Essentials of Patho Exam 1 - Rasmussen 2021 Questions with Complete Correct Answers | Grade A+

How does rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition, manifest? Ans: Chronic inflammation in affected joints 1. Inflammation is a protective mechanism that protects the body when injured. What are the symptoms? (Select all that apply) Ans: Pain, loss of function, heat, redness, swelling What chemical does the body release during a stress response? Ans: Epinephrine What electrolyte imbalance would you see in a client with muscle tetany, positive Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs? Ans: Calcium Osteosarcoma is one of the cancers of the bone. Which of the following describes osteosarcoma? Ans: Extremely malignant The bones serve as a reservoir for which electrolyte? Ans: Calcium What are the 5 P's of compartment syndrome? Ans: Paresthesia, pallor, pain, paralysis, pulselessness What are matured monocytes that migrate from the blood into tissues and engulf foreign substances called? Ans: Macrophages 1. Which of the following effects does histamine, an inflammatory mediator, have on the body? Ans: It causes the blood vessels to dilate What happens to a client with muscular dystrophy? Ans: Progressive loss of muscle tissues Which of the following best describes the movement of water between the interstitial and intracellular compartments