Exam 1: NUR2063 / NUR 2063
(Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
Define anaplastic cells
Answer:
Cells that have lost their specialized functions; undergone significant and abnormal changes in their structure and appearance, deviating from their normal cellular characteristics.
Question:
Tool used to screen for breast cancer
Answer:
Mammogram
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Question:
What is the age you do a colon screen?
Answer:
Colorectal screening begins at age 45 for both genders; unless history of in family
Question:
Define neoplasia
Answer:
the formation or presence of a new, abnormal growth of tissue
Question:
What causes contact dermatitis?
Answer:
Acute inflammatory skin reaction
Allergens: metals, plants, cosmetic and personal care products, medications,
latex
Irritants: harsh chemicals, occupational irritants, friction or rubbing
Environmental factors: heat and humidity, sun exposure
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Question:
Know presentation of scabies
Answer:
Small, light brown streaks on the skin Mites burrow into skin and cause an inflammatory response (erythema- red patches on the skin and intense itchy skin)
Question:
This hypersensitivity reaction results in urticaria
Answer:
Type I
Hives: raised skin lesions, often triggered by food or medicine
Causes immediate inflammation and itchy skin
Question:
These cells undergo rapid proliferation in psoriasis patients
Answer:
Keratinocytes
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Question:
Define ALL burn types and be able to differentiate among them
Answer:
First degree- superficial, affecting only epidermis, typically heal within a few days to a week without scarring. Pain, redness, and mild swelling are common Second degree- involve both epidermis and varying depths of dermis.Superficial partial-thickness burns are painful, have blisters, and heal within two to three weeks with minimal scarring. Deep partial-thickness burns may appear white, have less pain, and take longer to heal Third degree- extend through the entire skin and may involve deeper tissues.Result in white or charred skin, usually painless and require medical attention due to hte high risk of complications and scarring
Question:
Know the etiology of hemangiomas
Answer:
Bright red vascular birthmarks Caused by bessels proliferating Benign vascular tumors
Genetic factors: Genetic Predisposition, Familial Occurrence
Vascular Development Abnormalities: Disrupted Angiogenesis, Vascular
Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
Hormonal factors: Hormonal influence
Environmental triggers: Trauma or injury, sunlight and UV radtiation
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