PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NR283 FINAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the patho of Diabetes Mellitus type 1? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDestruction of pancrease Beta cells
What kind of disease is type one diabetes? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAuto
immune
What are the complications of type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDKA
( Diabetic Keto Acidosis)
Lysis of lipids to meet bodies requirements
What is cystic fibrosis? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is a Recessive genetic
exocrine gland disorder of the cell membranes. Causes thick, sticky mucus to
build up in air passages and pancreas.
s/s of cystic fibrosis - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Salty skin
- Malabsorption
- Abdominal distension
- Cough
- Infections
- Hypoxia
- Fatigue
- Inflated chest
Characteristics of maglinant tumors? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Undifferentiated
non functional cells
- no capsule
- Spreads to surrounding tissue
- Angiogenesis ( Forms blood vessels)
What is the patho of asthma? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBronchial Constriction,
Inflammation and Edema occurs with persons with hypersensitivity or hyper-
responsive airways
What are s/s of asthma? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWheezing, cough, dyspnea,
and chest tightness after exposure to a precipitating factor or trigger.
Expiration may be prolonged.
, What causes COPD? - CORRECT-ANSWERSemphysema and chronic bronchitis
What is emphysema? - CORRECT-ANSWERSloss of elasticity in the lungs
What are the S/S of COPD? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Barrel chest
- Low O2
- Hypercapnia
- Resp Acidosis
- Clubbing
- Hypoxic Drive
What are complications of immobility of the urinary tract? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- Decrease urine output
- incontinence
- Retention
- Bladder
-Kidney Stones
What is the Diagnoses tool for TB? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAcid Fast Sputum
test ( AFP)
What is Pulmonary Edema? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAbnormal accumulation of
fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs.
What causes Edema in the lungs? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Plasma Protein
levels are low
- Inflammation in lungs
- Left sided heart failure
S/S of plumonary Edema? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Frothy Sputum
- Cough
- Orthopnea
- Rales
What is Patho of Pulmonary emboli? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBlood clot
obstructs pulmonary artery
Caused by DVT
s/s of pulmonary embolism - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Sudden chest pain
- SOB
What is lupus and the signs and symptoms - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAutoimmune disorder that causes a butterfly rash on the face