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AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 7 Rated A+ Tonsillitis - inflammation of the tonsils - can be caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat, the stretococci - is a frequent accompaniment of inflammation in other parts of the upper respiratory tract. Lymphangitis - inflammation in one or more of the lymph vessels, resulting from an acute streptococcal infection of one of the extremities. - characterized by fine red streaks extending from the infected area to the axilla or groin -...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

Nurb 3050 Final Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers Edema - answeran excess of fluid in the interstitial compartment, which causes a swelling or enlargement of tissues Prolonged edema interferes with - answervenous return, arterial circulation, and cell function Causes of edema - answer1. increased capillary hydrostatic pressure 2. decreased plasma osmotic pressure in the capillaries 3. lymphatic obstruction 4. increased capillary pearmeability Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pres...

ACS does not recommend routine mammograms for women below the age of? 40 Lymph node enlargement, nipple inversion, nipple discharge, skin thickening, and breast lumps are ALWAYS a sign of breast cancer. True or False False The only task NOT required of the RT is which of the following? A. validation of doctors requisition with the clinical history given by patient? B. diagramming lumps, scars, large moles on the breast? C. diagnosing the patients condition D. choice of technical factors u...

Norris Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology Chap. 1 Concepts of Health and Disease Exam Questions and Complete Solutions A client develops an infection with a resistant organism while hospitalized for surgery. After treatment, there are no obvious signs of infection, but a culture shows that the organism is present. Which term describes the client's status? a) Preclinical stage b) Carrier status c) Chronic disease d) Clinical disease - Ans: b) Carrier status In carrier status, t...

The ACS does not recommend routine mammograms for women below the age of: - 40 Is Lymph node enlargement, nipple inversion, nipple discharge, skin thickening, and/or breast lumps are ALWAYS a sign of breast cancer. a. True b. False - b. False The only task NOT required of the RT is: - Diagnosing the patient's condition Which is NOT considered curative breast surgery: - core sample biopsy The reason(s) for performing BSE include: - to compensate for the inaccuracy in mammograms (up to 20...

The nurse is caring for clients on an oncology unit. Which neutropenia precautions should be implemented? 1. Hold all venipuncture sites for at least five (5) minutes. 2. Limit fresh fruits and flowers. 3. Place all clients in reverse isolation. 4. Have the clients use a soft-bristle toothbrush. - correct answer 2. Limit fresh fruits and flowers. **holding venipuncture site would be for thrombocytopenia **reverse isolation would be for patients with SEVERE neutropenia **soft-bristl...

Normal finding for lymph nodes - Answer-Nonpalpable Preauricular lymph node located - Answer-in front of the ear Postauricular lymph node located - Answer-behind the ear Occipital lymph node located - Answer-at the base of the skull Submental lymph node located - Answer-midline under the chin Submandibular lymph node located - Answer-along base of mandible Retropharyngeal lymph node located - Answer-angle of the jaw Anterior cervical and superficial cervical lymph nodes located - Answer-a...

Tonsillitis : - inflammation of the tonsils - can be caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat, the stretococci - is a frequent accompaniment of inflammation in other parts of the upper respiratory tract. Lymphangitis : - inflammation in one or more of the lymph vessels, resulting from an acute streptococcal infection of one of the extremities. - characterized by fine red streaks extending from the infected area to the axilla or groin - is accompanied by fever, chills, head...