Nr 283 week 1 7 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Unit 2 Pre-Class Answers (Chapters 5, 6, 7, &20) Chapter 5: Inflammation and Healing 1. List and describe each of the 3 body defense mechanisms: a. 1st line – mechanical barriers: Physical [skin, mucus membranes] & Chemical [lysosome-saliva/tears, skin’s acidic pH & fatty acid content, lactic acid & high salt concentrations in sweat] b. 2nd line – nonspecific mechanisms: Phagocytosis, Inflammation, Fever, Antimicrobial Proteins [Interferon & Complement] c. 3rd line – specific defense: Im...

Unit 1 Pre-Class Answers (Chapters 1, 2, & 21) Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology 1. What are the 7 steps of health? a. Be a non-smoker and avoid 2nd hand smoke b. Eat 5-10 servings fruits/vegetables a day. High-fiber, lower-fat foods. Limit alcohol to 1-2 drinks/day c. Be physically active on regular basis (healthy body weight) d. Protect yourself and family from the sun e. Follow cancer screening guidelines f. Visit doctor or dentist with any changes in normal state of health...

NR 283-Worksheet for Week 1- Pathophysiology. Worksheet for Week 1 NR 283 Pathophysiology 1. A localized sign can be described as which of the following? a. Pounding headache **systemic** b. Low back pain **systemic** c. Generalized muscle aches **systemic** d. Red, edematous toe 2. A term similar to ischemia is which of the following? **due to some type of clot-thrombus, employs, etc.** a. Communicable b. Epidemiology c. Hypoxia **lack of oxygen b/c of any cause, not just a clo...