Correct Answers
1). A decrease in the size of a leg after being in a
cast for 6 weeks could indicate which of the
following adaptive cellular changes?
Ans: Atrophy
2). Which of the following terms best defines
death rate?
Ans: Mortality
3). Which of the following is a term for a tumor?
Ans: Neoplasia
4). Which of the following terms means tissue death?
Ans: Necrosis
5). Which of the following describes a condition that occurs for a long period of time?
Ans: Chronic
6). Which type of cellular adaption is common in smokers and occurs when the mature cell
type is replaced with a different mature cell type due to chronic stress and irritation?
Ans: Metaplasia
7). A nurse is educating a patient about ischemia. what is the best definition for ischemia?
Ans: Decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a tissue or organ
8). Which of the following is the best definition of dysplasia?
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, Ans: Immature cells that vary in size, shape, appearance and may precede cancerous
change
9). What is term to describe the number of people with a disease within a group?
Ans: Morbidity
10). A nurse is educating a patient about healthy living. the patient is a smoker, overweight, and
has family history of heart disease. the nurse explains to the patient about their high risk for
heart disease due to
Ans: predisposing factors
11). What are local effects of inflammation? (select all that apply)
Ans: Erythema
Pain
Warmth
12). Which of the following is not an adverse effect of glucocorticoids?
Ans: Faster wound healing
13). A burn that destroys all skin layers and possible underlying tissue is called:
Ans: Full thickness
14). How does the ice help reduce swelling in rice therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation)?
Ans: Increases vasoconstriction
15). What is a factor that could delay wound healing?
Ans: Prolonged use of glucocorticoids
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