NUR 2063: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM FULL PACKAGE-RASMUSSEN COLLEGE- GUARANTEED PASS!! RATED A

passive immunity - ANSWER Transfer of performed antibodies against a specific antigen from protected or immunized individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual Examples of passive immunity - ANSWER IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct injec...

Stages of general adaptation syndrome - ANSWER 1. Alarm Initial reaction Sympathetic nervous system 2. Resistance Adaptation Limit stressor 3. Exhaustion Adaptation failing Disease develops Edema - ANSWER Excess fluid in the interstitial space Dehydration (ECF volume deficit...

What are the functions of the kidneys? - ANSWER Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWER dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitanc...

function of mitochondria - ANSWER ATP production/cellular respiration, powerhouse of the cell Rough ER - ANSWER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum studded with ribosomes. Smooth ER - ANSWER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum that is free of ribosomes. Homeostasis - ANSWER A te...

Pathophysiology - ANSWER The study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings Etiology - ANSWER The study of the causes and origins of disease Pathogenesis - ANSWER Development or evolution of a disease Allostasis - ANSWER Ability to achieve stability through change All...

Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - ANSWER Low potassium (Hypokalemia) Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase in blood pressure - ANSWER Catecholamines - Flight or fight response Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into intersti...

Pathophysiology - ANSWER the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body sign vs symptom - ANSWER a sign is a physical manifestation (objective), a symptom is what the patient tells you about the disease (subjective) Cell components - ANSWER nucleus/nucleolus, cytoplasm, cel...

What can prevent pressure ulcers? - ANSWER off-loading pressure on bony prominences. Is Psoriasis associated with psortiatic arthritis? - ANSWER True Mitochondrias create what within cells? - ANSWER produces ATP for energy IgE mediates Type 2 hypersensitivity reactions. - ANSWER False Wh...

passive immunity - ANSWER involves the transfer of plasma containing preformed antibodies against a specific antigen from a protected or immunized person to an unprotected or non-immunized person. (ex: mom to baby) Potassium Value - ANSWER 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value - ANSWER 135-145 mEq/L C...

type 1 diabetes - ANSWER Diabetes of a form that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and is characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia. type 2 diabetes - ANSWER Diabetes of a form that develops especially in...

Homeostasis - ANSWER o A state in which all systems are in balance. State of equilibrium. Maintaining internal conditions stable. Allostasis: - ANSWER o Ability to successfully adapt to challenges. Intricate regulatory processes orchestrated by the brain. Epidemiology: - ANSWER Study of diseas...

How does rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition, manifest? - ANSWER Chronic inflammation in affected joints 1. Inflammation is a protective mechanism that protects the body when injured. What are the symptoms? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER Pain, loss of function, heat, redness, swelling...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - ANSWER Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - ANSWER Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompan...

Sign - ANSWER what patient feels, what you see Ex: vomit , fever Symptom - ANSWER manifestation of disease apparent to patient themselves Cause of Edema - ANSWER increased fluid in interstitial space , increased capillary hydrostatic pressure Causes for S/S with cellulitis - ANSWER inf...