2024 Comprehensive D115 Pathophysiology quiz study guide
2024 Comprehensive D115 Pathophysiology quiz A child with Down's syndrome has had frequent respiratory tract infections since birth. What should the APRN tell the parent is the underlying cause of this illness? Gastroesophageal reflux disease causes aspiration of thin fluids. Feedback: Gastroesophageal reflux is commonly seen in children with Down syndrome and can be severe enough to result in aspiration of stomach contents, causing respiratory symptoms such as persistent coughing, wheezing, and pneumonia The FNP understands that a female patient with a complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome may also display which of the following physical signs? Ovarian failure Feedback: Turner's syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 2500 live births. It is diagnosed by complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome (45, X). Patients may also demonstrate congenital lymphedema of hands and feet, webbed neck, high-arched palate, and short fourth metacarpal. Short stature, Ovarian failure, cardiovascular and renal issues, ear malformations, and other health problems, as well as amenorrhea due to premature ovarian failure An example of a disease that is caused by a chromosomal deletion is cri du chat syndrome. Children affected with this disorder commonly display which of the following symptoms? Symptoms associated with cri du chat include low birth weight, severe intellectual disability, microcephaly, and heart defects. What type of immunity is the body's 3rd line of defense and includes the primary characteristics of specificity and memory. Adaptive Feedback: The third line of defense in the human body is adaptive (acquired) immunity. The local manifestations of inflammation result from vascular changes and the circulation of associated components into the tissue. The 4 cardinal signs of inflammation include all of the following: Swelling, pain, heat, and redness are the cardinal signs of inflammation.
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