Pathophysiology-NUR 2063 Rasmussen Questions and Answers

Physiology reactions in the body during "fight or flight" response? - ANSWER Increased heart rate Ventilation - ANSWER The transport of air from the atmosphere to the lungs and out again. Edema - ANSWER Caused by decreased plasma protein Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER Tachycardia What electrolytes are higher in ICF (Intracellular Fluid) - ANSWER Potassium , Magnesium, Phosphates and Proteins Steps of Laceration Correction - ANSWER Homeostasis, Vasospasm (blood vessels narrow to decrease blood flow & increase BP), Platelet Plug Formation (activation, aggression, and adherence of platelets into a plug that serves as a barrier against blow flowing out of the vessels). Coagulation (clotting, changes blood to gel. Homeostasis - ANSWER 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 Appendicitis - ANSWER inflammation of the vermiform appendix, obstruction arises inside of the appendix