NUR2063/NUR 2063
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE FINAL
EXAM(LATEST)
1.Physiology reactions in the body during "fight or flight" response?Increased heart rate 2.VentilationThe transport of air from the atmosphere to the lungs and out again.
3.Edema Caused by decreased plasma protein 4.Clinical Manifestation of HyperthyroidismTachycardia 5.What electrolytes are higher in ICF (Intracellular Fluid)Potassium , Magnesium, Phosphates and Proteins 6.Steps of Laceration CorrectionHomeostasis, Vasospasm (blood vessels narrow to decrease blood flow & increase BP), Platelet Plug Formation (activation, aggression, and adherence of platelets into a plug that serves as 1 / 2
a barrier against blow flowing out of the vessels). Coagulation (clotting, changes blood to gel.
7.Homeostasis A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level 8.Appendicitisinflammation of the vermiform appendix, obstruction arises inside of the appendix 9.clinical manifestations of AppendicitisPain near umbilcus that moves to LRQ= McBurney that increases 12-24 hours. Aggravated by movement 10.Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)Erosive lesions affecting the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
11.Clinical Manifestations of Peptic ulcer diseaseAdymptomatic, epigastric or abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, heartburn, indigestion, chest pain, N/V, fatigue, unexplained weight loss.
12.Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)Life threatening condition resulting from COPD, Asthma, ARDS, ALS, Alcohol/drug overdose, spinal cord injury.
13.Clinical Manifestations of Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)Shallow respirations, headaches, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, lethargy, confusion, oxygen levels drop below 50 and carbon dioxide become high above 50.
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