Final Exam: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Final Exam: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: What is Homeostasis? Answer: A state of equilibrium or balance to maintain usual functioning. -i.e., temperature, blood pressure, stress response Question: When does the chronic phase begin of the inflammatory response? Answer: Is indicated if the acute phase fails to resolve the issue; it lasts until healing and repair are complete (usually in weeks to months). Question: What are Malignant tumors? Answer: Consist of nonfunctioning cells that reproducing rapidly. Such tumors often penetrate surrounding tissue and spread to secondary sites. The tumor's ability to metastasize depends on its ability to access and survive in the circulatory or lymphatic system. Question: What is Fight or Flight response? What are the S/S? What hormones are released? Answer: The Sympathtic Nervous system kicks in Signs and Symptoms include: -Increased HR, RR, BP -Increased oxygen supply to the lungs -More blood flow to the vital organs and muscles -Pupil Dilation From the adrenal glands, adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol (glucose for energy) is released