NURS 231 PATHOPHYS FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

A bodybuilder's muscles will display hyperplasia. ANSWER: False Barrett esophagus is an example of dysplasia ANSWER: false hypertrophy is an increase in the size of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the number of cells ANSWER: True Lack of nerve stimulation can cause cells to atrophy ANSWER: True proportion of people with a disease who are positive for the disease ANSWER: sensitivity Deeagles - Stuvia US how likely the same result will occur if repeated ANSWER: reliability how a tool measures what it is intended to measure ANSWER: validity people without the disease who are negative on a given test ANSWER: specificity Which is NOT true of the cytoskeleton? ANSWER: it includes peroxisomes and proteasomes Which of the following are true of the cell? Select all that apply. ANSWER: 1: Proteins carry out the functions of the cell membrane 2:Lysosomes are the digestive system of the cell 3:Microfilaments are thin, threadlike cytoplasmic structures Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply. ANSWER: 1: Controls the transport of materials from the outside fluids to within 2:Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle cells 3: Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation Which are false of the mitochondria? Select all that apply. Deeagles - Stuvia US ANSWER: 1: They are found far from the site of energy consumption. 2:They control free radicals. High blood pressure is an example of which of the following? ANSWER: pathophysiology A patient complains of chest pain and an elevated blood pressure. What are these examples of? ANSWER: signs and symptoms Which of the following is true of a test's sensitivity? ANSWER: If negative, it can safely be assumed that the person does not have a disease Chemical agents (poison, alcohol) are examples of which of the following? ANSWER: Etiologic factors Define tertiary prevention and give an example: ANSWER: Tertiary prevention occurs after a disease has been diagnosed and clinical intervention is needed to reduce complications or deterioration. One example is the use of certain medications one must take after a heart attack to help reduce the risk of a future event or death