PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NUR 521 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 VERIFIED AND GRADED
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NUR 521 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 VERIFIED AND GRADED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NUR 521 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 VERIFIED AND GRADED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NUR 521 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 VERIFIED AND GRADED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NUR 521
EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024 VERIFIED AND
GRADED
1. Which component of the epidermis initiates immune responses and
provides a defense against environmental antigens?: Langerhans cells
2. Which cells of the dermis release histamine and play a role in the
hypersensitivity reactions of the skin?: Mast cells
3. Which cells of the dermis secrete connective tissue matrix?: Fibroblasts
4. Which gland releases secretions that are important in thermoregulation
and cooling of the body through evaporation?: Eccrine
5. Which receptors of the sympathetic nervous system regulate heat loss
through the skin?: ±-Adrenergic
, .
6. Which type of dressings should the healthcare professional apply to
pressure ulcers?: Flat, moisture-retaining
7. Keloids are caused by excessive amounts of which substance in the
corneum during connective tissue repair?: Collagen
8. In allergic contact dermatitis, which cells possess the antigens and
present them to T cells?: Langerhan cells
9. In latex allergies, which immunoglobulin (Ig) is associated with an
immediate reaction?: IgE
10. A healthcare professional assesses a patient who presents with a single
lesion on the trunk that is circular, demarcated, and salmon pink. The lesion
measures approximately 3 to 4 cm in diameter. What treatment option does
the professional educate the patient about?: Oral erythromycin regime
11. Cutaneous vasculitis develops from the deposit of which substance?:
Immune complexes
12. The student learns that which skin lesion is mediated by the
immunoglobulin E (IgE)-stimulated release of histamine, bradykinin, or
kallikrein from mast cells?: Uticaria
, .
13. A patient with scleroderma asks the healthcare professional how this
condition was acquired. What response is best?: Auto antibodies
14. A healthcare professional assesses a patient who has elevated lesions
on the face that are waxy and yellowish. What condition does the professional
discuss with the patient?: Seborrheic keratosis
15. Lesions that usually have depressed centers with rolled borders and are
frequently located on the face and neck characterize which malignancy?:
Basal cell carcinoma
16. The student learns that alteration of which gene is associated with basal
cell carcinoma?: TP53
17. Bowen disease is a form of which type of cancer?: Squamous cell
carcinoma 18 A patient has an intradermal nevus. What assessment does the
healthcare professional know is consistent with this lesion?: Regular edges
with bristle-like hairs
19. Which cell is thought to be the progenitor cell of Kaposi sarcoma?:
Endothelial
20. A patient is brought to the Emergency Department with cold, white, waxy
fingers and toes. The patient denies pain. Which intervention does the
healthcare professional provide as the priority?: Immersing in warm water
21. A patient was hospitalized with frostbite and is receiving ibuprofen. The
patient asks the healthcare professional to explain the rationale for the drug.
What is the best response?: Inhibiting prostaglandins
, .
22. A patient has an onychomycosis. Where would the healthcare
professional assess this disorder?: Fingernail
23. A patient has a furuncle. Where would the healthcare professional
assess the patient for this condition?: Hair follicles
24. What effects does normal aging have on the wound healing process?:
Decreased cell proliferation
Decreased blood supply
Depressed immune responses
25. Which information does the student learn about a nevus?: A nevus is an
aggregation of melanocytes.
Nevi begin to form at the ages of 3 to 5 years.
Nevi share a relationship with melanoma.
26. What information does the student learn about Kaposi sarcoma?: Kaposi
sarcoma is a vascular malignancy.
It is associated with drug-induced immunosuppression.
Kaposi sarcoma is associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
27. A patient has psoriasis. Which drug classifications does the healthcare
professional advise the patient to avoid if possible?: Beta Blockers 28.
Which inflammatory mediators are active in frostbite?: Histamine
Prostaglandins Bradykinin
29. A woman has developed hirsutism. What conditions should the healthcare
professional assess her for? (Select all that apply.): Adrenal hyperplasia
Polycystic ovaries
30. Which immunoglobulin (Ig) is elevated in atopic dermatitis?: IgE
31. Which leukocytes are elevated in atopic dermatitis?: Eosinophils
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