NSG 3113 South College -Exam 3 Pathophysiology
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5 categories of hypertension Correct Answers 1. Normal
2. Elevated BP
3. Stage 1 HTN
4. Stage 2 HTN
5. Hypertensive crisis
A nurse is caring for a client with ascites and edema. A CT scan
has shown the client has splenomegaly. The nurse knows the
client is suffering from what disorder? Correct Answers Portal
Hypertension
acalculous cholecystitis Correct Answers inflammation without
stones
acute pancreatitis Correct Answers inflammation of the
pancreas secondary to the leakage of pancreatic enzymes from
the acinar cells into the parenchyma of the organ
amylase Correct Answers digest carnohydrates
Angina Correct Answers - most common cardiac disorders
caused by the deprivation of blood to the heart myocardium
(muscle).
- Can cause ischemia.
- can lead to myocardial infarction (MI)
,angina pectoris Correct Answers - crushing sensation to left
side of chest, radiating to left shoulder and arm, jaw, back, neck,
epigastric region.
- precipitated by stress or exertion.
- women have different sensations: dyspnea, dizziness, light
headedness, epigastric region.
arteries Correct Answers - muscular-walled blood vessels.
- move pressure away from heart
arteriosclerosis Correct Answers hardening and narrowing of
arteries
arthralgias Correct Answers joint pain
atherosclerosis Correct Answers plaque buildup on arterial wall
atherosclerosis risk factors Correct Answers - lifestyle factors:
sedentary lifestyle and diet high in saturate fats.
- obesity
- hypertension
- tobacco use
- family history
- diabetes mellitus
- age
- gender
atonic seizures Correct Answers weak or limp muscles
aura Correct Answers sensation before a seizure
, AV node Correct Answers - located in floor of right atrium
near septum.
- slight delay to allow for ventricular near septum.
- following that the impulses moves down thoroughly to end at
the purkinhe fibers to cause contraction of ventricles.
bacterial meningitis Correct Answers - same signs and
symptoms as vital meningitis.
- bacterial based infections: otitis media, pneumonia, sinusitis.
Baroreceptors Correct Answers - senses changes in blood
pressure.
- located in the heart.
- sends messages to medulla to adjusts the distribution of blood
to maintain normal blood pressure though different methods.
Barrett's esophagus Correct Answers precancerous change
Basic concepts of liver function Correct Answers - digestion
- organ of metabolism
- organ of hematologic, endocrine, and excretory function.
- filtration and detoxification of blood stream.
- convert bilirubin into bile.
bicarbonate Correct Answers natural antacid
Bile Correct Answers - manufactured by the liver.
- Composed of bile acids, phospholipids, and cholesterol.
Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With Complete
Solutions
5 categories of hypertension Correct Answers 1. Normal
2. Elevated BP
3. Stage 1 HTN
4. Stage 2 HTN
5. Hypertensive crisis
A nurse is caring for a client with ascites and edema. A CT scan
has shown the client has splenomegaly. The nurse knows the
client is suffering from what disorder? Correct Answers Portal
Hypertension
acalculous cholecystitis Correct Answers inflammation without
stones
acute pancreatitis Correct Answers inflammation of the
pancreas secondary to the leakage of pancreatic enzymes from
the acinar cells into the parenchyma of the organ
amylase Correct Answers digest carnohydrates
Angina Correct Answers - most common cardiac disorders
caused by the deprivation of blood to the heart myocardium
(muscle).
- Can cause ischemia.
- can lead to myocardial infarction (MI)
,angina pectoris Correct Answers - crushing sensation to left
side of chest, radiating to left shoulder and arm, jaw, back, neck,
epigastric region.
- precipitated by stress or exertion.
- women have different sensations: dyspnea, dizziness, light
headedness, epigastric region.
arteries Correct Answers - muscular-walled blood vessels.
- move pressure away from heart
arteriosclerosis Correct Answers hardening and narrowing of
arteries
arthralgias Correct Answers joint pain
atherosclerosis Correct Answers plaque buildup on arterial wall
atherosclerosis risk factors Correct Answers - lifestyle factors:
sedentary lifestyle and diet high in saturate fats.
- obesity
- hypertension
- tobacco use
- family history
- diabetes mellitus
- age
- gender
atonic seizures Correct Answers weak or limp muscles
aura Correct Answers sensation before a seizure
, AV node Correct Answers - located in floor of right atrium
near septum.
- slight delay to allow for ventricular near septum.
- following that the impulses moves down thoroughly to end at
the purkinhe fibers to cause contraction of ventricles.
bacterial meningitis Correct Answers - same signs and
symptoms as vital meningitis.
- bacterial based infections: otitis media, pneumonia, sinusitis.
Baroreceptors Correct Answers - senses changes in blood
pressure.
- located in the heart.
- sends messages to medulla to adjusts the distribution of blood
to maintain normal blood pressure though different methods.
Barrett's esophagus Correct Answers precancerous change
Basic concepts of liver function Correct Answers - digestion
- organ of metabolism
- organ of hematologic, endocrine, and excretory function.
- filtration and detoxification of blood stream.
- convert bilirubin into bile.
bicarbonate Correct Answers natural antacid
Bile Correct Answers - manufactured by the liver.
- Composed of bile acids, phospholipids, and cholesterol.
