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RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2024 REAL EXAM QUESTIOAND CORRECT ANSWERS
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1. function of mitochondria ATP production/cellular respiration, powerhouse
of the cell
2. Rough ER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum stud-
ded with ribosomes.
3. Smooth ER That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum that is
free of ribosomes.
4. Homeostasis A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant
internal state; the regulation of any aspect of
body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around
a particular level
5. Hypertrophy increase in muscle/tissue size, excessive devel-
opment
6. atrophy the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any
progressive decline or failure; to waste away
7. Ischemia an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part
of the body, especially the heart muscles.
8. S/S of Objective Data Any observations made by using your senses
(pts. blood pressure, physical findings, and lab
values)
9. S/S of Subjective Data Any symptoms pt. complains of, what the pt.
feels (pain)
10. Epinephrine Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal
medulla in response to stress. Also known as
adrenaline.
11. Renin hormone secreted by the kidney; it raises blood
pressure by influencing vasoconstriction (nar-
rowing of blood vessels)
12. What causes edema?
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-reduced concentration of plasma proteins
-increased permeability of capillary wall
-increased venous pressure
-blockage of lymph vessels
13. Signs and symptoms of edema, dysnpea (trouble breathing), hypterten-
fluid excess sion (high bp), JVD, pulse increase and bound-
ing, weight increase
14. Signs and symptoms of Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor,
dehydration Low BP, Low pulse, fatigue, Increased HCT, de-
creased mental function, confusion, and loss of
consciousness
15. S/S of hypocalcemia - muscle twitches/tetany
- hyperactive DTRs
- positive Chvostek's sign (tapping on the facial
nerve triggering facial twitching)
- positive Trousseau's sign (hand/finger spasms
with sustained blood pressure cuff inflation)
- seizures
16. Osmosis Diffusion of water through a selectively perme-
able membrane
17. Diffusion Movement of molecules from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration.
18. active transport Energy-requiring process that moves material
across a cell membrane against a concentration
difference
19. Effect of hypertonic solu- cell shrinks and can die
tion
20. effect of a hypotonic solu- cell swells and can burst
tion
21. active immunity
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A form of acquired immunity in which the
body produces its own antibodies against dis-
ease-causing antigens.
22. passive immunity An individual does not produce his or her own
antibodies, but rather receives them directly
from another source, such as mother to infant
through breast milk
23. Examples of active immu- natural infection, vaccines,
nity
24. Examples of passive im- IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing pla-
munity centa, antitoxin, humanized monoclonal anti-
body
25. acquired immunity Immunity that is present only after exposure and
is highly specific.
26. examples of acquired im- 1) having the infection 2) vaccination
munity
27. innate immunity Immunity that is present before exposure and
effective from birth. Responds to a broad range
of pathogens.
28. Examples of innate immu- skin, hair, cilia, mucus membranes, digestive en-
nity zymes, stomach acidity, inflammatory response,
fever, inflammation
29. 5 P's of compartment syn- pain, pallor, pulselessness, paralysis, paresthe-
drome sia
30. Signs and symptoms of severe pain or burning sensation
compartment syndrome decreased strength in the extremity
paralysis of the extremity
pain with movement
extremity feeling hard to palpation
distal pulses, motor and sensory function possi-
bly normal
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