Exam 1: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen

Exam 1: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: What is the role of the lungs in maintaining acid-base balance? Answer: elimination of carbonic acids Q: Elimination of carbonic acids is the role of what organ? Answer: The lungs Q: What conditions are associated with metabolic acidosis? Answer: diarrhea, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and ketoacidosis Q: What are some conditions that cause metabolic alkalosis? Answer: vomiting, exces- sive antacid use Q: Slow, shallow respirations may cause what type of acid/base imbalance?- Answer: Respiratory acidosis Q: Hyperventilation may cause what type of acid/base imbalance? Answer: Respirato- ry alkalosis Q: Respiratory congestion may cause what type of acid/base imbalance? Answer: - Respiratory acidosis Q: Tissue hypoxia may cause what type of acid/base imbalance? Answer: Metabolic hypoxia Q: What is the best way to prevent transmission of infectious agents? Answer: by washing your hands Q: What are the initial symptoms the body experiences when under stress?- Answer: the "fight-or-flight" response Q: What does stimulation of the sympathetic nervous systems result in? Answer: the release of catecholamines and cortisol, also known as the fight-or flight response Q: What causes the release of catecholamines and cortisol? Answer: stimulation of the sympathetic nervous systems Q: What are the physiological reactions with the "fight or flight" response? Answer: - Dilated pupils, Increased heart rate, Increased blood pressure, increased respiratory rate Q: What is sepsis? Answer: a severe inflammatory response to a pathogen from an overwhelming infection Q: What is a systemic effect from an inflammatory response? Answer: Elevated tem- perature Q: What indicates an alteration in homeostatic control mechanisms? Answer: Fever Q: Cellulitis