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

NR 283 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 antigens cause a...

NR 283 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WEEK 7: LECTURE SUMMARY

Week 1 1. Question:A cellular function that occurs in all cell types is: 2. Question:Active mediated transport involves: 3. Question:The function of cellular energy metabolism and generation of most of the cell’s adenosine triphosphate (ATP) occurs in the: 4. Question:Which of the following is the most common cause of cellular injury? 5. Question:Which type of necrosis best describes death of a cell from hypoxia, generally as a result of ischemia in the lower extremities? 6. Question:W...

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 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 de...

Practice questions for patho final 1. What kind of solution would a nurse give a patient who has very concentrated blood serum? Patient is hypertonic, so do the opposite. Hypo= into tissues hyper= from the tissues into the bloodstream a. A hypertonic solution so that the fluid moves out of the blood stream and into the tissues b. A hypotonic solution so that the fluid will move out of the blood stream and into the tissues c. An isotonic solution so that the fluid volume will increase ov...

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...