NURS 6501 Midterm Exam Course NURS-6501N-32,Advanced Pathophysiology.2022 Spring Qtr 02/24-05/17-PT27 Test Exam - Week 6 Midterm Started 4/4/20 3:01 PM
... [Show More] Submitted 4/4/20 5:01 PM Due Date 4/6/20 1:59 AM Status Completed Attempt Score 97 out of 100 bullet
• Task 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells?
Selected Answer: Platelets
• Task 2 1 out of 1 bullet
A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring. • Task 3 1 out of 1 bullet What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?
Selected Answer: Arterial stiffening • Task 4 1 out of 1 bullet People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because of which genetic principle? Selected Answer: Expressivity • Task 5 1 out of 1 bullet When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis? Selected Answer: Cells are unable to make the normal amount of vasodilating cytokines. • Task 6 1 out of 1 bullet 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 Answer: Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells • Task 7 1 out of 1 bullet What physical sign does the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel? Selected Answer: Murmur heard on auscultation • Task 8 1 out of 1 bullet What are tumor cell markers? Selected Answer: Hormones, enzymes, antigens, and antibodies that are produced by cancer cells • Task 9 1 out of 1 bullet Once they have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do natural killer (NK) cells actively attack? Selected Answer: mycoplasma • Task 10 1 out of 1 bullet Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the release of gastrin? Selected Answer: Somatostatin • Task 11 1 out of 1 bullet What is the single most common cause of cellular injury? Selected Answer: Hypoxic injury • Task 12 1 out of 1 bullet A professor has taught the students about the sources of increased [Show Less]