NURS 6501 Midterm Exam Course NURS-6501N-
• Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of
... [Show More] which
cells?
Selected Answer: Platelets
• 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 Answer: Uncontrolled
inflammation leads to increased bronchial 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 Answer: Arterial stiffening • Question 4 1 out of 1 points People diagnosed with
neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because of which genetic principle?
Selected Answer: Expressivity • Question 5 1 out of 1 points When endothelial cells are injured, what
alteration contributes to atherosclerosis? Selected Answer: Cells are unable to make the normal
amount of vasodilating cytokines. • 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 Answer: Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells •
Question 7 1 out of 1 points What physical sign does the healthcare professional relate to the result
of turbulent blood flow through a vessel? Selected Answer: Murmur heard on auscultation •
Question 8 1 out of 1 points What are tumor cell markers? Selected Answer: Hormones, enzymes,
antigens, and antibodies that are produced by cancer cells • Question 9 1 out of 1 points Once they
have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do natural killer (NK) cells actively
attack? Selected Answer: mycoplasma • Question 10 1 out of 1 points Which gastric hormone
inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the release of gastrin? Selected Answer:
Somatostatin • Question 11 1 out of 1 points What is the single most common cause of cellular
injury? Selected Answer: Hypoxic 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 Answer: [Show Less]