Path 370 Assessment 1 (CH. 1, 2, 4, 7) UPDATED EXAM
The effect of stress on the immune system
a. may involve enhancement or impairment the immune system.
b. most often involves enhancement of the immune system.
c. is unknown.
d. has been demonstrated to be non-existent in studies. - ANSWER-a. ...
a. may involve enhancement or impairment the immune system.
b. most often involves enhancement of the immune system.
c. is unknown.
d. has been demonstrated to be non-existent in studies. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. may
involve enhancement or impairment the immune system.
Metaplasia is
a. the disorganization of cells into various sizes, shapes, and arrangements.
b. an irreversible cellular adaptation.
,c. the transformation of a cell type to malignancy.
d. the replacement of one differentiated cell type with another. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
d. the replacement of one differentiated cell type with another.
Retroviruses are associated with human cancers, including
a. Burkitt lymphoma.
b. hepatic cancer.
c. Hodgkin's lymphoma.
d. pancreatic cancer. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. Burkitt lymphoma.
An increase in organ size and function caused by increased workload is termed
a. metaplasia
b. atrophy.
c. inflammation.
d. hypertrophy. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-d. hypertrophy.
Reperfusion injury to cells
a. results in very little cellular damage.
b. involves formation of free radicals.
c. results from calcium deficiency in cells.
d. occurs following nutritional injury. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. involves formation of
free radicals.
, Your patient is scheduled for a staging procedure. She wants to know what that
means. The correct response is which of the following?
a. It is based on exploratory surgery.
b. It is biochemical testing of tumor cells to determine the genetic basis of the
tumor.
c. It is a histologic examination of tissues to determine the degree of tumor
differentiation.
d. It is a procedure for determining the extent of tumor spread. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
d. It is a procedure for determining the extent of tumor spread.
The primary adaptive purpose of the substances produced in the alarm stage is
a. invoke resting state.
b. energy and repair.
c. set a new baseline steady-state.
d. produce exhaustion. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. energy and repair.
Paraneoplastic syndromes in cancer involve excessive production of substances by
multiple means. A common substance found in excessive amounts resulting from
cancer paraneoplastic syndromes is
a. potassium
b. tumor necrosis factor
c. insulin
d. calcium - ✔✔✔ANSWER-d. calcium
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NURSING2EXAM. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
