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NSG 530 Exam 1 Advanced Pathophysiology-Wilkes Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!!
The angiogenesis process, which allows tumors to develop new blood
vessels, is triggered and regulated by tumor-secreted:
-Procoagulants
-Growth factors
-Attachment factors
-Proteolytic enzymes
-Growth factors
An oncology nurse is caring for a client with newly diagnosed B-cell
lymphoma. Extensive blood work has been drawn and sent to the lab.
Results reveal an elevated antiapoptotic protein BCL-2 level. The
client/family asks, "What does this mean?" The health care provider
bases his or her response on the fact that:
-The client's immune system is trying to kill the cancer cell by sending
this protein to engulf it.
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-This is a good result. Normal cells undergo apoptosis if DNA is
damaged in any way.
-This means the cancer cells have found a way to survive and grow even
with damaged DNA.
-The client's body is trying to limit the blood supply to the cancer cells
by producing high levels of this protein.
-This means the cancer cells have found a way to survive and grow even
with damaged DNA.
Genetic screening may be indicated for individuals who have a family
history of which of the following neoplasms?
-Liver cancer
-Multiple myeloma
-Leukemia
-Breast cancer
-Breast cancer
A breast cancer client has just learned that her tumor clinical stage is T3,
N2, M0. After the physician leaves, the client asks the nurse to explain
this to her again. The nurse will use which of the following statements in
his or her answer? Your:
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-Tumor is very small and has zero number of mitoses.
-Tumor has metastasized to at least three distal sites and you have cancer
in your lymph nodes.
-Tumor is large and at least two lymph nodes are positive for cancer
cells.
-Extent of disease is unknown, but it looks like your cancer has stayed
intact and not spread to the bloodstream.
-Tumor is large and at least two lymph nodes are positive for cancer
cells.
A 2-year-old child has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma. The tumor is
extremely large. Parents ask how this cancer could be so extensive, yet
the child has not displayed many symptoms until this past week. Nurses
explain that early diagnosis of childhood cancers is often difficult
because the signs and symptoms are:
-Already present at birth
-Absent until the late stage
-Similar to those of other childhood diseases
-Seen as developmental delays
-Similar to those of other childhood diseases
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An oncology nurse who has worked for many years providing care for
children with cancer has taken a job on an adult oncology unit of a
hospital. What differences might the nurse anticipate in this new job?
-There will be a greater number of cancers that are epithelial in origin.
-A greater proportion of the clients will have cancer that involves the
hematopoietic system.
-The nurse will be working with more clients who have blastomas.
-More clients will be receiving treatment for leukemia.
-There will be a greater number of cancers that are epithelial in origin.
Which of the following patients of primary care physician would not
require extra screening for cancer?
-A 51 year-old woman whose grandmother died of breast cancer.
-A 48 year-old man who takes immunosuppressant drugs following a
kidney transplant.
-A 50 year-old male who is obese and has a low-fiber, high-fat diet.
-A 38 year-old female with Down syndrome and congenital scoliosis
-A 38 year-old female with Down syndrome and congenital scoliosis
NSG 530 Exam 1 Advanced Pathophysiology-Wilkes Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!!
The angiogenesis process, which allows tumors to develop new blood
vessels, is triggered and regulated by tumor-secreted:
-Procoagulants
-Growth factors
-Attachment factors
-Proteolytic enzymes
-Growth factors
An oncology nurse is caring for a client with newly diagnosed B-cell
lymphoma. Extensive blood work has been drawn and sent to the lab.
Results reveal an elevated antiapoptotic protein BCL-2 level. The
client/family asks, "What does this mean?" The health care provider
bases his or her response on the fact that:
-The client's immune system is trying to kill the cancer cell by sending
this protein to engulf it.
,2|Page
-This is a good result. Normal cells undergo apoptosis if DNA is
damaged in any way.
-This means the cancer cells have found a way to survive and grow even
with damaged DNA.
-The client's body is trying to limit the blood supply to the cancer cells
by producing high levels of this protein.
-This means the cancer cells have found a way to survive and grow even
with damaged DNA.
Genetic screening may be indicated for individuals who have a family
history of which of the following neoplasms?
-Liver cancer
-Multiple myeloma
-Leukemia
-Breast cancer
-Breast cancer
A breast cancer client has just learned that her tumor clinical stage is T3,
N2, M0. After the physician leaves, the client asks the nurse to explain
this to her again. The nurse will use which of the following statements in
his or her answer? Your:
,3|Page
-Tumor is very small and has zero number of mitoses.
-Tumor has metastasized to at least three distal sites and you have cancer
in your lymph nodes.
-Tumor is large and at least two lymph nodes are positive for cancer
cells.
-Extent of disease is unknown, but it looks like your cancer has stayed
intact and not spread to the bloodstream.
-Tumor is large and at least two lymph nodes are positive for cancer
cells.
A 2-year-old child has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma. The tumor is
extremely large. Parents ask how this cancer could be so extensive, yet
the child has not displayed many symptoms until this past week. Nurses
explain that early diagnosis of childhood cancers is often difficult
because the signs and symptoms are:
-Already present at birth
-Absent until the late stage
-Similar to those of other childhood diseases
-Seen as developmental delays
-Similar to those of other childhood diseases
, 4|Page
An oncology nurse who has worked for many years providing care for
children with cancer has taken a job on an adult oncology unit of a
hospital. What differences might the nurse anticipate in this new job?
-There will be a greater number of cancers that are epithelial in origin.
-A greater proportion of the clients will have cancer that involves the
hematopoietic system.
-The nurse will be working with more clients who have blastomas.
-More clients will be receiving treatment for leukemia.
-There will be a greater number of cancers that are epithelial in origin.
Which of the following patients of primary care physician would not
require extra screening for cancer?
-A 51 year-old woman whose grandmother died of breast cancer.
-A 48 year-old man who takes immunosuppressant drugs following a
kidney transplant.
-A 50 year-old male who is obese and has a low-fiber, high-fat diet.
-A 38 year-old female with Down syndrome and congenital scoliosis
-A 38 year-old female with Down syndrome and congenital scoliosis
