o Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is
to stimulate the production of which cells?
• Selected Answer: Platelets
o Question 2 1 out of 1 points
• A healthcare professional is educating a patient about
asthma. The professional states that good control is
, necessary due to which pathophysiologic process?
Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to
increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual
scarring.
o Question 3 1 out of 1 points What is an expected change
in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?
Selected Answer: Arterial stiffening
o Question 4 1 out of 1 points People diagnosed with
neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition
because of which genetic principle? Selected Answer:
Expressivity
o Question 5 1 out of 1 points When endothelial cells are
injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
Selected Answer: Cells are unable to make the normal
amount of vasodilating cytokines.
o Question 6 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional
cares for older adults in a skilled nursing facility. What
should the professional assess for in these individuals
related to cardiovascular functioning? Selected Answer:
Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells
o Question 7 1 out of 1 points What physical sign does the
healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent
blood flow through a vessel? Selected Answer: Murmur
heard on auscultation
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