Nurs 548 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Apoptosis Cells of a neoplasm do not die off like normal cells so the number of cells grows, rather than remain constant as in healthy tissue. Labile Cell Cells of tissue that continuously divide and replicate throughout life. Ex: epithelial cells of skin, oral cavity, vagina, cervix, GI tract, and bone marrow. Permanent Cell Cells of tissue that do not proliferate. Ex: nerve cells, skeletal muscle cells, and cardiac muscle cells. Stable Cell Cells of tissue that stop di...

1. Mycoses: diseases caused by fungi 2. Dermatophytes: fungi that invade the skin, hair, and nails 3. what is the most common fungal infection in immunocompromised PTs(malignancy, HIV, posttransplant): candida albincans 4. what kind of infection is malaria: parasitic fungal 5. what is the cause of most human afflictions: viruses 6. are "obligate intracellular parasites."Why?: viruses; b/c of their ex-treme genetic simplicity they cannot survive without taking over the host cell 7. ex'...

Final Exam Review Nurs 548 Advanced Pathophysiology, Questions and Correct Answers, Updated 2024. Name the characteristics of acute Rhinosinusitis 1. facial pain 2. headache 3. purulent nasal discharge 4. decreased sense of smell 5. fever Name the characteristics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis homins 1. Aerobic 2. Have a protective waxy capsule 3. Can stay alive in "suspended animation" for years Miliary TB Minute lesions, resembling millet seeds, resulting from tuberculosis erodi...

1. Which food is recommended for an older adult who is constipated? A. Cheese B. Fruit C. Cabbage D. Eggs: B. Fruit 2. While awaiting a visit with the doctor, a patient reports to the nurse that he has passed dark stools recently. The nurse's assessment reveals which of the following as a potential cause for this change in stool color. Select all that apply: A. Taking iron supplements daily B. Daily intake of 30g of fiber C. Consuming large amounts of soda D. Daily intake of 2L of ...

At an international nursing conference, many discussions and breakout sessions focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) views on health. Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A) Interests in keeping the elderly population engaged in such activities as book reviews and word games during social time B) Increase in the number of chair aerobics classes ...

NURS 548 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm Review

NURS 548 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY |93 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

1. At an international nursing conference, many discussions and breakout sessions focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) views on health. Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A) Interests in keeping the elderly population engaged in such activities as book reviews and word games during social time B) Increase in the number of chair aerobics class...

NURS 548 Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam Review Name the characteristics of acute Rhinosinusitis Answer: 1. facial pain 2. headache 3. purulent nasal discharge 4. decreased sense of smell 5. fever Name the characteristics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis homins Answer: 1. Aerobic 2. Have a protective waxy capsule 3. Can stay alive in "suspended animation" for years Miliary TB Answer: Minute lesions, resembling millet seeds, resulting from tuberculosis eroding into the b...

NURS 548 Advanced Pathophysiology: Final Exam Review