NSG 120 - Nursing Pathophysiology
Midterm Exam
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Obtaining a medical history
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First step in establishing a diagnosis
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(complete blood count)
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evaluation of cellular components of the blood.
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red blood cells, RBC indices, white blood cells, WBC differential, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet count.
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- types of CBC
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electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)
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is a record of electrical activity of the myocardium used to diagnosis ischemia, arrhythmias, conduction difficulties, and activity of cardiac medications
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Fluoroscopy
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Real-time imaging process that provides continuous visualization of the area undergoing radiography
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computed tomography (CT)
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Radiography technique using a scanner system that provides images of the internal structure of tissue and organs
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Uses a magnetic field instead of radiation to visualize internal tissues 2 / 4
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Radiographs
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Visualization of internal organs and structures by electromagnetic radiation
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Immunocompetent
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When the immune system reacts appropriately to an antigen and homeostasis is maintained, a person is
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Hyperactive responses (e.g., allergies), in which the immune response is excessive and triggered by specific allergens
Immunodeficiency disorders (e.g., acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]), in which the immune response is inadequate
Autoimmune disorders (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE]), in which the immune response is overactive and misdirected against one's own tissues
Attacks on beneficial foreign tissue (e.g., reaction to blood transfusions or transplanted organ rejection)
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Inappropriate responses or malfunctioning of the immune system are
classified as follows:
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first line of defense
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skin and mucous membranes
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Bone marrow
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Source of stem cells, leukocytes, and maturation of B lymphocytes
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Basophils
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White blood cells: bind IgE, release histamine in anaphylaxis
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