2024 NUR 2063
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1
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What is pathophysiology? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The study of homeostasis.
What the body has to do to be at normal operating range. Etiology of
disease. What is normal and abnormal.
General Adaptation Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-A cluster of systemic
manifestations that represent an attempt to cope with a stressor
Immunosuppression can be caused by - CORRECT ANSWERS-stress, lack of
sleep, poor diet, chemotherapy
What cell is destructed by HIV? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CD4+ cell
Benign tumor is - CORRECT ANSWERS-non-cancerous
Malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWERS-cancerous tumor that can
metastasize (spread to other parts of body & make other tumors)
How does fluid get into and out of the cell? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Osmosis
what is osmosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-When fluid goes from a high
concentration to a low concentration
Difference between plant and animal cell? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Animal cells
do not have a cell wall, plants DO have a cell wall
What are the 5 signs of inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Redness
Swelling
Pain
Loss of function
Heat
What causes redness and heat in inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Increased blood flow
, Type 1 hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anaphylaxis & allergies
examples of type 1 sensitivity - CORRECT ANSWERS-shellfish allergy,
bee sting allergy
What is anaphylaxis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-swelling of the airways from an
allergic reaction
Type 2 hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cytotoxic
Transfusion Reactions
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Type 3 hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Immune Complex
Rheumatoid arthritis,
Lupus, MS
Type 4 hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Delayed cell mediated
contact dermatitis
Examples of type 4 hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Contact dermatitis
reaction to a surface substance
Poison ivy
Describe the Alarm phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Generalized stimulation of
the sympathetic nervous system, releases catacholamines and cortisol AKA
fight or flight.
Dump of adrenaline or epinephrine rush in the body.
Breathing is faster.
Describe the resistance stage of GAS - CORRECT ANSWERS-During this stage
the body selects the most effective and economic channels of defense.
During this stage the cortisol levels that were present in the alarm stage
drop because they are no longer needed.
Trying to get away from the stress.
Describe the exhaustion stage of GAS - CORRECT ANSWERS-Initiated if the
stressor is prolonged or overwhelms the body. When you are exhausted and
done.
What is a sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-something that you can physically see
What is a symptom? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Something that is felt by a person
What is edema? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Swelling/inflammation.
excess fluid in the interstitial spaces
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