NURSING 6501 Exam bundle

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance? - ANSAnswer: Anaerobic glycolysis What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential that initiates an action potential? - ANSAnswer: Sodium gat...

1. A patient has a history of excessive use of magnesium-containing antacids and aluminum-containing antacids. What lab value does the healthcare professional correlate to this behavior? Answer: B a. Magnesium 1.8 mg/dL b. Phosphate 1.9 mg/dL c. Sodium 149 mEq/L d. Potassium 2.5 mEq/L 2. A p...

• Question 1 1 out of 1 points A patient has defective secretion of the intrinsic factor leading to anemia. What treatment optiondoes the healthcare professional discuss with the patient? Selected Answer: Vitamin B 12 injections initially given once a week. • Question 2 1 out of 1 points ...

A child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is voiding smoky, browncoloredurine and asks the healthcare professional to explain what causes it. What explanation by the professional is best? Selected Answer: Presence of red bloodcells Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which sympto...

• Question 1 A woman diagnosed with trichomoniasis asks if her sexual partner should be treated aswell. What is the appropriate response by the healthcare professional? Selected Answer: Sexual partners should be treated even if they are asymptomatic. • Question 2 0 out of 1 points An in...

A woman diagnosed with trichomoniasis asks if her sexual partner should be treated aswell. What is the appropriate response by the healthcare professional? Selected Answer: Question 2 Sexual partners should be treated even if they areasymptomatic. 1 out of 1 points An infant is brought to th...

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance? - ANSAnswer: Anaerobic glycolysis What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential that initiates an action potential? - ANSAnswer: Sodium gat...

Overview of the Blood - ANS•Blood •5000ml •Plasma •3000ml Hematocrit defined - ANS- % of RBCs [higher value = higher viscosity = thicker blood) - Example: Polycythemia may have Hct of 60-70% Types of Blood Cells - Erythrocytes [RBCs) - ANS- Transport O2 - Small disc shape...

adenocarcinoma - ANScancers that arise from or form ductal or glandular structures. i.e.-mammary adenocarcinoma Anaplasia - ANSmicroscopic hallmarks of cancer cells. Loss of cellular differentiation. carcinoma in situ - ANSAccumulate specific genetic lesions. Localized to the epithelium but...

histology - ANSmicroscopic study of tissues and cells, yields important diagnostic info biopsy - ANSextraction of cell sample from organ or mass of tissue to allow for histological examination pathognomonic changes - ANShistological findings that represent distinct disease processes atro...

nonspecific immunity (4) - ANSsecretory activity of phagocytes barriers: i.e. skin, GI mucus, respiratory cilia chemicals: lysozyme, gastric acid flushing: tears, sweat, urine, GI motility specific immunity - ANSlymphocytes, antibodies effects seen with cytokine release (3) - ANSdilate i...

Inflammation - ANSAllows inflammatory cells, plasma proteins (e.g., complement), and fluid to exit blood vessels and enter the interstitial space Divided into acute and chronic inflammation Acute Inflammation - ANS-Characterized by the presence of edema and neutrophils in tissue. -Arises in re...

Cells become specialized through the process of - ANSdifferentiation or maturation Eight specialized cellular functions are - ANSmovement, conductivity, metabolic absorption, secretion, excretion, respiration, reproduction, and communication Eukaryotic cells consist of - ANSthe plasma membr...

Signs of bacterial prostitis - ANS-Back pain -testes pain -frequency, hesitancy, urgency, nocturia, dysuria -unable to empty -elevated PSA levels Abx that work for bacterial prostitis (they penetrate the prostatic capsule) - ANS-trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or floroquinolones for 2-6 wks ...