HCR 240 Pathophysiology Midterm
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are abnormal bands of internal scar tissue that can form after invasive surgical procedures called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Adhesions
These childhood diseases were prominent 50 years ago; however, the introduction of vaccines makes
these rare to see now. Symptoms of these diseases are often a rash. These diseases are ______. -
CORRECT ANSWER - MMR
A wound has extensive loss of tissue that requires fibrous tissue to fill the wound. This wound often takes
a longer duration to heal and often will form a scar. What is this type of wound healing called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Secondary intention
Which one of the following genetic disorders is primarily a respiratory system disorder where there are
increased secretions of mucus in the airway? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cystic fibrosis
MRSA and VRSA are bacteria strains that are resistant to certain types of antibiotics. The bacteria
colonizes the skin and can be life-threatening due to its virulence. This bacteria is __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Staphylococcus
A genetically programmed cell death is a process that can destroy cells that are no longer needed. What is
the best method to do this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Apoptosis
A client has a wound that has a fluid filled with cellular debris and white blood cells, often called pus.
What is the clinical name of this fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER - Purulent exudate
After a wound that did not heal correctly, a client cannot swallow any food because his esophagus has too
much scar tissue to allow any passage through this tube. What is this called? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stricture
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are abnormal bands of internal scar tissue that can form after invasive surgical procedures called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Adhesions
These childhood diseases were prominent 50 years ago; however, the introduction of vaccines makes
these rare to see now. Symptoms of these diseases are often a rash. These diseases are ______. -
CORRECT ANSWER - MMR
A wound has extensive loss of tissue that requires fibrous tissue to fill the wound. This wound often takes
a longer duration to heal and often will form a scar. What is this type of wound healing called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Secondary intention
Which one of the following genetic disorders is primarily a respiratory system disorder where there are
increased secretions of mucus in the airway? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cystic fibrosis
MRSA and VRSA are bacteria strains that are resistant to certain types of antibiotics. The bacteria
colonizes the skin and can be life-threatening due to its virulence. This bacteria is __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Staphylococcus
A genetically programmed cell death is a process that can destroy cells that are no longer needed. What is
the best method to do this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Apoptosis
A client has a wound that has a fluid filled with cellular debris and white blood cells, often called pus.
What is the clinical name of this fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER - Purulent exudate
After a wound that did not heal correctly, a client cannot swallow any food because his esophagus has too
much scar tissue to allow any passage through this tube. What is this called? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stricture
