NURS 611 (NURS611)

MU NURS 611- ADV PATHO - EXAM 4 REVIEW - REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM QUESTIONS & DETAILED COMPLETE ANSWERS The course covers how disease processes alter normal physiologic function, cellular injury & adaptation, genetics, immune/inflammatory responses, and system-specific pathology (cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, neurologic, etc.).

1. Review: the parasympathetic system is all about what? Conserving energy / rest and digest The sympathetic nervous system primarily serves to protect an individual by doing which of the following? (select all that apply) A. Decreasing mucous production B. Increasing blood sugar levels C. Increasing body temperature D. Decreasing sweat excretion E. Increasing blood pressure 2. Review: the sympathetic system is all about what? Mobilizing energy stores / fight or flight a. Name ...

Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process? a. To provide specific responses toward antigens b. To lyse cell membranes of microorganisms c. To prevent infection of the injured tissue d. To create immunity against subsequent tissue injury - C. If the epithelial barrier is damaged, then a highly efficient local and systemic response (inflammation) is mobilized to limit the extent of damage, to protect against infection, and to initiate the repair of damaged tissue. The response to a sp...

Acute Pericarditis - acute inflammation of the pericardium what is the etiology of pericarditis - idiopathic or caused by viral infection pulsus paradoxus - drop in Arterial bp by more than 10 mmHg in inspiration What is pulsus paradoxus - arterial BP during expiration exceeds arterial pressure during inspiration by more than 10 mmHg symptoms of cardiac tamponade - dyspnea, tachycardia, jugular venous distention, cardiomegaly, and pulsus paradoxus Echocardiogram - what test do you...

Exposure to which substance protects the mucosal barrier of the stomach? 1. Prostaglandins 2. Helicobacter pylori 3. Aspirin 4. Regurgitated bile - A. Prostaglandins Glucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolyte? a. Sodium b. Potassium c. Phosphate d. Chloride - A. Sodium What is the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease? a. Excessive production of hydrochloric acid b. Zone of low pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter c. Presence of Helicobacter pylori in th...

It is true that a eukaryotic cell: does not contain histones. is smaller than a prokaryotic cell. lacks a well-defined nucleus. contains structures called organelles. contains structures called organelles. The cell's energy producers are called: mitochondria Movement of a solute molecule from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called diffusion. Which are the roles of relay chains in signal transduction? Transfer the signal Distribute the signal Amplif...

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which a. neuronal demyelination disrupts nerve transmission. b. muscles become increasingly bulky but weakened. c. acetylcholine receptors are destroyed or dysfunctional. d. acetylcholine release from motor neurons is disrupted. - c. acetylcholine receptors are destroyed or dysfunctional Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which acetylcholine receptors are destroyed or dysfunctional. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in whi...

Tumors are named in accordance with a system based on: Cell type or tissue Organ or size Size or appearance Cell type or shape - Cell type or tissue Substances such as enzymes, antigens, and hormones present in the circulation that can be used for cancer screening, to confirm a diagnosis, or to monitor the clinical course of a malignancy are called: Oncoindicators Tumor traits Tumor markers Oncogens - Tumor markers A person's genetic predisposition to cancer may be revealed by the p...

A urologist is discussing a structure that supplies blood to the medulla. What is the urologist describing? A. Renal arteries B. Arcuate arteries C. Peritubular capillaries D. Vasa recta - D. Vesa recta The vasa recta is a network of capillaries that forms loops and closely follows the loops of Henle and is the only blood supply to the medulla. When teaching about sodium reabsorption, which information should the nurse include? The majority of sodium reabsorption takes place in the: A....

How much urine can the urinary bladder usually hold? a. 150 to 250 mL b. 300 to 400 mL c. 450 to 550 mL d. 600 to 700 mL - 300 to 400 mL Which type of calculi in the ureter is found most often in clients with spinal cord injuries? a. Calcium b. Struvite c. Uric acid d. Cystine - Struvite A nurse is teaching student nurses about the epidemiology of lower urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which statement made by a student nurse indicates a need for further learning? a. "Young adult w...