NR 283: Patho |

NR 283: Patho | A 20yr male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand? - correct answersA. Eosinophils B. Neutrophils C. Leukotrienes D. Monocytes Answer: B A nurse examines callouses on a patients feet. Which cellular adaptation has likely occurred in the epithelium causing thickness of skin? - correct answersHyperplasia A nurse is caring for a 50 yr male who works outdoors. He tells the nurse he is concerned about skin cancer. The nurse is aware the most common type of cancer is: - correct answersAdenocarcinoma A nurse is caring for a patient with down syndrome. What category of genetic disorder does down syndrome represent? - correct answersChromosome disorder A pathology report identifies abnormal changes in the size, shape, and organization of mature cells. How would the nurse best classify these changes? - correct answersDysplasia Caseation necrosis refers to an area where: - correct answersdead cells from a thick cheesy substance Chemical mediators are released during the inflammatory response. What two of these are chemical mediators. - correct answersHistamine and bradykinin During childhood, the thymus decreases in size. This is referred to as what type of atrophy? - correct answersPhysiologic atrophy Nursing students create an analogy to explain the concept of free radicals. They describe the setting of a bar. Which of the following characters does the free radical play. - correct answersThe tram