NUR 2063

1. What is allostasis? a. Allostasis is a dynamic process that supports and helps the body achieve a steady state. 2. Understand the difference between sequela and complication. a. Sequela is the disease or condition in which is caused by an earlier disease or problem while complication is the act or process worsening of a condition or disease process. 3. What happens during the alarm phase of Hans Selye’s General adaptation Syndrome? a. Called the fight or flight response provides surge...

. If a patient reports SOB, which term below describes this feeling? a. sign b. symptom c. contraindication d. objective data Answer: symptom 2. thyroid gland is located where? a. head b. throat c. chest d. neck Answer: neck 3. true or false. If a patient has a k=1.2 the most important nursing interventions would be calling the MD immediately. Answer: false 4. what is the treatment for hypothyroidism? a. dopamine replacements b. oral insulin medication c. glucose sq d. oral th...

1. Neuro system features – structure of neurons with myelin sheaths a. Needs of neuro system to function: Oxygen and Glucose b. Autonomic nervous system: Controls smooth muscle, unconscious response affecting the heart rate, BP, intestinal motility i. Parasympathetic: Rest and Digest vs. sympathetic systems: Fight or Flight 2. Disorders a. Hydrocephalus: Common condition with excess CSF accumulation i. Risk factors: premature, pregnancy complications, nervous system tumors, CNS infecti...

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 through osmosis, water moves to higher osmolality, cell membra...

WHAT IS IT? – Inflammation of the vermiform appendix CAUSES? – Commonly caused by obstruction of appendiceal lumen by a fecalith (a stone made of feces) WHO IS AT RISK? – People under 45 with the peak ages being 10-19 years old; it affects more men than women SIGNS/SYMPTOMS- Right lower abdominal pain, nausea, occasionally diarrhea PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: WHAT IS IT? – Disorder of the upper GI tract by action of hydrochloric acid and pesin CAUSES? – H. Pylori (75% of cases with d...

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, and cortisol; Body has decreased resistance t...

 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, viral or bacteria Chronic Gastritis: H Pylori is always a factor H Pylori goes very deep in the lining of the stomach and It causes persistent inflammation S/S: N/V – Anorexia- postcranial discomfort Post Cranial Discomfort...

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 to fluid, electrolyte, pH imbalance, aspiration o Emesis types and why the e...

Clinical manifestations – appendicitis o Right, lower abdominal pain, nausea, occasional diarrhea  Cause of pseudomembranous colitis and nonpharmacologic treatmentso (Often called antibiotic associated colitis) Acute inflammation and necrosis of the large intestine caused by Clostridium difficile. Exposure to antibiotics is the major factor predisposing to the development of this disorder. Stop the affecting antibiotic. Treat ischemia, fecal transplant, colectomy  Clinical manifest...

NUR 2063 RASMUSSEN COLLEGE MODULE 1 AND 2 PATHO NOTES