NUR 2090: HEENT Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
Function of Lymphatic System Correct Answer: Actively regulates tissue fluid
homeostasis
Traffics immune cells to draining lymph nodes to mitigate infections
Absorption of fat
Role of spleen Correct Answer: it filters blood by removing old red blood cells,
removing iron from hemoglobin for reuse, produces lympohcytes and
antibodies to fight infection (lymphatic organ)
Paget's Disease Correct Answer: a bone disease of unknown cause
characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by
abnormal bone formation
Osteitis Deformans Correct Answer: bone deformities due to a failure of bone
remodeling
Acromegaly Correct Answer: abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Parotid gland enlargment Correct Answer: Rapid painful enlargement seen in
response to mumps, blockage of duct, abscess, or tumor
Cushing syndrome Correct Answer: group of signs and symptoms produced by
excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex
Correct Answers
Function of Lymphatic System Correct Answer: Actively regulates tissue fluid
homeostasis
Traffics immune cells to draining lymph nodes to mitigate infections
Absorption of fat
Role of spleen Correct Answer: it filters blood by removing old red blood cells,
removing iron from hemoglobin for reuse, produces lympohcytes and
antibodies to fight infection (lymphatic organ)
Paget's Disease Correct Answer: a bone disease of unknown cause
characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by
abnormal bone formation
Osteitis Deformans Correct Answer: bone deformities due to a failure of bone
remodeling
Acromegaly Correct Answer: abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Parotid gland enlargment Correct Answer: Rapid painful enlargement seen in
response to mumps, blockage of duct, abscess, or tumor
Cushing syndrome Correct Answer: group of signs and symptoms produced by
excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex