Exam (elaborations)
NURS-UL 3366 Exam 1 with complete solutions.
- Course
- Institution
NURS-UL 3366 Exam 1 with complete solutions.
[Show more]
Content preview
NURS-UL 3366 Exam 1 with completesolutions
homeostasis - ANSWER- maintenance of constant conditions in the body's
internal environment
compensation - ANSWER- the return to homeostasis after being challenged by a
stressor
Glycogenolysis - ANSWER- breakdown of glycogen to glucose
decompensation - ANSWER- the failure to compensate, adapt, doesn't return to
homeostasis
disease - ANSWER- harmful condition of the body or mind
disorder - ANSWER- disturbance in the healthiness of the body
syndrome - ANSWER- a collection of symptoms
risk factors - ANSWER- decors that contribute to or increase the probability that a
disease will occur
examples of risk factors - ANSWER- smoking, age, ethnicity, diet, environment
precipitating factors - ANSWER- a condition or event that triggers a pathologic
event or disorder
examples of precipitating factors - ANSWER- asthma attacks can be precipitated
by exertion
etiology - ANSWER- the cause of a disease, includes all factors that contribute tot
he development of the disease
, idiopathic - ANSWER- disease with unidentifiable cause
iatrogenic - ANSWER- occurs as a result of medical treatment
nosocomial infection - ANSWER- hospital acquired infection
clinical manifestations - ANSWER- the demonstration of the presence of a sign or
symptom
sign - ANSWER- manifestations that can only be objectively ideated by a trained
symptoms - ANSWER- subjective manifestations that can be only reported by the
person experiencing them
local S&S - ANSWER- redness, swelling, heat, rash and lymphadenopathy in a
particular area
system S&S - ANSWER- fever, urticaria, malaise, systemic lymphadenopathy
acute S&S - ANSWER- fairly rapid appearance of disease of several days, usually
only last a short time
chronic S&S - ANSWER- develop slowly and often insidious and last longer
remissions - ANSWER- periods when S&S disappear of diminish signitcantly
exacerbations - ANSWER- periods when S&S become worse or more severe
central - ANSWER- a problem that is occurring towards the center or core of the
body
proximal - ANSWER- closer to the central area of the body
shock - ANSWER- low blood pressure and signs and symptoms of not getting
enough blood to different parts of the body
prognosis - ANSWER- the predicted outcome of a disease based certain factors
like the usual course of that disease, age, and comorbidities
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller tuition. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now