Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen University
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Physiological concepts of flight or The release of catecholamines and cortisol during
fight response? the alarm stage of the generalized adaptation
syndrome. SNS triggers an acute stress response.
Pupils dilate, HR and BP increases, bladder relaxes.
Define Homeostasis. Equilibrium of the body.
Function of a ribosome? Aid in protein production.
Hormone that raises blood sugar? Glucagon
Main function of the endocrine The glands of the endocrine system secrete a wide
system? range of hormones and chemical messengers that
help regulate growth, development, mood
metabolism, and reproduction.
Function of plasma protein? Albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen. Maintains
osmotic pressure, coagulation factors, transports
antibodies, hormones, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.
Intracellular contain a high ____- note Potassium, magnesium and phosphate
which electrolytes
, Physiologic effect of hyponatremia? Results from low serum sodium levels (<135 mEq/L).
As sodium levels decrease, water shifts into cells.
This can cause unstable gait, osteoporosis,
attention deficit, cells swell.
Define hypovolemia fluid deficit in the intravascular compartment
This stores electrolytes and acts like the kidneys
an electrolyte pool in the body
Define "sign", "contraindication" Sign: something found during an exam, or
diagnosis testing that indicates something
Contraindication: Anything (including a symptom or
medical condition) that is a reason for a person to
not receive a particular treatment or procedure
because it may be harmful
Normal range of sodium 135-145 mEq/L
Clinical manifestations of fluid Hypovolemia. C/M: swelling (edema) of the feet,
volume overload ankles, wrists, face, high BP, headache, and
bloating.
Know components of insensible The amount of body fluid lost daily that is not easily
water loss measured, from the respiratory system, skin, and
water in the excreted stool.
Define hypotonic, hypertonic, and Hypotonic: Lower concentration of sodium/solutes
isotonic solutions in solution than the blood cells swell
Hypertonic: Higher concentration of
sodium/solutes in solution than the blood cells
shrink
Isotonic: equal concentrations
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Terms in this set (98)
Physiological concepts of flight or The release of catecholamines and cortisol during
fight response? the alarm stage of the generalized adaptation
syndrome. SNS triggers an acute stress response.
Pupils dilate, HR and BP increases, bladder relaxes.
Define Homeostasis. Equilibrium of the body.
Function of a ribosome? Aid in protein production.
Hormone that raises blood sugar? Glucagon
Main function of the endocrine The glands of the endocrine system secrete a wide
system? range of hormones and chemical messengers that
help regulate growth, development, mood
metabolism, and reproduction.
Function of plasma protein? Albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen. Maintains
osmotic pressure, coagulation factors, transports
antibodies, hormones, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.
Intracellular contain a high ____- note Potassium, magnesium and phosphate
which electrolytes
, Physiologic effect of hyponatremia? Results from low serum sodium levels (<135 mEq/L).
As sodium levels decrease, water shifts into cells.
This can cause unstable gait, osteoporosis,
attention deficit, cells swell.
Define hypovolemia fluid deficit in the intravascular compartment
This stores electrolytes and acts like the kidneys
an electrolyte pool in the body
Define "sign", "contraindication" Sign: something found during an exam, or
diagnosis testing that indicates something
Contraindication: Anything (including a symptom or
medical condition) that is a reason for a person to
not receive a particular treatment or procedure
because it may be harmful
Normal range of sodium 135-145 mEq/L
Clinical manifestations of fluid Hypovolemia. C/M: swelling (edema) of the feet,
volume overload ankles, wrists, face, high BP, headache, and
bloating.
Know components of insensible The amount of body fluid lost daily that is not easily
water loss measured, from the respiratory system, skin, and
water in the excreted stool.
Define hypotonic, hypertonic, and Hypotonic: Lower concentration of sodium/solutes
isotonic solutions in solution than the blood cells swell
Hypertonic: Higher concentration of
sodium/solutes in solution than the blood cells
shrink
Isotonic: equal concentrations
