NURS 6501 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM Exam – Mercer County College.pdf

NURS 6501 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MIDTERM Exam – Mercer County College
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ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM- SPRING 2020
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Question 1
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When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
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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?
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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?
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Question 4
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Autocrine stimulation is the ability of cancer cells to do what?

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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?
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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?
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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?
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Question 8
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A student asks the healthcare professional to describe exotoxins. Which statement by
the professional is best ?
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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 ?
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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?
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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?
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Question 12
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A healthcare professional is conducting community education on vaccinations.