NR283 Pathophysiology Week 1 eDapt Review –
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Which statement is the most inclusive Something that increases a person's chances of
definition of a risk factor? developing a disease
Something that increases a person's RATIONALE: The most inclusive definition of a risk
chances of developing a disease factor is something that increases a person’s chances
Pollutants in the environment of developing a disease.
Choices someone makes about how Risk factors can be genetic, environmental, lifestyle
they live their life choices, or a combination of them. Understanding
A genetic alteration that can risk factors and taking steps to limit their impact on
negatively impact someone's health health helps prevent the disease or lessen the impact
of disease on health.
Which are better steps to health? All these things can make anyone healthy except for
Select all that apply. smoking. To maintain your health, you should be a
non-smoker and avoid secondhand smoke.
Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and
fruit daily.
Visit your healthcare provider if you
notice any change in your normal
state of health.
Be physically active on a regular basis.
Smoke a pack of cigarettes daily.
Follow cancer screening guidelines.
Follow safety instructions at home
when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous materials.
Protect yourself and your family from
the sun.
,For each listed item below, click to Neurologic- BODY SYSTEM
specify if it is a body system or Immunity- PATHO
pathophysiological process. Oxygenation- PATHO
Hematological- BODY SYSTEM
Neurologic Tissue integrity- PATHO
Immunity
Oxygenation
Hematological
Tissue integrity
What benefits are gained by asking ALL answers are correct with the exception of "A
questions when someone has clinical single right answer is confirmed" (See Image)
manifestations of altered
homeostasis? Select all that apply. RATIONALE: Benefits gained by asking questions of a
person who may be experiencing clinical
A single right answer is confirmed manifestations of altered homeostasis include
Evidence is located assumptions of the person asking the questions are
Insight is provided challenged, insight is gained about what may be
Data is collected causing the alteration, evidence is located to
Assumptions are challenged support a specific pathophysiological alteration, and
data is collected.
Due to the complexity of the human body, it is
unlikely that a single right answer can be confirmed
as to why the person is having the clinical
manifestations. Often, diagnostic tests are needed for
a diagnosis to be confirmed.
,The process to determine which ____ Cues
matter most uses knowledge from Pathophysiology
______ and an understanding of normal Anatomy and Physiology
human anatomy and ______ and Questions
development, the ability to ask Values
relevant ________, and an attitude that
________ finding the source of the RATIONALE: The process to determine which cues
person's problem. matter most uses knowledge from pathophysiology
and an understanding of normal human anatomy and
physiology, the ability to ask relevant questions, and
an attitude that values finding the source of the
person’s problem.
The use of knowledge from previous courses is
important in both pathophysiology and the nursing
courses you will be taking. Taking the time to
understand the content and commit it to memory,
rather than learning enough to pass a test, is crucial
to being a successful student and nurse.
The basic ______ processes that cause Pathophysiological
altered health are the _______. How the The same
original ______ and symptoms differ is Signs and Symptoms
often related to the body of ______ System
involved.
RATIONALE: The basic pathophysiological
processes that cause altered health are the same.
How the signs and symptoms differ is often related
to the body system involved.
Think of it like this. . . Inflammation of the ankle results
in redness, warmth, and swelling that is visible and
can be touched. Inflammation of the brain has the
same redness, warmth, and swelling, only it is not
visible and cannot be touched.
So recognizing inflammation as the cause of a severe
headache, rather than an alteration in perfusion, is
going to require a bit more knowledge, skill, and
attitude of inquiry.
, Based on which factors are the Condition of the person
number and types of tests needed to Pathophysiologic process suspected
confirm an alteration in health Cues related to body system
chosen? Select all that apply.
RATIONALE: The exact tests ordered by the
healthcare provider are based on the condition of
the person seeking care, making the ability to
recognize and understand cues important. In
addition, the suspected pathophysiologic process
may determine which tests are needed.
The preference of the healthcare provider and ability
of the person to pay for care should not be used
when providing care.
Based on Jeb's information, which Perform the recommended exercises
steps can he take to get back to the Use crutches when walking
level of health he had before he fell? Lose weight
Select all that apply.
RATIONALE: While not all injuries and illnesses
BACKGROUND: (alterations in health) can be prevented, eating a
Limps when he walks well-balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight,
professional mover exercising regularly, and reducing stress are all
fell on the stairs proven strategies to restore and maintain health.
surgery to repair a broken leg and Changing jobs and applying for disability will not
damage to his knee assist Jeb back to his pre-injury state of health.
gained 47 pounds
worsening stiffness and pain in his left
knee
taking over-the-counter pain
medicine, but it does not really help
no longer able to lift heavy objects
needs to take breaks more frequently
OPTIONS:
Lose weight
Perform the recommended exercises
Use crutches when walking
Change jobs
Apply for disability
Questions & Correct Answers
Save
Terms in this set (112)
Which statement is the most inclusive Something that increases a person's chances of
definition of a risk factor? developing a disease
Something that increases a person's RATIONALE: The most inclusive definition of a risk
chances of developing a disease factor is something that increases a person’s chances
Pollutants in the environment of developing a disease.
