NUR 2063

What findings would you expect in someone with an anaphylactic reaction? - Answer Bronchodilation, airway constriction, Manifestations of a type 1 hypersensitivity – answer GI allergy Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain Skin manifestations Urticaria (hives) Mucosa allergens Conjunctivitis, rhinitis, asthma Lung allergens Bronchospasm, edema, thick secretions · Manifestations of fight/flight response - answerIncrease HR, increased respirations, diaphoresis, pupil d...

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? – answer Sign - Objective (Erythema, Edema, lesion) Symptom - Subjective (Headache, sore, tired) Na - Sodium - answer136-144 mEq Hyponatremia - anorexia, gastrointestinal upset, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, blood pressure changes, pulse changes, edema, headache, lethargy, confusion, diminished deep tendon reflexes, muscle weakness, seizures, and coma | Hypernatremia - increased temperature, warm and flushed skin, dr...

1. Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in homeostatic control mechanisms? - Fever 2. Injury that occurs when blood flow is diminished to tissue is called injury. - ischemic 3. The cancer growth continuum is divided into which of the following stages? - Initiation, promotion, progression 4. The activities of the cell are directed by which cell structure? - Cytoplasm 5. Enzymes that use oxidation to convert food materials into energy a...

2. Causes of chronic kidney disease: - Outcome of progressive and irrevocable loss of functional nephrons. - Due to kidney not recovering • Can lead up to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) which requires dialysis 3. Risk Factors of chronic kidney disease: - Diabetes - Hypertension - Recurrent pyelonephritis - Polycystic kidney disease - History of exposure to toxins - Age over 65 - Ethnicity (African American male higher risk) 4. complications of chronic kidney disease: - hypertension a...

Patho Section 1 Cell & Tissue Function/Dysfunction Atrophy: decrease in size of cells. Hypertrophy: increase in cell size. Hyperplasia: increase in number of cells. Metaplasia: mature cell type is replaced by a different mature cell type. Dysplasia: cells vary in size & shape within a tissue. Anaplasia: undifferentiated cells with variable nuclear & cell structure. Neoplasm: tumor. Cell Damage Ischemia: oxygen deficit due to respiratory or circulatory problems. Hypoxia: reduced oxygen in...

NUR 2063/NUR2603 Exam 1 Focused Review.

NUR 2063/NUR2603 Exam 1 Focused Review.

NUR 2063 Pathophysiology questions and answers 2023

52 Multiple choice questions 1. Pain, Pallor, paralysis, paresthesias, pulselessness. Injury caused when tissues such as blood vessels and nerves are constricted within a space as from swelling or from a tight dressing or cast. Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue. 100% A. Complications of compartment syndrome B. The 5 P's of compartment syndrome C. Best way to prevent the spread of infection. D. What...

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, and corti...