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NR283 / NR-283 Exam 1 (Latest Update ):
Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and
Verified Answers | 100% Correct – Chamberlain.
When a person is injured, which substances contribute to the pain they
experience? Select all that apply - ANSWER-Bradykinin
Histamine
Prostaglandin
Acute pain - ANSWER-Described as sharp
Originates anywhere in the body (somatic
or visceral); localized or generalized
Chronic pain - ANSWER-Example: persistent headaches
Described as aching, throbbing, or widespread
Originates anywhere in the body; generalized
and unable to state an exact location
Ischemic pain - ANSWER-• Originates anywhere in the body
• Duration: short term
Described as aching, burning, prickling, or
shooting, depending on the location of the
ischemia
Stimulus: existing condition; chemical
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Which of the following could increase the risk of having a seizure or
injury from a seizure? Select all that apply - ANSWER-1. Poor
management of diabetes and insulin
2. If an aura is experienced, ignore it
Which of the following is a cause of an acute symptomatic seizure?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1. Abnormally low sodium level
2. Acute traumatic head injury
3. Insulin overdose
4. Drug or alcohol withdrawal
What is the goal of perfusion? - ANSWER-Flood the tissues with high
amounts of oxygen and nutrients.
Drag and drop the perfusion type to match the corresponding
description.
Amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute. _______Volume of
blood that flows from arteries to capillaries. _______ - ANSWER-
Central
Tissue
Targets vital organs - ANSWER-Central perfusion
Targets skin and local areas - ANSWER-Tissue perfusion
Targets the brain - ANSWER-Cerebral perfusion
Targets the heart - ANSWER-Myocardial perfusion
Infarction - ANSWER-area of dead tissue
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Hypoxia - ANSWER-not enough oxygen to exchange
Hypoxemia - ANSWER-not enough oxygen in the blood
Necrosis - ANSWER-tissue death
Ischemia - ANSWER-poor perfusion to the tissue/organ
What are some risk factors associated with a case of poor perfusion due
to an artery blockage? - ANSWER-Dyslipidemia(abnormally high or
low amounts of any or all lipids or lipoproteins in the blood)
Atherosclerotic heart disease
Hypertension
Prevention level for DASH diet - ANSWER-primary
Prevention level for Lipid screening - ANSWER-secondary
Prevention level for lipid lowering agents - ANSWER-tertiary
Prevention level for stent placement - ANSWER-tertiary
Prevention level for weight management - ANSWER-primary
Prevention level for physical - ANSWER-secondary
______________ is the __________ lipoprotein that is used to transport
____________ away from the peripheral cells to the liver for
____________. - ANSWER-High-density lipoprotein
Good
Cholesterol
Excretion
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Which statement describes the cause of coronary artery disease? -
ANSWER-A buildup of plaque on the inside of a coronary artery leads
to reduced heart circulation.
Which clinical manifestations are observable when an individual has
coronary artery disease? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Shortness of
breath while exercising
Palpitations
Swelling in the lower extremities
Types of fat that travel through the bloodstream - ANSWER-lipids
A fatty substance produced by the liver that travels through the
bloodstream - ANSWER-Cholesterol
Main type of lipids in the blood that provides energy to the body -
ANSWER-Triglycerides
Occurs when the lipid concentrations in the bloodstream are higher than
normal - ANSWER-Hyperlipidemia
Which findings are expected in an individual with hypoxia caused by
altered perfusion? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Pain
Swelling
Difficulty
breathing
Fatigue
Which pathophysiological conditions can lead to coronary artery
disease? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Diabetes
Hypertension
What test can confirm that someone has coronary artery disease? -
ANSWER-Exercise stress test
NR283 / NR-283 Exam 1 (Latest Update ):
Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and
Verified Answers | 100% Correct – Chamberlain.
When a person is injured, which substances contribute to the pain they
experience? Select all that apply - ANSWER-Bradykinin
Histamine
Prostaglandin
Acute pain - ANSWER-Described as sharp
Originates anywhere in the body (somatic
or visceral); localized or generalized
Chronic pain - ANSWER-Example: persistent headaches
Described as aching, throbbing, or widespread
Originates anywhere in the body; generalized
and unable to state an exact location
Ischemic pain - ANSWER-• Originates anywhere in the body
• Duration: short term
Described as aching, burning, prickling, or
shooting, depending on the location of the
ischemia
Stimulus: existing condition; chemical
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Which of the following could increase the risk of having a seizure or
injury from a seizure? Select all that apply - ANSWER-1. Poor
management of diabetes and insulin
2. If an aura is experienced, ignore it
Which of the following is a cause of an acute symptomatic seizure?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1. Abnormally low sodium level
2. Acute traumatic head injury
3. Insulin overdose
4. Drug or alcohol withdrawal
What is the goal of perfusion? - ANSWER-Flood the tissues with high
amounts of oxygen and nutrients.
Drag and drop the perfusion type to match the corresponding
description.
Amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute. _______Volume of
blood that flows from arteries to capillaries. _______ - ANSWER-
Central
Tissue
Targets vital organs - ANSWER-Central perfusion
Targets skin and local areas - ANSWER-Tissue perfusion
Targets the brain - ANSWER-Cerebral perfusion
Targets the heart - ANSWER-Myocardial perfusion
Infarction - ANSWER-area of dead tissue
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Hypoxia - ANSWER-not enough oxygen to exchange
Hypoxemia - ANSWER-not enough oxygen in the blood
Necrosis - ANSWER-tissue death
Ischemia - ANSWER-poor perfusion to the tissue/organ
What are some risk factors associated with a case of poor perfusion due
to an artery blockage? - ANSWER-Dyslipidemia(abnormally high or
low amounts of any or all lipids or lipoproteins in the blood)
Atherosclerotic heart disease
Hypertension
Prevention level for DASH diet - ANSWER-primary
Prevention level for Lipid screening - ANSWER-secondary
Prevention level for lipid lowering agents - ANSWER-tertiary
Prevention level for stent placement - ANSWER-tertiary
Prevention level for weight management - ANSWER-primary
Prevention level for physical - ANSWER-secondary
______________ is the __________ lipoprotein that is used to transport
____________ away from the peripheral cells to the liver for
____________. - ANSWER-High-density lipoprotein
Good
Cholesterol
Excretion
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Which statement describes the cause of coronary artery disease? -
ANSWER-A buildup of plaque on the inside of a coronary artery leads
to reduced heart circulation.
Which clinical manifestations are observable when an individual has
coronary artery disease? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Shortness of
breath while exercising
Palpitations
Swelling in the lower extremities
Types of fat that travel through the bloodstream - ANSWER-lipids
A fatty substance produced by the liver that travels through the
bloodstream - ANSWER-Cholesterol
Main type of lipids in the blood that provides energy to the body -
ANSWER-Triglycerides
Occurs when the lipid concentrations in the bloodstream are higher than
normal - ANSWER-Hyperlipidemia
Which findings are expected in an individual with hypoxia caused by
altered perfusion? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Pain
Swelling
Difficulty
breathing
Fatigue
Which pathophysiological conditions can lead to coronary artery
disease? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Diabetes
Hypertension
What test can confirm that someone has coronary artery disease? -
ANSWER-Exercise stress test