Choices someone makes about how Risk factors can be genetic, environmental, lifestyle
they live their life choices, or a combination of them. Understanding
A genetic alteration that can risk factors and taking steps to limit their impact on
negatively impact someone's health health helps prevent the disease or lessen the impact
of disease on health.
Which are better steps to health? All these things can make anyone healthy except for
Select all that apply. smoking. To maintain your health, you should be a
non-smoker and avoid secondhand smoke.
Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and
fruit daily.
Visit your healthcare provider if you
notice any change in your normal
state of health.
Be physically active on a regular basis.
Smoke a pack of cigarettes daily.
Follow cancer screening guidelines.
Follow safety instructions at home
when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous materials.
Protect yourself and your family from
the sun.
,For each listed item below, click to Neurologic- BODY SYSTEM
specify if it is a body system or Immunity- PATHO
pathophysiological process. Oxygenation- PATHO
Hematological- BODY SYSTEM
Neurologic Tissue integrity- PATHO
Immunity
Oxygenation
Hematological
Tissue integrity
What benefits are gained by asking ALL answers are correct with the exception of "A
questions when someone has clinical single right answer is confirmed" (See Image)
manifestations of altered
homeostasis? Select all that apply. RATIONALE: Benefits gained by asking questions of a
person who may be experiencing clinical
A single right answer is confirmed manifestations of altered homeostasis include
Evidence is located assumptions of the person asking the questions are
Insight is provided challenged, insight is gained about what may be
Data is collected causing the alteration, evidence is located to
Assumptions are challenged support a specific pathophysiological alteration, and
data is collected.
Due to the complexity of the human body, it is
unlikely that a single right answer can be confirmed
as to why the person is having the clinical
manifestations. Often, diagnostic tests are needed for
a diagnosis to be confirmed.
,The process to determine which ____ Cues
matter most uses knowledge from Pathophysiology
______ and an understanding of normal Anatomy and Physiology
human anatomy and ______ and Questions
development, the ability to ask Values
relevant ________, and an attitude that
________ finding the source of the RATIONALE: The process to determine which cues
person's problem. matter most uses knowledge from pathophysiology
and an understanding of normal human anatomy and
physiology, the ability to ask relevant questions, and
an attitude that values finding the source of the
person’s problem.
The use of knowledge from previous courses is
important in both pathophysiology and the nursing
courses you will be taking. Taking the time to
understand the content and commit it to memory,
rather than learning enough to pass a test, is crucial
to being a successful student and nurse.
The basic ______ processes that cause Pathophysiological
altered health are the _______. How the The same
original ______ and symptoms differ is Signs and Symptoms
often related to the body of ______ System
involved.
RATIONALE: The basic pathophysiological
processes that cause altered health are the same.
How the signs and symptoms differ is often related
to the body system involved.
Think of it like this. . . Inflammation of the ankle results
in redness, warmth, and swelling that is visible and
can be touched. Inflammation of the brain has the
same redness, warmth, and swelling, only it is not
visible and cannot be touched.
So recognizing inflammation as the cause of a severe
headache, rather than an alteration in perfusion, is
going to require a bit more knowledge, skill, and
attitude of inquiry.
, Based on which factors are the Condition of the person
number and types of tests needed to Pathophysiologic process suspected
confirm an alteration in health Cues related to body system
chosen? Select all that apply.
RATIONALE: The exact tests ordered by the
healthcare provider are based on the condition of
the person seeking care, making the ability to
recognize and understand cues important. In
addition, the suspected pathophysiologic process
may determine which tests are needed.
The preference of the healthcare provider and ability
of the person to pay for care should not be used
when providing care.
Based on Jeb's information, which Perform the recommended exercises
steps can he take to get back to the Use crutches when walking
level of health he had before he fell? Lose weight
Select all that apply.
RATIONALE: While not all injuries and illnesses
BACKGROUND: (alterations in health) can be prevented, eating a
Limps when he walks well-balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight,
professional mover exercising regularly, and reducing stress are all
fell on the stairs proven strategies to restore and maintain health.
surgery to repair a broken leg and Changing jobs and applying for disability will not
damage to his knee assist Jeb back to his pre-injury state of health.
gained 47 pounds
worsening stiffness and pain in his left
knee
taking over-the-counter pain
medicine, but it does not really help
no longer able to lift heavy objects
needs to take breaks more frequently
OPTIONS:
Lose weight
Perform the recommended exercises
Use crutches when walking
Change jobs
Apply for disability
