NUR 239 - Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions
What is the difference between signs and symptoms Correct Answer-signs = objective, observable, measurable symptoms = subjective, what the pt tells you What are types of cellular adaptation Correct Answer-atrophy hypertrophy hyperpasia metaplasia dysplasia what is atrophy & ex Correct Answer--cells get smaller -decreases the size of tissues/organs ex: immobile patients, aging, neuromuscular problems what is hypertrophy & ex Correct Answer--cells get larger -increase in size of tissues/organs from increased -workload on the organ ex: muscle mass from exercise, cardiomyopathy, compensatory due to loss
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