Course NURS-6501N-32,Advanced Pathophysiology.2020 Spring Qtr 02/24-
05/17-PT27
Test Exam - Week 6 Midterm
Started 4/4/20 3:01 PM
Submitted 4/4/20 5:01 PM Due
Date 4/6/20 1:59 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 98 out of 100 points
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM- SPRING 2020
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
Selected Answer: Cells are unable to make the normal amount of vasodilating cytokines.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with an empyema. What does the healthcare professional tell the patient
about this condition?
Selected Answer: We will have to drain the pus out of your pleural space.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: Vomiting
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Autocrine stimulation is the ability of cancer cells to do what?
Selected Answer: Secrete growth factors that stimulate their own growth
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A patient had a myocardial infarction that damaged the SA node, which is no longer functioning as the