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NUR2063 Final Exam – Questions With Solutions
NUR2063 Final Exam – Questions With Solutions
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NUR2063 Final Exam – Questions With SolutionsPhysiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings? Correct
Ans - HR, BP, and respirations increase, pupils dilate, cortisol is
released.
What is homeostasis? Correct Ans - Equilibrium and balance within
the body.
Function of ribosomes? Correct Ans - Protein synthesis on the RER,
form polysomes.
Difference between a sign and symptom? Correct Ans - Sign =
Objective
Symptom = Subjective
What electrolytes are found more in intracellular space? Extracellular
space? Correct Ans - ICF = Potassium and Phosphate
ECF = Sodium and Chloride
Possible lethal effect of Hyponatremia? Correct Ans - Rapid brain
swelling leading to seizures, coma or death.
What is an electrolyte pool? Correct Ans - Electrolytes shift
between ECF and pools in response to need/excess.
Cause of edema regarding protein? Correct Ans - Low protein levels
allow salt and water to leave the blood vessels and leak into the tissues.
What is anaphylaxis? What are the S/S? Correct Ans - Severe, life-
threatening allergic reaction.
S/S - Skin reactions, swollen tongue or throat, airway constriction causing
wheezing and rapid pulse, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, low BP, dizziness,
nausea, and itching.
What is passive immunity? Correct Ans - IgG - short term immunity
as the result of introduction to antibodies from another person or animal
such as with breast milk. Also, can cross placenta to protect fetus from
infection.
, What are characteristics of metastatic cells? Correct Ans - Grow
and reproduce rapidly, poorly differentiated and irregular in shape, and
have abnormal membranes, cytoskeletal proteins and morphology.
What is sepsis? Goal of treatment? Correct Ans - The body's
extreme response to an infection where chemicals are released into the
bloodstream to fight them infection, triggering inflammation of the blood
throughout the body.
Goal of treatment is to use IV antibiotics and fluids to treat originating
infection, use supportive measures to correct vitals abnormalities, and
maintain organ system function.
Best way to prevent spread of diseases? Correct Ans - Proper hand
washing.
Complication of compartment syndrome? Correct Ans - Muscle or
tissue damage or loss, amputation, infection, nerve damage, and kidney
failure.
Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Correct Ans - Exact cause is
unknown, thought to be caused by genetic vulnerability and environmental
triggers.
Cause of contact dermatitis? Correct Ans - Direct exposure to an
irritant or allergen-producing substance.
Identify Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis. Correct Ans - Kyphosis -
Hump at top of the back (hunchback)
Lordosis - Con-caved lumbar spine (swayback)
Scoliosis - Lateral deviation of the spine
What is osteoporosis? Correct Ans - Progressive loss of bone
calcium that leaves the bones brittle.
What is intussesception? Correct Ans - Mechanical bowel
obstruction caused by the intestine telescoping into itself.
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