NUR 631 Final Exam Study Guide 2020 | NUR631 Final Exam Study Guide - Grand Canyon University

NUR 631 Final Exam Study Guide 2020 Final Exam – Study Guide Definitions/Descriptions Describe the type of lesions found in psoriasis & seborrheic and actinic keratosis. Elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface greater than 1 cm in diameter Describe the skin lesions found in Varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Elevated circumscribed, superficial lesion filled with serous fluid, less than 1 cm in diameter Describe the pathogenetic mechanism of polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS). POS has at least two of the following conditions: oligo-ovulation or anovulation, elevated lev- els of androgens, or clinical signs of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. Of the options available, only this answer accurately defines the pathogenetic mechanisms of POS. Describe Hirschsprung’s disease. Congenital aganglionic megacolon. Mechanical obstruction caused by inadequate motility of part of the intestine, Accounts for ¼ of all cases of neonatal obstruction, Associated with Down’s syndrome, May be acute, life-threatening, or chronic. Absence of ganglion cells in 1 or more segments of the colon, Affects the distal portion ofStool accumulates the GI tract, Lack of enervation produces the functional defects that results in absence of peristalsis, Sphincter fails to relax, Results in obstruction due to failure of evacuation of stool, gas, & liquids, Enterocolitis occurs. Define marasmus and kwashiorkor. Marasmus – Severe wasting, 70% or 3SD weight/height , No obvious pathology, Looks very skinny. Kwashiorkor- Severe malnutrition with the presence of edema, Multiple pathologies, Looks pudgy. Define deafferentation pain. Type of centrally generated neuropathic pain, injury to either the peripheral or central nervous system Describe myofascial pain syndrome. An acute or chronic painful condition of muscles and their related structures characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points regional muscle pain syndrome of any soft tissue origin that is associated with muscle tenderness Describe Koplik spots. Describe neuropathic pain. Indicates pain that doesn’t not adhere to typical phases inherent in nociceptive pain on a deeper level. Describe rticarial as seen in an allergic reaction. The smooth, raised red lesions with central blanching that occur because of vasodilation of the capillaries during an allergic reaction What is a varicocele? Dilation of the vein that drains the testes, scrotum feels warm, left side of the scrotum; #1 cause of sterility today Describe the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis. Alteration in function of CFTR channel. Respiratory tract Thick mucus impairs mucociliary function Recurrent pulmonary infections Acute bronchitis - - - -