NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
Midterm (NEW & CORRECT).
With 167 quiz and complete answers.
NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
Midterm (NEW & CORRECT).
With 167 quiz and complete answers.
3 characteristics of bronchitis - answer- bronchial inflammation
hypersecretion of mucus
chronic productive cough for at least 3 consecutive months for at least 2 successive
years
3 layers of the bronchioles - answer- innermost layer
middle layer - lamina propria
outermost layer
Acute Kidney Injury - answer- Sudden decline in kidney function with a decrease in GFR
and an increase in plasma creatinine and BUN levels -results in oliguria
After air passes through the trachea where does it go? - answer- goes into the left or
right bronchi
Afterload - answer- the amount of resistance to open the semilunar valves and eject of
blood from the ventricle
alveolar hyperinflation - answer- When air is unable to move out of the alveolar like it
should due to bronchial walls collapsing around possible mucus plug thus trapping air
inside
anemia risk factors - answer- acute or chronic blood loss, increased hemolysis,
inadequate dietary intake or malabsorption, bone marrow suppression, age
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) - answer- an enzyme that converts angiotensin I
to angiotensin II
Ascending infection - answer- - urethra to bladder, and then to kidney
- due to: bacteria from residual fecal contamination
Asthma - answer- Chronic disease due to bronchoconstriction and an excessive
inflammatory response in the bronchioles
average amount of preload? - answer- 120-130 mls
,NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
Midterm (NEW & CORRECT).
With 167 quiz and complete answers.
Azoetmia - answer- presence of elevated plasma creatinine
benign prostatic hyperplasia - answer- benign growth of cells within the prostate gland
Biventricular failure - answer- unresolved left sided heart failure will increase pressure
on the right side of the heart contributing to right sided heart failure as well
Bronchioles - answer- smaller passageways that originate from the bronchi that become
the alveoli
bronchitis - answer- inflammation of the bronchial tubes
cardiac reserve - answer- difference between resting and maximal CO; should be about
4-5x as high but does decrease 1% per year after age 30
causes of anemia - answer- - impaired RBC production
- excessive blood loss
- increased RBC destruction
Causes of bronchitis - answer- -long term exposure to environmental irritants
-repeated episodes of acute infection (RSV infection in early infancy)
, NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
Midterm (NEW & CORRECT).
With 167 quiz and complete answers.
-Factors affecting gestational childhood lung development (preterm birth)
causes of hemolytic anemia - answer- infection
transfusion reaction
hemolytic disease of the newborn (Rh incompatibility)
autoimmune reaction
drug induced
causes of high output failure - answer- Severe anemia
Nutritional deficiencies
Hyperthyroidism
Sepsis
Extreme febrile state
Causes of intrarenal disease - answer- ATN
Acute glomerulonephritis
causes of kidney stones - answer- Family HX, chronic dehydration and infection, dietary
factors, medications, imobility. Stoned more common in men than women usually ages
30/50.
Causes of left sided heart failure - answer- systemic hypertension
left ventricle MI
LV hypertrophy
Aortic SL valve or bicuspid valve damage
Secondary to right heart failure
Causes of postrenal disease - answer- BPH
Calculi
Inflammation
Tumors
Causes of right sided heart failure - answer- - pulmonary disease
- pulmonary hypertension
- RV MI
- RV Hypertrophy
- pulmonary SLV or tricuspid valve damage
- secondary to left heart failure
Causes of tubular necrosis - answer- - being post operative
- severe sepsis
- burns
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 APPROVEDNURSE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
