Exam 3: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest
Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review
Guide Questions and Answers | 100 out of 100 |
Grade A - Rasmussen
Physiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings?
Increased heart rate, tachycardia, anxiety, hypertension, hyperglycemia
What is homeostasis?
The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment
What is the function of ribosomes?
protein synthesis
Difference between a sign and a symptom
A symptom is any subjective evidence of disease, while a sign is any objective evidence of
disease
What electrolytes are found more in the intracellular space?
Potassium, magnesium, phosphate
What electrolytes are found more in the extracellular space?
Sodium, chloride, bicarb
,Exam 3: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest
Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review
Guide Questions and Answers | 100 out of 100 |
Grade A - Rasmussen
What is the cause of edema in regards to protein?
Low albumin
What is the possible lethal effect of hyponatremia?
Cerebral edema/rapid brain swilling and coma
What is an electrolytes pool?
Electrolytes are stores in the bones; shift between ECF and pool in response to need/excess
What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Bronchioles constrict, increased capillary permeability, peripheral blood vessels
dilate/vasodilation
What is passive immunity?
the short-term immunity that results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or
animal.
, Exam 3: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest
Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review
Guide Questions and Answers | 100 out of 100 |
Grade A - Rasmussen
What are the characteristics of metastatic cells?
Spread of cancer cells beyond their original site in the body. They also invade their neighbor
cells and take over them.
What is sepsis and what is the goal of treatment?
Severe inflammation in response to a pathogen in the blood; treat underlying cause, resuscitate
patient from septic shock, ID source of infection, and treat with antibiotic therapy/surgery/both
What is the best way to prevent the spread of disease?
wash hands
What is a complication of compartment syndrome?
pain and tissue damage
What is the cause of Rheumatoid arthritis
An inflammatory response due to an autoimmune disorder
What is the cause of contact dermatitis
direct skin contact with an allergen
Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review
Guide Questions and Answers | 100 out of 100 |
Grade A - Rasmussen
Physiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings?
Increased heart rate, tachycardia, anxiety, hypertension, hyperglycemia
What is homeostasis?
The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment
What is the function of ribosomes?
protein synthesis
Difference between a sign and a symptom
A symptom is any subjective evidence of disease, while a sign is any objective evidence of
disease
What electrolytes are found more in the intracellular space?
Potassium, magnesium, phosphate
What electrolytes are found more in the extracellular space?
Sodium, chloride, bicarb
,Exam 3: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest
Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review
Guide Questions and Answers | 100 out of 100 |
Grade A - Rasmussen
What is the cause of edema in regards to protein?
Low albumin
What is the possible lethal effect of hyponatremia?
Cerebral edema/rapid brain swilling and coma
What is an electrolytes pool?
Electrolytes are stores in the bones; shift between ECF and pool in response to need/excess
What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Bronchioles constrict, increased capillary permeability, peripheral blood vessels
dilate/vasodilation
What is passive immunity?
the short-term immunity that results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or
animal.
, Exam 3: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest
Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review
Guide Questions and Answers | 100 out of 100 |
Grade A - Rasmussen
What are the characteristics of metastatic cells?
Spread of cancer cells beyond their original site in the body. They also invade their neighbor
cells and take over them.
What is sepsis and what is the goal of treatment?
Severe inflammation in response to a pathogen in the blood; treat underlying cause, resuscitate
patient from septic shock, ID source of infection, and treat with antibiotic therapy/surgery/both
What is the best way to prevent the spread of disease?
wash hands
What is a complication of compartment syndrome?
pain and tissue damage
What is the cause of Rheumatoid arthritis
An inflammatory response due to an autoimmune disorder
What is the cause of contact dermatitis
direct skin contact with an allergen
