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AHN 447 Exam 1 (Renal) Practice Questions and Answers What are the functions of the renal system? - ANSWER-- fluid & electrolyte balance/acid-base balance - rid the body of water soluble waste products - maintain normal blood volume and osmolarity - production of erythropoietin - activation of vitamin D to facilitate absorption of calcium What are the 3 major function of the nephron? - ANSWER-- filtration of water soluble substances - reabsorption of filtered nutrients, water, and elect...

AHN 447 Final Exam Practice Questions and Answers Can the epidermis grow back? - ANSWER-Yes 5 things encompassed in the dermis - ANSWER-blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat, sebaceous, and lymph glands, What part of the skin is involved during a superficial thickness injury? - ANSWER-Epidermis 2 types of burns that can cause a superficial thickness burn - ANSWER-Sunburn and flash burn How quickly does a superficial thickness burn heal? - ANSWER-3-6 days What is desquamation and with what...

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AHN 447 Exam 5 (Hematology & HIV/AIDS) Questions and Answers produces RBC, WBC, and platelets - ANSWER-bone marrow maintains osmotic pressure, prevents plasma leak - ANSWER-albumin large proteins, assist with immune function - ANSWER-globulins What kinds of WBC's help with inflammation? - ANSWER-granulocytes - neutrophils, monocyte, eosinophil, basophil, macrophages What kinds of WBC's help with immunity? - ANSWER-agranulocytes - B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, cytotoxic-cytolytic, T...

AHN 447 Exam 3 Questions and answers. Rated A+ What are the clinical manifestations of a pulmonary contusion? - -MAY BE ASYMPTOMATIC AT FIRST decreased breath sounds or crackles and wheezes over the affected area bruising over the injury dry cough tachycardia tachypnea dullness to percussion bloody sputum initial CXR normal--CXR with opacities after several days *can lead to respiratory failure What is the pathophysiology of a pulmonary contusion? - -occ...

AHN 447 TEST 3, Top Exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED. cervical traction is contraindicated in - -unstable hyperextension injuries Cervical spine clearance - -done by an ER, neuro, or orthopedic physician Occiput to T1 need to be cleared no need for xray if patient is: awake and oriented has no distracting injuries has no drugs on board no neck pain neurologically intact MRI - -shows tumors and soft tissues (herniated discs) very well may be used to clear c-spin...

AHN 447 Exam 5, Exam Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. Primary parkinsons - --idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - --occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - --bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - --eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anx...

AHN 447 Exam #1, Exam Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. What is the purpose of coronary circulation? - -To supply blood/nutrients to the heart Coronary Circulation: The left anterior descending (LAD) supplies... - -anterior wall of LV, septum, papillary muscles, chordae Coronary Circulation: The left circumflex artery supplies... - -lateral wall LV, SA node, AV node Coronary Circulation: The right coronary artery supplies... - -RA, RV, inferior wall of LV Coronary blo...

AHN 447 Exam 5, Top Exam Questions and answers. VERIFIED. Primary parkinsons - --idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - --occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - --bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - --eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/an...