NUR 313 Pathophysiology Exam 4 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
5 views 0 purchase
Course
NUR 313
Institution
NUR 313
What is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide? Infectious Diseases
Cholera An acute intestinal infection TRANSMITTED through ingestion of water or food that is contaminated by feces of infected person.
(Oral --> fecal route)
*Bacteria that causes it* -Vibrio Cholerae
Lyme ...
NUR 313 Pathophysiology Exam 4
Practice Questions and Correct Answers
What is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide? ✅Infectious Diseases
Cholera ✅An acute intestinal infection TRANSMITTED through ingestion of water or
food that is contaminated by feces of infected person.
(Oral --> fecal route)
*Bacteria that causes it*
-Vibrio Cholerae
Lyme Disease ✅Caused by bacterial spirochete: Borrelia burgdorferi.
-This microorganism can be found in forest animals like squirrels, rodents, and the white
tailed deer.
What is the role of reverse transcriptase HIV? ✅The HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase
enzyme is responsible for copying a single stranded viral RNA genome into a double-
stranded DNA.
Which statement is a characteristic of HIV? ✅The depletion of helper T-Cells
-Defining Characteristic: Immune deficiency caused by ongoing VIRAL replication and
cell-to-cell transmission within the Lymphoid tissue.
Which secretion transmits HIV?
(Select all that apply question!) ✅-Semen
-Vaginal Discharge
-Blood
-Breast milk
What are some complications for AIDS? ✅-Cytomegalovirus (CMV) + Kaposi Sarcoma
+ Herpes
-Candidiasis (Thrush)
-Tuberculosis (TB)
-Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)
-Kidney/renal Diseases
-Liver Disease
-Cryptococcal Meningitis
, A person infected with Helicobacter Pylori is at significant RISK for developing what?
✅-Duodenal
-Gastric Ulcer Disease
-Gastric Cancer
*Pylori causes chronic inflammation*
What is the kidney's function? ✅-Maintains bone calcium levels by activating Vitamin D
-Regulates body fluids + electrolytes
Which lab results demonstrate possible Renal (Kidney) injury? ✅-Complete Blood
Count (CBC)
-Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
-Creatinine
-Urinalysis
A syndrome of rapid reduction in renal function; results in failure to excrete nitrogenous
wastes and maintain normal volume and electrolyte hemostasis is called? ✅Acute
Renal Failure.
Prerenal Dysfunction ✅Caused by decreased blood flow and perfusion to the kidney
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 twishfrancis. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
