NURS231 Pathophysiology Module 2 With Answers (21 Solved Questions)
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Module 2 Exam
Question 1
3 / 3 pts
True/False:
Blood tests for tumor markers can make a diagnosis of cancer. Why or why not?
Your Answer:
False. Because they are elevated in benign conditions, and most are not elevated during early part of malignant conditions.
False, only tissue can diagnose. Tumor markers are helpful to assess response to therapy or reoccurrence.
Question 2
3 / 3 pts
Tissue biopsy is of critical importance in what role?
Your Answer:
Diagnosis of the correct cancer and histology.
Diagnosing the correct cancer and histology.
Question 3
4 / 4 pts
1. List two signs or symptoms a patient may present with that might indicate a cancer diagnosis:
2. What are two systemic manifestations of cancer exhibited by cancer patients?
Your Answer:
1. Bleeding, chest pain
2. Wasting of body fats and muscle tissues, Anorexia
1. Bleeding; sore that doesn’t heal; fluid in the pleural, pericardial, or peritoneal spaces; chest pain, shortness of breath,
cough, abdominal discomfort or swelling. Other possible answers can include a mass or lump, pain (need to be specific),
fatigue, fevers, weight loss
2. Weight loss, wasting of body fat and muscle tissue, weakness, anorexia, and anemia, fatigue, sleep disturbances
Question 4
10 / 10 pts
Explain the TNM system:
Question 1
3 / 3 pts
True/False:
Blood tests for tumor markers can make a diagnosis of cancer. Why or why not?
Your Answer:
False. Because they are elevated in benign conditions, and most are not elevated during early part of malignant conditions.
False, only tissue can diagnose. Tumor markers are helpful to assess response to therapy or reoccurrence.
Question 2
3 / 3 pts
Tissue biopsy is of critical importance in what role?
Your Answer:
Diagnosis of the correct cancer and histology.
Diagnosing the correct cancer and histology.
Question 3
4 / 4 pts
1. List two signs or symptoms a patient may present with that might indicate a cancer diagnosis:
2. What are two systemic manifestations of cancer exhibited by cancer patients?
Your Answer:
1. Bleeding, chest pain
2. Wasting of body fats and muscle tissues, Anorexia
1. Bleeding; sore that doesn’t heal; fluid in the pleural, pericardial, or peritoneal spaces; chest pain, shortness of breath,
cough, abdominal discomfort or swelling. Other possible answers can include a mass or lump, pain (need to be specific),
fatigue, fevers, weight loss
2. Weight loss, wasting of body fat and muscle tissue, weakness, anorexia, and anemia, fatigue, sleep disturbances
Question 4
10 / 10 pts
Explain the TNM system:
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University
West Coast University
Subject
Nursing