Exam (elaborations)
Maryville NP PAtho NURS 611 questions with correct answers.
- Course
- NURS 612
- Institution
- Maryville College
Maryville NP PAtho NURS 611 questions with correct answers.
[Show more]
Content preview
Maryville NP PAtho NURS 611 questions with correctanswers
Parasympathetic Nervous System Correct Answer-Conserves energy and
the body's resources
Sympathetic Nervous System Correct Answer-Responds to stress by
preparing the body to defend itself.
What catecholamine is released during sympathetic nervous system?
Correct Answer-Epinephrine
What else happens during sympathetic nervous system is activated?
Correct Answer-After epinephrine is released it mobilizes the energy
stores to increase glucose and decrease insulin. Redistribute.l blood
flow-increases muscles and lungs to flight and decreases peristalsis is
the GI tract and skin.
Types of Brain Injury Correct Answer-Focal or diffuse
Focal Correct Answer-Specific, grossly observable brain lesions that
occur in a precise location. Epidural hemmorhage; subdue always
hemmorrhage
diffuse brain injury Correct Answer-Multifocal injuries due to hypoxia,
meningitis, encephalitis and damage to blood vessels
, diabetes insipidus Correct Answer-Increased swelling and pressure in
brain
Autonomic hyperrelexia Correct Answer-Patients with lesions affecting
their T5-T6 level or above.
Autonomic hyperreflexia is characterized by: Correct Answer-
Paroxysmal HTN >300 systolic
A pounding headache
Blurred vision
Sweating above the level of the lesion with flushing of the skin due to
the hypothalamus and unable to regulate the body heat because of
sympathetic nervous system damage.
Piloerection
Nasal congestion
Bradycardia (30-40 beats per min)
acutely occurs Correct Answer-Delirium
Causes of Delirium Correct Answer-UTI, thyroid disorders, hypoxia,
hypoglycemia, toxicity, fluid electrolyte imbalance, renal insufficiency,
trauma, multiple medications
Hours to weeks Correct Answer-Delirium
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 cracker. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $18.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67163 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now
