NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm / Advanced
Pathophysiology Midterm questions & answers.
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm. • Question 1 The action of
platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which
cells? • Question 2 A healthcare professional is educating a patient
about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary
due to which pathophysiologic process? • Question 3 What is an
expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with
aging? • Question 4 People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have
varying degrees of the condition because of which genetic principle?
• Question 5 When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration
contributes to atherosclerosis? • Question 6 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? • Question 7 What physical sign does
the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent blood flow
through a vessel? • …
, NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm / Advanced
Pathophysiology Midterm questions & answers.
• Question 1
The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells?
Selected Platele
Answer: ts
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states
that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process?
Selected Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial
Answer: hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?
Selected Arterial
Answer: stiffening
• Question 4
0 out of 1 points
People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because
of which genetic principle?
Selected Dominan
Answer: ce
• Question 5
0 out of 1 points
When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
Selected The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density
Answer: lipoproteins (LDLs)
• Question 6
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 Increased rate of falling and dizzy
Answer: spells
, NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm / Advanced
Pathophysiology Midterm questions & answers.
• Question 7
0 out of 1 points
What physical sign does the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent
blood flow through a vessel?
Selected Bounding pulse felt on
Answer: palpation
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
What are tumor cell markers?
Selected Hormones, enzymes, antigens, and antibodies that are produced
Answer: by cancer cells
• Question 9
0 out of 1 points
Once they have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do natural
killer (NK) cells actively attack?
Selected Bacteri
Answer: a
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the
release of gastrin?
Selected Somatosta
Answer: tin
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
What is the single most common cause of cellular injury?
Selected Hypoxic
Answer: injury
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A professor has taught the students about the sources of increased ammonia in patients
with hepatic encephalopathy. What statement by a student indicates the professor
should review this material?
Selected Accumulation of short-chain fatty acids are a source of
Pathophysiology Midterm questions & answers.
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm. • Question 1 The action of
platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which
cells? • Question 2 A healthcare professional is educating a patient
about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary
due to which pathophysiologic process? • Question 3 What is an
expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with
aging? • Question 4 People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have
varying degrees of the condition because of which genetic principle?
• Question 5 When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration
contributes to atherosclerosis? • Question 6 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? • Question 7 What physical sign does
the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent blood flow
through a vessel? • …
, NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm / Advanced
Pathophysiology Midterm questions & answers.
• Question 1
The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells?
Selected Platele
Answer: ts
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states
that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process?
Selected Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial
Answer: hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?
Selected Arterial
Answer: stiffening
• Question 4
0 out of 1 points
People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because
of which genetic principle?
Selected Dominan
Answer: ce
• Question 5
0 out of 1 points
When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
Selected The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density
Answer: lipoproteins (LDLs)
• Question 6
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 Increased rate of falling and dizzy
Answer: spells
, NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm / Advanced
Pathophysiology Midterm questions & answers.
• Question 7
0 out of 1 points
What physical sign does the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent
blood flow through a vessel?
Selected Bounding pulse felt on
Answer: palpation
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
What are tumor cell markers?
Selected Hormones, enzymes, antigens, and antibodies that are produced
Answer: by cancer cells
• Question 9
0 out of 1 points
Once they have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do natural
killer (NK) cells actively attack?
Selected Bacteri
Answer: a
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the
release of gastrin?
Selected Somatosta
Answer: tin
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
What is the single most common cause of cellular injury?
Selected Hypoxic
Answer: injury
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A professor has taught the students about the sources of increased ammonia in patients
with hepatic encephalopathy. What statement by a student indicates the professor
should review this material?
Selected Accumulation of short-chain fatty acids are a source of
