Iatrogenic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Colonization Correct Answer-Organism in the body but not causing infection. If break in defense, can cause infection Local infection Correct Answer-Limited to specific part of body such as infected cut or incision systemic infection Correct Answer-infection spreads to several sites and tissue fluids usually in the bloodstream; bacteremia (sepsis); septicemia Nosocomial infection Correct Answer-Hospital acquired infection; caused by delivery of health care services iatrogenic infectio...

1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - Answer- 36-38 degrees C 2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. Incorrect order of draw b. Incorrect needle gauge c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. Failure to invert tube - Answer- b. Incorrect needle gauge 3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen? a. Protect from light b. Keep specimen warm c. Keep specimen at body temp d. Place s...

Anemia can contribute to: coronary ischemia Composition of blood 5.5L total. 50-55% = plasma; 90% water Erythropoesis is stimulated by... erythropoetin Hemoglobin A the majority of adult hemoglobin. 97% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 beta chains. HbA2 minor adult hemoglobin. 2-3% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 delta chains. Hemoglobin F Fetal hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains. Has a greater affinity for and more regularly binds O2...

Pathophysiology: Exam 1 University of South Alabama Questions with Correct Answers Etiology - Correct Answer Cause(s) for disease or condition idiopathic - Correct Answer disease or disorder w/ unknown cause iatrogenic - Correct Answer a disease or disorder acquired as a result of a physician's words or actions. risk factors - Correct Answer characteristics or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing a medical disorder or disease Pathophysiology - Correct Answer the stu...

Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination ofspecific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment ANS: C

AAMI Pathology Final, With Complete Solution Immediate cause of a disease Excitatory cause Atrophy - Noun A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use Hypotrophy - Noun A degeneration in the functioning of an organ due to the loss of cells Hypertrophy Increase or more, get bigger Hypotrophy Decrease or less, get smaller Atrophy A lack of Mammary glands enlarge after birth to allow the mom to feed baby, and revert to normal size after feedin...

CLSI - Answer- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute What specimens require protection from light? - Answer- -beta-carotene -bilirubin -vitamins -urine what specimens need to be chilled? - Answer- -ammonia -ABG's -urine if not tested within 2 hours -ionized calcium -lactic acid what specimens need to be kept at body temperature? - Answer- -cold agglutinin -cryoglobulin -semen Iatrogenic anemia - Answer- anemia caused by excessive blood draws Autologous donation - A...

NURS 642 /AGACNP EXAM 1 2024/ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/LATEST UPDATE 2024 Pneumothorax - Correct Answer-occurs when air is allowed into the pleural space Caused by trauma, medical procedures, or spontaneously - Correct Answer- penumothorax perforation of chest wall or pleura: trauma (sucking chest), blunt (air enters form lung to pleura), iatrogenic, - Correct Answer-causes of penumothorax Pneumothorax risk factors - Correct Answer-trauma, iatrogenic, intrinsic lung d...

Gynecomastia causes -Aging -Neonatal period, puberty (tall/overweight teenagers) -Obesity Hypothyroidism -85% women -May be due to failure or resection of the thyroid gland itself or deficiency of pituitary TSH Goiter -May be present with thyroiditis, iodine deficiency, genetic thyroid enzyme defects, drug goitrogens (lithium, iodine, propylthiouracil or methimazole, sulfonamides, amiodarone, interferon-alpha, interferon-beta, interluekin-2, food goitrogens in iodine-deficien...

NR601/ NR 601 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: What is ageism? Answer: Discrimination based on age Ex. Difficult to enter workforce Q: What are signs of positive adjustment to aging? Answer: Satisfied with accomplishments Enjoy advantages that come with aging Being present Q: Two psychologic approaches to aging: disengagement and a...