Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen
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passive immunity involves the transfer of plasma containing
preformed antibodies against a specific
antigen
from a protected or immunized person to
an
unprotected or non-immunized person.
(ex: mom
to baby)
Potassium Value 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Sodium value 135-145 mEq/L
Calcium value 9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5 mEq/L
Phosphate value 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Magnesium value 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Low or high potassium hypokalemia / hyperkalemia
low or high sodium hyponatremia / hypernatremia
,low or high phosphate hypophophatemia
low or high chloride hypochloremia
low or high magnesium hypomagnesemia
low or high calcium hypocalcemia
Pathophysiology the study of abnormalities in physiologic
functioning of living beings
Pathology the study and diagnosis of disease through
examination of organs, tissues, cells, and
bodily
fluids
Etiology The study of the causes and origins of
disease
pathogenesis development or evolution of a disease
clinical manifestation signs and symptoms or evidence of
disease
exacerbation a relatively sudden increase in the severity
of a
disease or any of its signs and symptom
, remission decline in severity of symptoms
sequela a disorder or condition usually resulting
from a
previous disease or injury
acute sudden onset and short duration
chronic long term
Primary level of prevention -addresses needs of healthy clients,
prevents
disease
ex: immunization programs, health ed in
school, car
seat education
Secondary level of prevention -conduction activities that help prevent a
worsening health status
-identifying disease, screening
ex: early detection & treatment of type 2
diabetes
Tertiary level of prevention -supports optimal functioning
-prevents long term consequences of a
chronic
illness or disability
ex: preventing pressure ulcer, promoting
independence after brain injury
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
passive immunity involves the transfer of plasma containing
preformed antibodies against a specific
antigen
from a protected or immunized person to
an
unprotected or non-immunized person.
(ex: mom
to baby)
Potassium Value 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Sodium value 135-145 mEq/L
Calcium value 9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5 mEq/L
Phosphate value 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Magnesium value 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Low or high potassium hypokalemia / hyperkalemia
low or high sodium hyponatremia / hypernatremia
,low or high phosphate hypophophatemia
low or high chloride hypochloremia
low or high magnesium hypomagnesemia
low or high calcium hypocalcemia
Pathophysiology the study of abnormalities in physiologic
functioning of living beings
Pathology the study and diagnosis of disease through
examination of organs, tissues, cells, and
bodily
fluids
Etiology The study of the causes and origins of
disease
pathogenesis development or evolution of a disease
clinical manifestation signs and symptoms or evidence of
disease
exacerbation a relatively sudden increase in the severity
of a
disease or any of its signs and symptom
, remission decline in severity of symptoms
sequela a disorder or condition usually resulting
from a
previous disease or injury
acute sudden onset and short duration
chronic long term
Primary level of prevention -addresses needs of healthy clients,
prevents
disease
ex: immunization programs, health ed in
school, car
seat education
Secondary level of prevention -conduction activities that help prevent a
worsening health status
-identifying disease, screening
ex: early detection & treatment of type 2
diabetes
Tertiary level of prevention -supports optimal functioning
-prevents long term consequences of a
chronic
illness or disability
ex: preventing pressure ulcer, promoting
independence after brain injury
