Final Exam Review: NUR2063 /
NUR 2063 (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Essentials of Pathophysiology
| Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What do Mast cells release and what is it's role?
Answer:
Releases histamine, which stimulates vasodilation (increased blood flow to
the area)
Question:
What is Cancer? How does it differ from normal cells?
Answer:
The uncontrolled proliferation of cells that no longer respond to normal
regulatory processes.
Differs by size, shape, number, differentiation, purpose, and function.
,Question:
What are Benign tumors?
Answer:
Consists of cells that are reproducing more rapidly than normal cells.
These tumors are more like normal cells and cause fewer problems. Benign
cells are usually encapsulated and unable to metastasize.
The tumor, however, can compress surrounding tissue as it grows.
These tumors can usually causes problems due to that compression.
Question:
What are Malignant tumors?
Answer:
Consist of nonfunctioning cells that reproducing rapidly.
Such tumors often penetrate surrounding tissue and spread to secondary
sites.
The tumor's ability to metastasize depends on its ability to access and survive
in the circulatory or lymphatic system.
, Question:
What is Carcinogenesis? What are the 3 phases?
Answer:
Is the process by which cancer develops and it occurs in three phases.
1. Invitation: Involves the exposure of the cell to a substance or event
2. Promotion: Involves the mutated cells' exposure to factors (e.g., hormones,
nitrates, or nicotine) that promote growth
3. Progression: The tumor invades, metastasizes (spreads), and becomes
resistant to drug therapy
Question:
What can cause Skin changes in the Elderly?
Answer:
Environmental factors
Genetic makeup
Nutrition
(may all contribute to these changes)
NUR 2063 (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Essentials of Pathophysiology
| Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What do Mast cells release and what is it's role?
Answer:
Releases histamine, which stimulates vasodilation (increased blood flow to
the area)
Question:
What is Cancer? How does it differ from normal cells?
Answer:
The uncontrolled proliferation of cells that no longer respond to normal
regulatory processes.
Differs by size, shape, number, differentiation, purpose, and function.
,Question:
What are Benign tumors?
Answer:
Consists of cells that are reproducing more rapidly than normal cells.
These tumors are more like normal cells and cause fewer problems. Benign
cells are usually encapsulated and unable to metastasize.
The tumor, however, can compress surrounding tissue as it grows.
These tumors can usually causes problems due to that compression.
Question:
What are Malignant tumors?
Answer:
Consist of nonfunctioning cells that reproducing rapidly.
Such tumors often penetrate surrounding tissue and spread to secondary
sites.
The tumor's ability to metastasize depends on its ability to access and survive
in the circulatory or lymphatic system.
, Question:
What is Carcinogenesis? What are the 3 phases?
Answer:
Is the process by which cancer develops and it occurs in three phases.
1. Invitation: Involves the exposure of the cell to a substance or event
2. Promotion: Involves the mutated cells' exposure to factors (e.g., hormones,
nitrates, or nicotine) that promote growth
3. Progression: The tumor invades, metastasizes (spreads), and becomes
resistant to drug therapy
Question:
What can cause Skin changes in the Elderly?
Answer:
Environmental factors
Genetic makeup
Nutrition
(may all contribute to these changes)
