NUR 2063

Rasmussen College :NUR 2063 Exam 2 Blueprint Fall 2021 GI disorders • Dysphagia Difficulty swallowing o Causes Nero disease: Parkinson’s, dementias, muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s, ALS, MN, Guillain Barre Syndrome. Other: Congenital issues/cerebral palsy, Esophageal stenosis, esophageal diverticula, tumors, stroke, achalasia • Vomiting – why and consequences Why: protect against substance, reverse peristalsis, increase intracranial pressure, severe pain. Consequences: lead t...

1. Pathophysiology basics a. Homeostasis i. What is it? equilibrium, balance, consistency, and stability. vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. ii. Why do we have this? self-regulating, give-and-take system that responds to minor changes in the body through compensation mechanisms. Compensation mechanisms attempt to counteract those changes and return the body to its normal state b. Adaptation to stress and illness i. Resilience: How one bounces back from sickness ...

Rasmussen College: NUR 2063 Final Exam Study Guide_ LATEST UPDATED Module 1: STRESS – WHAT IS IT?, PURPOSE OF, WHAT DETERMINES RESPONSE? WHAT IS IT? – physical, chemical or emotional factor that results in tension of body or mind, real or perceived threat to homeostasis, can be positive or negative PURPOSE – WHAT DETERMINES RESPONSE – SELYE GAP SYNDROME STAGES, BODY’S RESPONSES TO STAGES – ALARM, RESISTANCE, EXHAUSTION: ALARM – the stressor upsets homeostasis or cellular...

NUR 2063 Final REVISED Final Exam Study Guide Patho Spring 2020 Final Exam Concept Guide Know the Etiology, Signs/Symptoms, Diagnosis/Diagnostics, Clinical Manifestation, Risks, Treatment and Complications for the following: ▪ Gastritis Gastritis – inflammation of the stomach lining Acute Gastritis – (just acquired) ingestion of toxins, alcohol, aspirin or other irritating substances Chronic- 2 months to become chronic Triggers of Gastritis: Alcohol, caffeine, autoimmune disease, vi...

NUR 2063 Exam 2 Blueprint Fall 2020

NUR 2063 Exam 2 Blueprint Fall 2021

NUR 2063/Final REVISED Final Exam Study Guide Patho Spring 2020

NUR 2063/NUR 2063FINAL EXAM REVIEW SHEET-Essentials of Pathophysiology-With-ANSWERS

NUR 2063 Final Exam Study Guide Module 1: STRESS – WHAT IS IT?, PURPOSE OF, WHAT DETERMINES RESPONSE? WHAT IS IT? – physical, chemical or emotional factor that results in tension of body or mind, real or perceived threat to homeostasis, can be positive or negative PURPOSE – WHAT DETERMINES RESPONSE – SELYE GAP SYNDROME STAGES, BODY’S RESPONSES TO STAGES – ALARM, RESISTANCE, EXHAUSTION: ALARM – the stressor upsets homeostasis or cellular balance; releases epi and norepi, ...

Pathophysiology Final Exam Study Guide Modules 1-10 Module 1 Chapter 2 I. General Adaptation Syndrome and Allostasis a. Alarm Stage: Fight-or-Flight response due to stressful stimuli. b. Resistance Stage: Nervous & Endocrine systems returning the body to homeostasis c. Exhaustion Stage: Point where bofy can no longer return to homeostasis Chapter 24 II. Body Fluid Homeostasis: Pertains to water within the body and the particles dissolved in it. i. Fluid Distribution: Occurs t...