NURS 6501 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MIDTERM Exam – Mercer County College
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM- SPRING 2020
Question 1
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When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?Selected
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The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low- density lipoproteins (LDLs) Question 2
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A patient has been diagnosed with an empyema. What does the healthcare professional tell the patient about this condition?Selected
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We will have to drain the pus out of your pleural space. Question 3
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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
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Vomitin g Question 4
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Autocrine stimulation is the ability of cancer cells to do what? 1 / 3
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Secrete growth factors that stimulate their own growth Question 5
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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
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40 to 60 beats/min Question 6
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Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen or after immunization against the antigen?Selected
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Active-acquired immunity Question 7
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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
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Women who have a high body mass index Question 8
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A student asks the healthcare professional to describe exotoxins. Which statement by the professional is best? 2 / 3
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Exotoxins are released during the lysis of bacteria. Question 9
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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?Selected
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A mutation in this gene allows continuous cell growth. Question 10
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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
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Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells Question 11
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A healthcare professional is educating a patient on asthma. The professional tells the patient that the most successful treatment for chronic asthma begins with which action?Selected
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Avoidance of the causative agent Question 12
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A healthcare professional is conducting community education on vaccinations. Which statement about vaccines does the professional