's status based upon this finding?
A. A cerebral infectious process is causing the posturing.
B. Severe dysfunction of the cerebral cortex has occurred.
C. There is a probable dysfunction of the midbrain.
D. The client is exhibiting signs of a brain tumor.
B. Severe dysfunction of the cerebral cortex has occurred. Correct
Which of the following is an effect of cytokines? They:
a. activate and stimulate proliferation of B and T lymphocytes
b. destroy antigens quickly
c. increase the rate of mitosis in tumors
d. cause immediate pain –
Correct Answer :a. activate and stimulate proliferation of B and T lymphocytes
A+ TEST BANK 2
, MSN 570 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
What does seroconversion mean in relation to HIV and AIDS?
a. The virus has been identified in the blood and body fluids.
b. Antibodies for HIV have been identified in the blood.
c. HIV was found in lymphocytes.
d. Active infection has developed in the patient. –
Correct Answer :b. antibodies for HIV have been identified in the blood
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a patient who is HIV positive?
a. No medication is required until T4 cell count drops below normal range.
b. Antibodies are present, destroying the virus and preventing transmission to others.
c. Antibodies in the blood indicate presence of virus and possible transmission to others.
d. Enzymes have not yet converted RNA to DNA for replication. –
Correct Answer :c. antibodies in the blood indicate presence of virus and possible
transmission to others
The term tolerance refers to:
a. surveillance and destruction of new cancer cells by the immune system
b. the ability of the immune system to ignore "self" cells
c. the ability of T- and B-lymphocytes to work together
d. the role of lymphoid tissue in the body defenses –
A+ TEST BANK 3
, MSN 570 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Correct Answer :b. the ability of the immune system to ignore "self" cells
Which of the following statements apply to the complement system?
a. It is activated by IgE.
b. It blocks the inflammatory response.
c. It consists of proteins in the blood that must be activated.
d. It may destroy antibodies in the circulation. –
Correct Answer :c. it consists of proteins in the blood that must be activated
Which of the following statements regarding immunoglobulins is TRUE?
a. They consist of a unique sequence of amino acids.
b. They are produced in the red bone marrow.
c. They are attached to mucosal membranes at entry points into the body.
d. IgA binds to allergens. –
Correct Answer :a. they consist of a unique sequence of amino acids
Which of the following is NOT a cause of immunodeficiency?
a. hypoplasia of the thymus
b. delayed hypersensitivity
c. immunosuppressive drugs
d. atrophy of the lymph nodes - Correct Answer :b. delayed hypersensitivity
A+ TEST BANK 4
