WGU D236 Pathophysiology Certification practice test exam Q&A

WGU D236 Pathophysiology Certification practice test exam Q&A Which types of tissue most often develop tumors? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epithelial and connective tissues Papilloma - CORRECT ANSWER-A wart Lipoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Begins in fatty tissue Myoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Fibroid Chondroma - CORRECT ANSWER-Benign tumor of cartilage cells What are sarcomas? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are tumors that can be found anywhere and begin in connective tissue What are the early signs of lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Fevers and night sweats What is radiation therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-When seeds are implanted into a malignant prostate and then irradiated, this is called radiation therapy. This is used to reduce damage to healthy tissue What is a vesicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small fluid filled elevation of skin (e.g. blister) What is a pustule? - CORRECT ANSWER-elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris What is a macule? - CORRECT ANSWER-A spot that is not raised or depressed. (such as a freckle) What is a papule? - CORRECT ANSWER-A firm raised area of the skin (such as a pimple) What is an excoriation? - CORRECT ANSWER-scratch in the skin Laceration - CORRECT ANSWER-Rough jagged wound Fissure - CORRECT ANSWER-Crack in the s