Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions
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1 function of mitochondria 2 Causes of osteoarthritis
3 Signs and symptoms of fluid excess 4 Hypertrophy
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,function of mitochondria ATP production/cellular respiration, powerhouse of
the cell
Rough ER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum studded
with ribosomes.
Smooth ER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum that is
free of ribosomes.
Homeostasis A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant
internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body
chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a
particular level
Hypertrophy increase in muscle/tissue size, excessive
development
atrophy the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any
progressive decline or failure; to waste away
Ischemia an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of
the body, especially the heart muscles.
S/S of Objective Data Any observations made by using your senses (pts.
blood pressure, physical findings, and lab values)
S/S of Subjective Data Any symptoms pt. complains of, what the pt. feels
(pain)
Epinephrine Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla
in response to stress. Also known as adrenaline.
, Renin hormone secreted by the kidney; it raises blood
pressure by influencing vasoconstriction
(narrowing of blood vessels)
What causes edema? -reduced concentration of plasma proteins
-increased permeability of capillary wall
-increased venous pressure
-blockage of lymph vessels
Signs and symptoms of fluid excess edema, dysnpea (trouble breathing), hyptertension
(high bp), JVD, pulse increase and bounding,
weight increase
Signs and symptoms of dehydration Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor,
Low BP, Low pulse, fatigue, Increased HCT,
decreased mental function, confusion, and loss of
consciousness
S/S of hypocalcemia - muscle twitches/tetany
- hyperactive DTRs
- positive Chvostek's sign (tapping on the facial
nerve triggering facial twitching)
- positive Trousseau's sign (hand/finger spasms with
sustained blood pressure cuff inflation)
- seizures
Osmosis Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable
membrane
Diffusion Movement of molecules from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration.
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-Heredity
-Obesity
-Injury
-Joint overuse
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1 function of mitochondria 2 Causes of osteoarthritis
3 Signs and symptoms of fluid excess 4 Hypertrophy
Don't know?
Terms in this set (172)
,function of mitochondria ATP production/cellular respiration, powerhouse of
the cell
Rough ER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum studded
with ribosomes.
Smooth ER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum that is
free of ribosomes.
Homeostasis A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant
internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body
chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a
particular level
Hypertrophy increase in muscle/tissue size, excessive
development
atrophy the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any
progressive decline or failure; to waste away
Ischemia an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of
the body, especially the heart muscles.
S/S of Objective Data Any observations made by using your senses (pts.
blood pressure, physical findings, and lab values)
S/S of Subjective Data Any symptoms pt. complains of, what the pt. feels
(pain)
Epinephrine Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla
in response to stress. Also known as adrenaline.
, Renin hormone secreted by the kidney; it raises blood
pressure by influencing vasoconstriction
(narrowing of blood vessels)
What causes edema? -reduced concentration of plasma proteins
-increased permeability of capillary wall
-increased venous pressure
-blockage of lymph vessels
Signs and symptoms of fluid excess edema, dysnpea (trouble breathing), hyptertension
(high bp), JVD, pulse increase and bounding,
weight increase
Signs and symptoms of dehydration Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor,
Low BP, Low pulse, fatigue, Increased HCT,
decreased mental function, confusion, and loss of
consciousness
S/S of hypocalcemia - muscle twitches/tetany
- hyperactive DTRs
- positive Chvostek's sign (tapping on the facial
nerve triggering facial twitching)
- positive Trousseau's sign (hand/finger spasms with
sustained blood pressure cuff inflation)
- seizures
Osmosis Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable
membrane
Diffusion Movement of molecules from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration.
