NUR313 Patho midterm study guide

NUR313 Patho midterm study guide questions and answers Which statement is a description of the characteristics of apoptosis? a. Programmed cell death of scattered, single cells b. Characterized by swelling of the nucleus and cytoplasm c. Unpredictable patterns of cell death d. Results in benign malignancies ANS: A 2. Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen or after immunization against the antigen a. Active acquired immunity b. Passive-acquired immunity c. Active Innate Immunity d. Passive Innate Immunity Ans: A 3. After ovulation, the uterine endometrial cells divide under the influence of estrogen. This process is an example of hormonal: a. Hyperplasia c. Hypertrophy b. Dysplasia d. Anaplasia ANS: A Hormonal hyperplasia chiefly occurs in estrogen-dependent organs, such as the uterus and breast. After ovulation, for example, estrogen stimulates the endometrium to grow and thicken for reception of the fertilized ovum. The other options do not accurately describe the process identified in the question 4. Potassium and sodium are transported across plasma membranes by: a. Passive electrolyte channels b. Coupled channels c. Adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase enzyme) d. diffusion Ans: C 5. Which condition poses the highest risk for a cerebrovascular accident( CVA) a. Insulin -resistant diabetes mellitus b. Hypertension c. Polycythemia d. Smoking Ans: B 6. What causes the edema that occurs during inflammatory process? a. Vasodilation of blood vessels b. Emigration of neutrophils c. Endothelial cell contraction d. Increased capillary permeability