Portage Learning NURS 231 Pathophysiology Module 2 Exam 2022 Q4 UPDATE

Portage Learning NURS 231 Pathophysiology Module 2 Exam 2022 Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 57 minutes 90.5 out of 100 Score for this quiz: 90.5 out of 100 This attempt took 57 minutes. Question 1 3 / 3 pts True/False: Blood tests for tumor markers can make a diagnosis of cancer. Why or why not? Your Answer: it is false because,levels are elevated under the bening condition, however the most levels are not elevated in early stages of malignant False, only tissue can diagnose. Tumor markers are helpful to assess response to therapy or reoccurrence. Question 2 3 / 3 pts What is the most important procedure in diagnosing the correct cancer and histology? Your Answer: tissue biopsy tissue biopsy Question 3 2 / 4 pts 1. List two signs or symptoms a patient may present with that might indicate a cancer diagnosis: 2. What are two systemic manifestations of cancer exhibited by cancer patients? Your Answer: pain and bleeding weight loss and hair loss, 1. Bleeding; sore that doesn’t heal; fluid in the pleural, pericardial, or peritoneal spaces; chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, abdominal discomfort or swelling. Other possible answers can include a mass or lump, pain (need to be specific), fatigue, fevers, weight loss 2. Weight loss, wasting of body fat and muscle tissue, weakness, anorexia, and anemia, fatigue, sleep disturbances