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A pathology report identifies abnormal changes in the size, shape, and organization of mature cells. How would the nurse best classify these changes? (Ans- Dysplasia Which cellular change occurs in the liver of someone who has had a lobe of the liver removed? (Ans- Regeneration

What regulates the release of hormones? (Ans - feedback systems Positive Feedback (Ans - tells a hormone to make more Negative Feedback (Ans - stops making a hormone Secreting Cells (Ans - what is pumped out of the cells (ADH released from the posterior pituitary gland) Receiving Cells (Ans - what cells the hormones target (ADH targets the kidney) Why are hormones are released? (Ans – -altered cell environment (increases intake of glucose leads to a release of insulin) ...

Arteries (Ans- transport blood away from heart veins (Ans- transport blood to the heart Capillaries (Ans- microcirculation within tissue systemic circulation (Ans- exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes in tissues pulmonary circulation (Ans- gas exchange in the lungs function of plasma proteins (Ans- osmotic pressure, antibody, and blood clots Erythrocytes (Ans- contain hemoglobin, life span of about 20 days Erythropoietin (Ans- produced in the kidney, stim...

Pathophysiology (Ans- the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body How is homeostasis maintained? (Ans- negative feedback loops Diagnosis (Ans- identification of a disease Etiology (Ans- cause of disease Idiopathic (Ans- unknown cause prophylaxis (Ans- prevention of disease Pathogenesis (Ans- development of disease Prognosis (Ans- a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation Morbidity (Ans- the disease rat...

Etiology (Ans- Cause of particular disease on microscopic level Pathogenesis (Ans- Story of how disease develops Atrophy (Ans- Decrease in the size of the cells, results in reduced tissue mass Hypertrophy (Ans- Increase in cell size, results in enlarged tissue mass Hyperplasia (Ans- Increased number of cells, results in enlarged tissue mass Metaplasia (Ans- Mature cell type is replaced by a different mature cell type, Ex: chronic smokers, cells lose cilia Dysplasia ...

A client is seen in the emergency clinic after jumping off a ski lift and injuring their ankle. Which steps can the client take to reduce inflammation and pain? Select all that apply. (Ans- Elevate the injured site Rest the affected area Wrap the ankle Apply an ice pack Which factor can delay tissue healing from inflammation and injury? (Ans- Advanced age Scar tissue is _____ and tends to ______ over time, which can result in _________ (Ans- Nonelastic Shrink Complications ...

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The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d.The patient with an allergy to penicill...

A patient is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring for this patient will expect to administer which drug? a.Furosemide (Lasix) b.Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) c.Mannitol (Osmitrol) d.Spironolactone (Aldactone) (ANS- a.Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide, a potent diuretic, is used when rapid or massive mobilization of fluids is needed. This patient sho...

Glucocorticoid mechanism of action (Ans- works to stop the inflammatory process in the lungs, preventing bronchoconstriction. Stabilizes WBC membranes that release bronchial constricting substances, increases bronchial smooth muscle beta adrenergic stimulation. Forms of Glucocorticoids (Ans- Inhaled: used for asthma and is the most tolerated and fast acting, but can also be IV for systemic effects on the body. AE of glucocorticoids (Ans- throat and mouth irritation, dry mouth, oral f...