NUR 2063 EXAM 1
- Define a symptom
Subjective; what the client says
- Describe homeostasis
Body maintaining balance
- Epinephrine is released
During the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome
- Epinephrine is released
During a stress response
- Function of mitochondria
Has own DNA & ribosomes. Produces ATP
- Know the effects of the RAAS system
vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure
- Define hyperplasia
Increase the number of cells
- Know the function of the endoplasmic reticulum
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Protein/Lipid synthesis
- Know the function of hormone renin
Maintain, control and balance fluids/electrolytes
- Increased hydrostatic capillary action causes
Edema
- What body functions cause fluid volume deficits?
Vomiting and diarrhea
- What electrolyte is associated with muscular tetany?
Low blood calcium
- Know the symptoms of dehydration
Urinate < 3-4/day.
- Define osmosis
low to high concentration gradient, moves fluid/water
- Know the clinical manifestations of fluid excess
edema, water intoxication
- Extracellular fluid contains higher levels of these 2 electrolytes?
Sodium and chloride
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