By which process does "initiation" assist in cancer development?
A. Inflicting mutations at specific sites on the exposed cell's DNA
B. Increasing the transformed cell's capacity for error-free DNA repair
C. Stimulating or enhancing cell division of cells damaged by a carcinogen
D. Making cancer cells appear more normal in order to escape immunosurveillance
A
The process of initiation induces changes in the genes that allow for the activation of pro-to-oncogenes to oncogene status and to be expressed.
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The diagram below represents what type of design? O T O O O
a. Factorial design b. Posttest-only design c. Pretest-posttest control group design d. Time series design
The patient states that her 5-year-old is always running up to relatives and friends and wants to give them a big hug and kiss. The patient asks if her daughter is appropriate in her actions
Based on the concepts of functional communication, the most appropriate reply would be: 1. "Your daughter's actions are definitely dysfunctional." 2. "Your daughter is just being a ‘little girl' and will outgrow being so affectionate." 3. "Your daughter is going through a normal developmental phase." 4. "Does your mother-in-law show signs of affection toward your daughter?"
Which behaviors help patients develop trust in the nurse?
a. Answering questions with authority b. Sharing personal information to indicate openness c. Conveying acceptance of the patient and a nonjudgmental attitude d. Meeting with the patient spontaneously because that indicates caring
The nurse is providing teaching on how to administer nasal drops. Which of the following responses by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "We need to be careful not to stimulate a sneeze.". B) "She needs to remain still for at least 10 minutes after administration.". C) "Our daughter should lie on her back with her head hyperextended.". D) "We must not let the dropper make contact with the nasal membranes.".