NURS 6501 Advanced
Pathophysiology Midterm EXAM
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints.
CBC
Complete blood count measuring blood components.
Hgb
Hemoglobin concentration in blood, measured in g/dL.
Hct
Hematocrit percentage of red blood cells.
MCV
Mean corpuscular volume of red blood cells.
Platelet Count
Number of platelets per microliter of blood.
WBC Count
Total white blood cells per microliter.
Serum Haptoglobin
Protein that binds free hemoglobin in blood.
,Serum Iron Concentration
Amount of iron in serum, measured in micrograms/dL.
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Maximum amount of iron that can bind to transferrin.
Percent Saturation
Percentage of transferrin saturated with iron.
Serum Ferritin Concentration
Indicator of stored iron in the body.
Reticulocyte Concentration
Percentage of immature red blood cells in circulation.
Beta-Thalassemia Major
Severe form of thalassemia causing anemia.
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Anemia associated with chronic inflammatory conditions.
Acute Blood Loss Anemia
Anemia due to sudden loss of blood.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia caused by insufficient iron.
Petechial Hemorrhages
Small red or purple spots from bleeding under skin.
Bone Marrow Examination
Procedure to assess bone marrow health and function.
Overwhelming Bacterial Infection
Severe infection leading to systemic symptoms.
Aplastic Anemia
Failure of bone marrow to produce blood cells.
,Sickle Cells
Abnormally shaped red blood cells in sickle cell disease.
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Thickening of the heart's left ventricle due to pressure.
Aortic Stenosis
Narrowing of the aortic valve affecting blood flow.
Aortic Dissection
Tear in the aorta's inner layer causing severe pain.
Tachycardia
Heart rate over 100 bpm, often symptomatic.
AV Dissociation
Atria and ventricles beat independently.
No sustained Supraventricular Tachycardia
Intermittent rapid heart rate from atria.
Sustained Wide Complex Atrial Tachycardia
Persistent rapid atrial rhythm with wide QRS.
Wide Complex Ventricular Tachycardia
Rapid ventricular rhythm with wide QRS complexes.
Narrow Complex Ventricular Tachycardia
Rapid ventricular rhythm with narrow QRS complexes.
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle disease with unknown cause, leads to dilation.
Ejection Fraction
Percentage of blood pumped from heart per beat.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Backward flow of blood from left ventricle to atrium.
, Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
Backward flow of blood from right ventricle to atrium.
Bradycardia
Heart rate under 60 bpm, can indicate pathology.
Blocked Pathway at AV Node
Interruption in electrical conduction below atrioventricular node.
Blocked Pathway at SA Node
Interruption in electrical conduction at sinoatrial node.
Reentry Pathway
Electrical impulse reenters a previous conduction pathway.
Paravalvular Leak
Leakage around a prosthetic heart valve.
Aortic Stenosis
Narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructs blood flow.
Aortic Regurgitation
Inadequate closure of aortic valve, causing backflow.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Cancer of lymphoid cells, common in children.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Slow-growing leukemia of mature lymphocytes.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Cancer of myeloid cells, rapid progression.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Slow-growing cancer of myeloid cells, often with Philadelphia
chromosome.
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia
Pathophysiology Midterm EXAM
Questions with Correct Verified And
Well Analyzed Answers Graded A+
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints.
CBC
Complete blood count measuring blood components.
Hgb
Hemoglobin concentration in blood, measured in g/dL.
Hct
Hematocrit percentage of red blood cells.
MCV
Mean corpuscular volume of red blood cells.
Platelet Count
Number of platelets per microliter of blood.
WBC Count
Total white blood cells per microliter.
Serum Haptoglobin
Protein that binds free hemoglobin in blood.
,Serum Iron Concentration
Amount of iron in serum, measured in micrograms/dL.
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Maximum amount of iron that can bind to transferrin.
Percent Saturation
Percentage of transferrin saturated with iron.
Serum Ferritin Concentration
Indicator of stored iron in the body.
Reticulocyte Concentration
Percentage of immature red blood cells in circulation.
Beta-Thalassemia Major
Severe form of thalassemia causing anemia.
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Anemia associated with chronic inflammatory conditions.
Acute Blood Loss Anemia
Anemia due to sudden loss of blood.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia caused by insufficient iron.
Petechial Hemorrhages
Small red or purple spots from bleeding under skin.
Bone Marrow Examination
Procedure to assess bone marrow health and function.
Overwhelming Bacterial Infection
Severe infection leading to systemic symptoms.
Aplastic Anemia
Failure of bone marrow to produce blood cells.
,Sickle Cells
Abnormally shaped red blood cells in sickle cell disease.
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Thickening of the heart's left ventricle due to pressure.
Aortic Stenosis
Narrowing of the aortic valve affecting blood flow.
Aortic Dissection
Tear in the aorta's inner layer causing severe pain.
Tachycardia
Heart rate over 100 bpm, often symptomatic.
AV Dissociation
Atria and ventricles beat independently.
No sustained Supraventricular Tachycardia
Intermittent rapid heart rate from atria.
Sustained Wide Complex Atrial Tachycardia
Persistent rapid atrial rhythm with wide QRS.
Wide Complex Ventricular Tachycardia
Rapid ventricular rhythm with wide QRS complexes.
Narrow Complex Ventricular Tachycardia
Rapid ventricular rhythm with narrow QRS complexes.
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle disease with unknown cause, leads to dilation.
Ejection Fraction
Percentage of blood pumped from heart per beat.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Backward flow of blood from left ventricle to atrium.
, Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
Backward flow of blood from right ventricle to atrium.
Bradycardia
Heart rate under 60 bpm, can indicate pathology.
Blocked Pathway at AV Node
Interruption in electrical conduction below atrioventricular node.
Blocked Pathway at SA Node
Interruption in electrical conduction at sinoatrial node.
Reentry Pathway
Electrical impulse reenters a previous conduction pathway.
Paravalvular Leak
Leakage around a prosthetic heart valve.
Aortic Stenosis
Narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructs blood flow.
Aortic Regurgitation
Inadequate closure of aortic valve, causing backflow.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Cancer of lymphoid cells, common in children.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Slow-growing leukemia of mature lymphocytes.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Cancer of myeloid cells, rapid progression.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Slow-growing cancer of myeloid cells, often with Philadelphia
chromosome.
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia
