PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM GRADED 100% A+

Question Identify examples of malignant cells. Select all that apply. Answer Squamous cell carcinoma Renal cell carcinoma Kaposi's Sarcoma Question Identify true statements about benign tumors. Select all that apply. Answer • A benign tumor causes much less damage to its host than a malignant tumor. • A benign tumor does not usually have an immediate potential to kill the host. • Benign tumors are more likely to resemble their tissue type of origin than malignant tumors. Question Monocytes that migrate from blood into tissues, and can engulf foreign substances, are called: Answer Macrophages Question Risk factors for cancer include which of these? Select all that apply. Answer • Genetic history • Age • A compromised immune system • Tobacco use • An abnormality in a tumor suppressor gene Question Some over-the-counter pain medications affect prostaglandins. What is true about prostaglandins? Answer They are produced by mast cells, and cause vasodilation and pain. Question The client has localized inflammation. Which assessment would the nurse expect to find? Answer Warmth, redness, and swelling Question The client with allergies will have a high level of: Answer Eosinophils