NURSING NUR 2063 (NURSING NUR 2063)

 Brain abscess s/s (infection, pus) Signs of infectious etiology, localized collection of pus -Stiff neck, headache, intracranial pressure, change in LOC, vision/speech/behavior changes  Priority assessments ABC’s (airway, breathing/respiratory, circulation/cardiovascular), level of consciousness  Glascow coma scale Used to assess LOC in acutely brain-injured patients, eye opening/arousal-directed responses/motor reactions, under 8 is severe, over 12 is mild  Mechanisms of...

NUR 2063Essentials of Pathophysiology - Exam 1 review sheet.

Essentials of Pathophysiology – Exam #1 Review Sheet Covers Modules 1, 2, and 3 – Chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 24, 51, 52, 53 1. Define pathophysiology. What does the study of pathophysiology include? Pathophysiology- refers to the study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings (Study of disease) • The Study of pathophysiology includes: o Etiology- study of causes or reasons for phenomena o Pathogenesis- development or evolution of disease, from initial stimulus...

Exam (elaborations) NURSING NUR 2063 (NURSING NUR 2063) Essentials of Pathophysiology - Exam 1 review sheet. Rasmussen College