NSG 530 Exam 2 (Latest )
Advanced Pathophysiology Questions and
Verified Answers 100% Correct (Grade A)-
Wilkes
Which of the following indicates a nurse understands a proto-oncogene? A proto-
oncogene is best define as a(n) _____ gene. - correct answer normal
Of the following genetic lesions that cause cancer, which is the most common? -
correct answer Point mutations
A 45-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. She reports a
sexual history that includes 43 partners. Which of the following is the most likely
cause of her cancer? - correct answer Human papillomavirus (HPV)
A 30-year-old male with HIV is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. After 2 months, the
virus is still active. Based upon the EBV, which of the following cancers is most likely
to develop in this patient? - correct answer B cell lymphoma
,Which statement indicates the patient has a correct understanding of metastasis? The
most common route of metastasis is through the blood vessels and: - correct answer
Lymphatics
When a patient asks what types of cancers are associated with tobacco use, how
should the nurse respond? - correct answer Squamous and small cell
adenocarcinomas
A 50-year-old female develops skin cancer on her head and neck following years of
sunbathing. Which of the following cancers is the most likely? - correct answer Basal
cell carcinoma
Which of the following compounds has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when
used in combination with smoking? - correct answer Alcohol
, A 25-year-old female was diagnosed with cervical cancer. History reveals she had
many sexual partners, which she indicates is too many to count. Which of the following
is most likely to have caused her cancer? - correct answer HPV-16
A 50-year-old female confirms chronic alcohol intake. This practice places the patient
at risk for cancer in which organs? - correct answer Larynx, esophagus, liver and
breast.
A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic nervous
system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect? - correct
answer Increased cardiac conduction, increased myocardial contractions, increased
HR.
A 30-year-old Caucasian female was recently diagnosed w. primary HTN. She reports
that she eats fairly well, usually having red meat and potatoes daily. She also reports
that her father has HTN as well. A nurse determines which of the following risk factors
is most likely associated with this diagnosis? - correct answer Genes
Advanced Pathophysiology Questions and
Verified Answers 100% Correct (Grade A)-
Wilkes
Which of the following indicates a nurse understands a proto-oncogene? A proto-
oncogene is best define as a(n) _____ gene. - correct answer normal
Of the following genetic lesions that cause cancer, which is the most common? -
correct answer Point mutations
A 45-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. She reports a
sexual history that includes 43 partners. Which of the following is the most likely
cause of her cancer? - correct answer Human papillomavirus (HPV)
A 30-year-old male with HIV is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. After 2 months, the
virus is still active. Based upon the EBV, which of the following cancers is most likely
to develop in this patient? - correct answer B cell lymphoma
,Which statement indicates the patient has a correct understanding of metastasis? The
most common route of metastasis is through the blood vessels and: - correct answer
Lymphatics
When a patient asks what types of cancers are associated with tobacco use, how
should the nurse respond? - correct answer Squamous and small cell
adenocarcinomas
A 50-year-old female develops skin cancer on her head and neck following years of
sunbathing. Which of the following cancers is the most likely? - correct answer Basal
cell carcinoma
Which of the following compounds has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when
used in combination with smoking? - correct answer Alcohol
, A 25-year-old female was diagnosed with cervical cancer. History reveals she had
many sexual partners, which she indicates is too many to count. Which of the following
is most likely to have caused her cancer? - correct answer HPV-16
A 50-year-old female confirms chronic alcohol intake. This practice places the patient
at risk for cancer in which organs? - correct answer Larynx, esophagus, liver and
breast.
A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic nervous
system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect? - correct
answer Increased cardiac conduction, increased myocardial contractions, increased
HR.
A 30-year-old Caucasian female was recently diagnosed w. primary HTN. She reports
that she eats fairly well, usually having red meat and potatoes daily. She also reports
that her father has HTN as well. A nurse determines which of the following risk factors
is most likely associated with this diagnosis? - correct answer Genes
