NR 283 (NR283)

NR 283 QUIZ 41. Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called: a. hemiplegia b. paraplegia. c. quadriplegia. d. Isoplegia 2. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast? a. Muscle atrophy b. Contracture c. Muscle hypertrophy d. Increased osteoblastic activity 3. What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to? 1. Orthostatic hypotension 2. Increased blood pressure and increased heart rate 3. Increased risk of both thrombi and ...

NR 283 quiz 3.A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While planning care, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: a. Decreased renal blood flow. b. Decreased peritubular capillary pressure. c. dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage. d. stimulation of antidiuretic hormone. ANS: C 2. A 27-year-old male has a severe kidney obstruction leading to removal of...

NR 283 QUIZ 1 1. Pathophysiology involves the study of: a. the structure of the human body. b. the functions of various organs in the body. c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. Correct d. various cell structures and related functions. 2. The number of new and old or existing cases in a specific population within a specified time period is called: a. prevalence. b. occurrence. c. incidence. d. abstinence. 3. The term prognosis refers to the: a. period...

NR 283 Exam 1 Review.• Cellular Adaption: Changes made by a cell in response to adverse environmental change Vocabulary • Characteristics of Disease pg. 6 a. Pathogenesis: the manner of development of a disease b. Acute: short term illness the develops quickly c. Chronic: disease is often a milder condition developing gradually; persists for a long time & usually causes more permanent tissue damage d. Subclinical: pathologic changes occur but the patient exhibits no obvious manifesta...

NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam 1