NR 283 Patho | Exam 1
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A pathology report identifies abnormal changes in the size, shape, and organization of mature cells. How
would the nurse best classify these changes? - Answer: Dysplasia
Which cellular change occurs in the liver of someone who has had a lobe of the liver removed? - Answer:
Regeneration
What does the nurse understand to be the most common cause of cellular injury? - Answer: Hypoxia
During childhood, the thymus decreases in size. This is referred to as what type of atrophy? - Answer:
Physiologic atrophy
A nurse examines callouses on a patients feet. Which cellular adaptation has likely occurred in the
epithelium causing thickness of skin? - Answer: Hyperplasia
A nurse is caring for a patient with down syndrome. What category of genetic disorder does down
syndrome represent? - Answer: Chromosome disorder
The nurse is aware that ____________ can cause edema. - Answer: Increased capillary permeability
What is true regarding Down Syndrome? - Answer: The typical physical characteristics are present at
birth.
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