Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm.pdf - NURS 6501 Advanced...

NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm.
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Question 1
The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells?
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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?
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Question 3
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What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?
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Question 4
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People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because of which
genetic principle?
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Question 5
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When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
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Question 6
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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?

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Question 7
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What physical sign does the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent blood flow through a
vessel?
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Question 8
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What are tumor cell markers?
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Question 9
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Once they have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do natural killer (NK) cells
actively attack?
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Question 10
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Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the release of
gastrin?
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Question 11
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What is the single most common cause of cellular injury?
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Question 12
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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?
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Question 13
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Surfactant produced by type II alveolar cells facilitates alveolar distention and ventilation by which
mechanism?
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Question 14
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A patient is brought to the Emergency Department with a gunshot wound to the chest. The healthcare
professional assesses an abnormality involving a pleural rupture that acts as a one-way valve, permitting
air to enter on inspiration but preventing its escape by closing during expiration. What action by the
healthcare professional is the priority ?