NURS 6501 Midterm Exam
NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM
- SPRING 2021
Question 1
1 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 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?
NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM
- SPRING 2021
Question 1
1 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 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?
