for Nursing: Qs & As
Physiology Correct Ans-study of functions & processes that occur in body, mostly the
NORMAL processes
Pathophysiology Correct Ans-the study of the underlying changes in body physiology that
result from disease or injury
compensation Correct Ans-The return to homeostasis after being challenged by a stressor
is called
Homeostasis Correct Ans-maintenance of constant conditions in the body's internal
environment
Compensation is achieved by the body's use of.. Correct Ans-control mechanisms, also
called compensatory mechanisms.
Glycogenolysis Correct Ans-breakdown of glycogen
, Exam- Nursing 3366 Pathologic Processes: Implications
for Nursing: Qs & As
hypertrophy Correct Ans-increase in muscle size
decompensation Correct Ans-failure of a system to compensate, heal, adapt
disease Correct Ans-is a harmful condition of the body (and/or mind)
disorder Correct Ans-is a disturbance in the healthiness of the body
syndrome Correct Ans-is a collection of symptoms
risk factors
(A term related to elements leading up to a disease) Correct Ans-factors that or contribute
to and/or increase the probability that a dz will occur..." setting the stage"
ex) heredity, age, ethnicity, lifestyle (smoking, eating habits, etc), environment
precipitating factor