Which biologic characteristic is specific to normal differentiated adult cells but not to cancer cells?
a. Anaplasia
b. Hypertrophy
c. Aneuploidy
d. Loose adherence
B
Some normal tissues increase in size by having individual cells get larger, a process called hypertrophy. Cancer cells tend to grow by hyperplasia. The other characteristics are associated with cancer cells.
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The anatomy and physiology instructor discusses the thalamus with the nursing class. The instructor tells the students that the thalamus does what?
A) Relays motor impulses from the cortex to the spinal cord B) Is responsible for voluntary movement C) Sends information into the cerebrum to transfer sensations D) Helps maintain red blood cell (RBC) production
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In determining whether this staffing concern should be reported to an outside agency, the nurse understands that, with whistle blowing: a. reporting unsafe staffing levels to The Joint Commission provides protection from the employer. b. keeping copies of documented inappropriate staffing patterns in the nurse's personal file is illegal. c. when observing inappropriate staffing, the nurse should record her personal thoughts concerning the outcomes. d. one should seek guidance from a trusted individual who can provide an objective point of view.
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a. Anxiety, blurred vision, agitation b. Clammy skin, constricted pupils, decreased level of consciousness c. Fatigue, paranoia, hallucinations d. Panic behaviors, tachycardia, hypertension