Practice Question
What person should seek medical care to screen for cancer?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
A person with sores on their leg that are not healing
Rationale:
⭐ Non-healing sores may indicate abnormal cell growth and are a red flag for possible cancer.
⭐ Early detection is essential for effective treatment and better outcomes.
⭐ A productive cough with influenza is expected and self-limiting, not cancer-related.
⭐ Weight loss after dieting is intentional, while freckles are benign skin features.
⭐ Nurses should encourage individuals with chronic, unexplained changes to seek medical screening.
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What disease is transmitted via vector-borne transmission?
Answer Choices:
A. Malaria
B. Influenza
C. Syphilis
D. Measles
What is a predisposing factor?
Answer Choices:
A. A measure designed to preserve health and prevent disease
B. A period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state
C. A tendency that promotes the development of a disease
D. A condition that triggers an acute exacerbation of a disease
What is passive immunity?
Answer Choices:
A. Immunity that develops after having an infection
B. Immunity that develops after receiving antibodies
C. Immunity that is gene-specific and related to ethnicity
D. Immunity that develops after receiving a vaccination.
What occurs in the body during the stress response due to the release of cortisol?
Answer Choices:
A. Increased blood volume
B. Bronchodilation
C. Increased blood glucose
D. Retention of sodium
A person getting the influenza vaccine is an example of what type of prevention?
Answer Choices:
A. Primary
B. Tertiary
C. Secondary
D. Quaternary
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pathophysiology
- Answer Choices: 4