PATHOPHYSIOLOGY RASMUSSEN
UNIVERSITY EXAM ONE FINAL SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
GRADED A+
⩥ Skin Cancer Basal cell carcinoma.
Answer: Most common Develops from abnormal growth of the cells in
the lowest layer of the epidermis Rarely metastasizes
⩥ Skin Cancer Squamous cell carcinoma.
Answer: • Involves changes in the squamous cells, found in the middle
layer of the epidermis
⩥ Skin Cancer Melanoma.
Answer: Develops in the melanocytes
Least common type but the most serious
Often metastasizes to other areas
⩥ Skin Cancer Suspicious features.
,Answer: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color variations Diameter
larger than 6 mm Any skin growth that bleeds or will not heal Any skin
growth that changes in appearance over time
⩥ Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Prevention: Treatment:.
Answer: Early detection is crucial to positive outcomes. history, physical
examination, and biopsy. limiting or avoiding exposure to UV light.
cryosurgery, excisional surgery, laser therapy, Mohs' surgery (the skin
growth is removed layer by layer, examining each layer under the
microscope, until no abnormal cells remain), curettage and
electrodesiccation (involves scraping layers of cancer cells away using a
circular blade [currette] and then using an electric needle to destroy any
remaining cancer cells), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
⩥ Osteomyelitis.
Answer: infection of the bone tissue Can take months to resolve and
result in bone or tissue necrosis Treatment: potent antibiotic therapy
(often long-term) and surgery (e.g., debridement)
⩥ Osteosarcoma.
Answer: Aggressive tumor that begins in the bone cells, usually in the
femur, tibia, or fibula
Occurs most often in children and young adults; aggressive bone cancer
⩥ Rickets and Osteomalacia.
, Answer: Rickets: soft, weak bones in children, usually because of an
extreme and prolonged vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate deficiency.
Osteomalacia: adult form.
Minerals shift out of the bone if the blood levels become too low,
leading to weak and soft bones.
⩥ Rickets and Osteomalacia Risk factors.
Answer: vitamin D deficiency (e.g., being bedbound, institutionalized
persons, working indoors, strong sunscreen use, celiac disease, cystic
fibrosis, and undergoing gastrectomy), dietary imbalances, genetic
influences, renal disease, and liver disease (in children).
⩥ Rickets and Osteomalacia Manifestations.
Answer: Develop slowly as the bones weaken
Become apparent in children as the soft bones cannot support the
growing child Fractures
Skeletal deformities (e.g., bowed legs, asymmetrical skull, scoliosis,
kyphosis, pelvic deformities, sternum projection) Delayed growth in
height or limbs Dental problems - Bone pain - Muscle cramps or
weakness
UNIVERSITY EXAM ONE FINAL SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
GRADED A+
⩥ Skin Cancer Basal cell carcinoma.
Answer: Most common Develops from abnormal growth of the cells in
the lowest layer of the epidermis Rarely metastasizes
⩥ Skin Cancer Squamous cell carcinoma.
Answer: • Involves changes in the squamous cells, found in the middle
layer of the epidermis
⩥ Skin Cancer Melanoma.
Answer: Develops in the melanocytes
Least common type but the most serious
Often metastasizes to other areas
⩥ Skin Cancer Suspicious features.
,Answer: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color variations Diameter
larger than 6 mm Any skin growth that bleeds or will not heal Any skin
growth that changes in appearance over time
⩥ Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Prevention: Treatment:.
Answer: Early detection is crucial to positive outcomes. history, physical
examination, and biopsy. limiting or avoiding exposure to UV light.
cryosurgery, excisional surgery, laser therapy, Mohs' surgery (the skin
growth is removed layer by layer, examining each layer under the
microscope, until no abnormal cells remain), curettage and
electrodesiccation (involves scraping layers of cancer cells away using a
circular blade [currette] and then using an electric needle to destroy any
remaining cancer cells), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
⩥ Osteomyelitis.
Answer: infection of the bone tissue Can take months to resolve and
result in bone or tissue necrosis Treatment: potent antibiotic therapy
(often long-term) and surgery (e.g., debridement)
⩥ Osteosarcoma.
Answer: Aggressive tumor that begins in the bone cells, usually in the
femur, tibia, or fibula
Occurs most often in children and young adults; aggressive bone cancer
⩥ Rickets and Osteomalacia.
, Answer: Rickets: soft, weak bones in children, usually because of an
extreme and prolonged vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate deficiency.
Osteomalacia: adult form.
Minerals shift out of the bone if the blood levels become too low,
leading to weak and soft bones.
⩥ Rickets and Osteomalacia Risk factors.
Answer: vitamin D deficiency (e.g., being bedbound, institutionalized
persons, working indoors, strong sunscreen use, celiac disease, cystic
fibrosis, and undergoing gastrectomy), dietary imbalances, genetic
influences, renal disease, and liver disease (in children).
⩥ Rickets and Osteomalacia Manifestations.
Answer: Develop slowly as the bones weaken
Become apparent in children as the soft bones cannot support the
growing child Fractures
Skeletal deformities (e.g., bowed legs, asymmetrical skull, scoliosis,
kyphosis, pelvic deformities, sternum projection) Delayed growth in
height or limbs Dental problems - Bone pain - Muscle cramps or
weakness
