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NR 283 Quiz 2 1. What color sputum would most likely indicate a bacterial chest infection? a. Clear b. White c. Frothy d. Thick yellowish - green 2. What happens in the lungs when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax? a. Air is forced out of the lungs. b. Lung volume increases. c. Intrapulmonic pressure decreases. d. Intrapleural pressure decreases 3. Tuberculosis is characterized by the following: (select all that apply) a. It is spread by respiratory droplets ...

NR 283 QUIZ 1 1. Pathophysiology involves the study of: a. the structure of the human body. b. the functions of various organs in the body. c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. Correct d. various cell structures and related functions. 2. The number of new and old or existing cases in a specific population within a specified time period is called: a. prevalence. b. occurrence. c. incidence. d. abstinence. 3. The term prognosis refers to the: a. p...

NR 283 Exam 1 Review. CH 1: • Cellular Adaption: Changes made by a cell in response to adverse environmental change Vocabulary • Characteristics of Disease pg. 6 a. Pathogenesis: the manner of development of a disease b. Acute: short term illness the develops quickly c. Chronic: disease is often a milder condition developing gradually; persists for a long time & usually causes more permanent tissue damage d. Subclinical: pathologic changes occur but the patient exhibits no obvious...

Patho Final Exam Concept Review (NR283) Final Exam Concept Review Be sure to cover pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, nursing considerations, diagnostic tests for the following topics: Endocrine SIADH- Syndrome of Inappropriate Diuretic Hormone Too much ADH (antidiuretic hormone ) secretion leads to water intoxication and hyponatremia Causes include trauma, stroke, malignancies (often in the lungs or pancreas), medications, and stress S/S include signs of fluid volume over...

NR283 EXAM 3 STUDYGUIDE CHAPTER 18 ENDOCRINE All right guys here is endocrine! Overview- functions of the endocrine system provide growth & reproductive capabilities. Dysfunction of the endocrine system includes excessive or insufficient function of the endocrine gland with alterations in hormone levels caused by either hypersecretion or hyposecretion of hormone abnormal hormone levels. Dysfunction of an endocrine gland can also be due to: 1) feedback systems failure t...

Worksheet 1 NR283 Worksheet 1 Questions: 1. Define Pathophysiology. • The study of diseases; what is taking place (or what happens) when things go wrong; it builds on anatomy. 2. Define Diagnosis, Cause, Predisposing factors, and Pathogenesis. • Diagnosis  Refers to the identification of a specific disease through the evaluation of signs and symptoms, laboratory tests (see inside cover and Ready Reference 5 in the Appendix). • Causes  The causative factors of a disease....

Worksheet 2 NR283 Worksheet 2. Questions: 1. Define epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. • Epidermis: Consists of 5 layers that vary in thickness @ different areas of the body; no blood vessels or nerves are present; contains melanocytes (specialized pigment-producing cells);5 layers include: stratum basale (innermost layer located on the basement membrane and only layer where mitosis occurs), stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum (present primarily in thick skin)...

Worksheet 4 NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WORKSHEET 4 1. Define pathophysiology. - involves the study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes 2. Define homeostasis. - a relatively stable or constant environment in the body, including blood pressure, temperature, and pH, maintained by the various control mechanisms 3. Discuss the terms acute vs chronic. Provide examples. - Acute rejection develops after several weeks when unmatched a...

NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE Chapter 8: Skin Disorders 1. Viral infections a. Take antiviral to reduce viral shedding (can’t proliferate) 2. Autoimmune skin disorders a. Shingles b. Pemphigus  blisters i. 2 forms = vulgaris & foliaceus ii. Antibodies disrupt the cohesion between the epidermal cells causing blisters to form iii. Treatment = systemic glucocorticoids such as prednisone & other immunosuppressants 3. Psoriasis a. A chronic inflammatory skin disorder cause...

NR283 Worksheet 3 Skin and Respiratory. SKIN 1. Define the following:and give an example of each a. Macule Less than 1 cm, flat, well defined border. Includes freckles and measles. b. Papule Small firm and usually elevated, < 1 cm, solid mass, circumscribed border. Includes moles and warts c. Nodule Elevated, solid, palpable mass, 1-2 cm. Includes small lipoma, squamous cell carcinoma and fibroma. d. Pustule Elevated, lesion, usually contain...