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Worksheet 4 NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WORKSHEET 4 1. Define pathophysiology. - involves the study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes 2. Define homeostasis. - a relatively stable or constant environment in the body, including blood pressure, temperature, and pH, maintained by the various control mechanisms 3. Discuss the terms acute vs chronic. Provide examples. - Acute rejection develops after several weeks when unmatched a...

NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE Chapter 8: Skin Disorders 1. Viral infections a. Take antiviral to reduce viral shedding (can’t proliferate) 2. Autoimmune skin disorders a. Shingles b. Pemphigus  blisters i. 2 forms = vulgaris & foliaceus ii. Antibodies disrupt the cohesion between the epidermal cells causing blisters to form iii. Treatment = systemic glucocorticoids such as prednisone & other immunosuppressants 3. Psoriasis a. A chronic inflammatory skin disorder cause...

NR283 Worksheet 3 Skin and Respiratory. SKIN 1. Define the following:and give an example of each a. Macule Less than 1 cm, flat, well defined border. Includes freckles and measles. b. Papule Small firm and usually elevated, < 1 cm, solid mass, circumscribed border. Includes moles and warts c. Nodule Elevated, solid, palpable mass, 1-2 cm. Includes small lipoma, squamous cell carcinoma and fibroma. d. Pustule Elevated, lesion, usually contain...

NR 283 Patho Final Exam Guide CHAPTER 2: FLUID, ELECTROLYTE AND ACID-BASE BALANCE (5 questions) 1. EDEMA Increased capillary permeability 2. HYPOKALEMIA/HYPERKALEMIA -Cardiac dysrhythmias 3. PARATHYROID HORMONE (4 Scenarios) -produced in parathyroid gland which are four pea-sized glands that lie behind the thyroid gland -Calcium balance and phosphorus level is controlled by parathyroid hormone -Hypoparathyroidism can lead to hypocalcemia -Hyperparathyroidism can lead to hypercalc...

NR 601 wk 6 Genitourinary problems Genitourinary problems Dysuria Subjective experience of pain or burning on urination Hematuria - Blood in urine; more than 3 RBC=> direct relationship to quantity of blood and the probability of pathology - Two types (Transient: sometimes, Persistent: more often) - Differentials: trauma, cancer, coffee, chocoholic, alcohol, citrus, antibiotics, anticoagulation, - glomerulonephritis, urolithiasis, menses - Pathophysiology-depends on the cause Diagnos...

NR 283 Exam Review 3 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Gastrointestinal • GI bleeding a. Upper GI bleeding: esophagus, stomach, duodenum b. Lower GI bleeding: jejenum, ileum, colon, rectum Hematemesis: bloody vomit (from esophagus) Hematochezia: bright-red blood (colon, rectum “hemmoroid”) Melena: burgundy color (old blood; jejunum) Occult bleeding: hidden bleeding (blood cells present in feces) Hiatal Hernia: • part of the stomach protrudes through the opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm into...

NR 324 AH Exam 2 1. Pacemaker safety-MRI, battery life, etc. a. MRI is contraindicated for patients with implanted metallic devices such as pacemakers 2. Delegation to UAP and LVN 3. Diet choices- a. Iron i. Egg & whole grain b. Folate c. B12 d. low sodium i. Milk and yogurt naturally contain a significant amount of sodium e. low fat i. 4. Medications: a. ACE Inhibitors (pril) i. ACE inhibitors cause retention of potassium by the kidney, so hyperkalemia is a possible adverse e...

NR442 - RN COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTICE ASSESSMENT B (50 ITEMS) 1. A nurse is assessing a new client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the cultural portion of the assessment? a. Food preferences b. Employment status c. History of illnesses d. Sexual orientation Rationale: Food preferences are a part of cultural assessment. 2. A nurse is preparing an educational program about influenza for a group of community health nurses. Which of the following act...

Chest Pain Physical Assessment Assignment Results | Completed Advanced Health Assessment - Chamberlain, NR509-October-2018 Return to Assignment Your Results Turn In Lab Pass Overview Transcript Subjective Data Collection Objective Data Collection Education & Empathy Documentation Self-Reflection Education &

Patient: John Larsen – Anxiety and Panic Attack • Finding: Established chief complaint Finding: Reports that he felt like he was "smothering" - sense of chest pressure (Found) Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have. Where do you feel the smothering sensation? Finding:Reports feeling rapid heartbeat (Found) Pro T...