UTA NURS COMPILATION BUNDLE

Atrophy E. Cells decrease in size P. Still functional; imbalance between protein synthesis and degradation. Essentially there is an increase in the catabolism of intracellular organelles, reducing structural components of cell Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood Pathological: disuse (mu...

HIV EIA (3rd generation immunoassay) can use urine, saliva, or serum (most accurate), need to wait until 12 weeks post exposure to see antibodies, >99% accurate 4th generation immunoassay- "gold standard" measures P24 antigen can test 10 days post exposure Mast cell Cellular bags of...

Cardiac Blood Flow o From body o Through: Vena cavas Right atrium Tricuspid valve Right ventricle Pulmonic valve Pulmonary artery o To lungs Pulmonary vein Left atrium Mitral valve Left ventricle Aortic valve o Back to body Cardiac Anatomy The heart is the size of a clos...

A patient in respiratory distress and is breathing 33 breaths per minute. Which ABG value is consistent with the clinical scenario? PCO2 15 pH 7.30 pH 7.45 O2 sat 100% A patient who is breathing 33 breaths per minute is hyperventilating and blowing off CO2; therefore the PCO2 level will be low....

First 5 steps in the inflammatory process 1. mast cell degranulation 2. activation of coagulation cascade 3. activation of kinin cascade 4. release of chemotactic factors 5.Activation of the complement cascade Role/function in the inflammatory process: Complement Form the membrane attac...

E. Cells decrease in size P. Still functional; imbalance between protein synthesis and degradation. Essentially there is an increase in the catabolism of intracellular organelles, reducing structural components of cell Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood Pathological: disuse (muscle atro...

Ovarian cancer site of metastasis? Peritoneal surfaces, omentum (fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs), liver The increased NADH/NAD+ ratio in the liver from ethanol causes: 1. Pyruvate --> lactic acid, causing lactic acidosis 2. Oxaloacetate --> mala...

platelet peripheral zone rich in glycoproteins required for platelet adhesion, activation, and aggregation. so-gel zone is rich in microtubules and microfilaments, allowing the platelets to maintain their discoid shape organelle zone This part of the platelet has granules which plat...

Where in the brain is the vomiting center located? Medulla oblongata Antiemetic agents, such as domperidone and haloperidol, are antagonists for which receptors? Dopamine What type of vomiting is caused by the direct stimulation of the vomiting center by neurologic lesions involving the ...

Ventilation movement of air in and out of the lungs Respiration The process by which cells break down simple food molecules to release the energy they contain. Minute Ventilation (VE) Set flow of expired gas in one minute VE = VT x RR Normal VE is 5-8L/min. < 10 weaning ...

Kidneys -in retroperitoneal space in abdominal cavity -one on each side of spine kidney functions -excrete metabolic waste -maintain water balance -regulate acid base balance -regulate blood pressure -secrete erythropoietin to stimulate RBC growth -activate Vit D to absorb calcium in ...

Cranial Nerve I Function and sign of dysfunction Olfactory sensory, carries impulses for sense and smell Loss or disturbance in the sense of smell Cranial Nerve II Function and sign of dysfunction Optic Sensory, carries impulses for vision decreased visual acuity and contrast se...

Primary manifestations of SRMD GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... frank, bright red or "c...

Name 5 types of immunity Natural Immunity, Acquired Immunity, Passive acquired immunity, Humoral immunity, Cell-Mediated immunity Macrocytic Anemias Pernicious anemia, Folate Deficiency Anemia, Microcytic Anemias Iron Deficiency Anemia Neonate Platelets Are equal to adult le...