Nr 283 week 6 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 283-Worksheet for Week 1- Pathophysiology. Worksheet for Week 1 NR 283 Pathophysiology 1. A localized sign can be described as which of the following? a. Pounding headache **systemic** b. Low back pain **systemic** c. Generalized muscle aches **systemic** d. Red, edematous toe 2. A term similar to ischemia is which of the following? **due to some type of clot-thrombus, employs, etc.** a. Communicable b. Epidemiology c. Hypoxia **lack of oxygen b/c of any cause, not just a clo...

Mrs. A has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis. She has now developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes and would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the … changes in her appearance. How does Cushing’s syndrome affect the individual? Discuss how hypertension and diabetes have developed and the potential complications of these conditions. Discuss other potential problems that Mrs. A may experience resulting from...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Chamberlain College of Nursing Pathophysiology NR:283 Introduction Sleep apnea causes a person’s breathing to rapidly cease and restart during sleep. There are se veral types of sleep disorders, but this RUA will only discuss obstructive sleep apnea. This type of sleep disturbance can occur when the oropharyngeal structures slacken and block the airway during rest, one of the signs of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring during rest. Obstructive sleep apnea is marked by r...

NR 511 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE 1 – WEEKLY TOPICS WITH ANSWERS VERIFIED BY EXPERT ANSWERS NR 511 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE 1 – WEEKLY TOPICS WITH ANSWERS Week 1 1. Define diagnostic reasoning 2. Discuss and identify subjective & objective data 3. Discuss and identify the components of the HPI 4. Describe the differences between medical billing and medical coding 5. Compare and contrast the 2 coding classification systems that are currently used in the US healthcare system ...

Melanoma Chamberlain College of Nursing NR283: Pathophysiology Melanoma Introduction of Disease Melanoma is a malignant form of skin cancer. While it is not the most common form of skin c ancer, it is the deadliest. Melanocytes are cells found on the border of the epidermis and dermis. When they are exposed to UV rays they produce more melanin which gives the skin a darker pigmentation. “The incidence of malignant melanoma has been rising steadily for at least the past 30 years, and it has now...

Emphysema Chamberlain College of Nursing NR283 Emphysema Emphysema is a form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and is a chronic respiratory disease where lung function declines over time, leading to respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and production of sputum (Rycroft et al., 2012). Patients with Emphysema have destroyed alveolar sacs, along with thickened and inflamed airways with increased mucus production causing the airway to clog. People are more susceptible to being...

NR 511 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE 1 – WEEK 2&3 TOPICS WITH ANSWERS Week 2 1. Identify the most common type of pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis, also known as enteritis or gastroenterocolitis, is defined as an inflammation of the stomach and intestine that manifests as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Acute gastroenteritis results most often from an infectious agent. The most common mode of transmission for acute infectious gastroenteritis is the fecal...

NR 283 Week 2-Unit 2-Pre-Class Answers (Chapters 5, 6, 7, &20) Chapter 5: Inflammation and Healing 1. List and describe each of the 3 body defense mechanisms: a. 1 st line – mechanical barriers: Physical [skin, mucus membranes] & Chemical [lysosome-saliva/tears, skin’s acidic pH & fatty acid content, lactic acid & high salt concentrations in sweat] b. 2 nd line – nonspecific mechanisms: Phagocytosis, Inflammation, Fever, Antimicrobial Proteins [Interferon & Complement] c. 3 rd ...

Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal System Disorders Chapter 16: Endocrine System Disorders Chapter 25: Immobility and Associated Problems Chapter 28: Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems (Chapters 9, 16, 25, & 28) *Refer to chapter worksheets to study for chapters 25-28 as well Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal System Disorders 1. What is the all-important process that takes place in the bone marrow? Hematopoiesis→ metabolic function of making new bloodcells 2. Whatisthedifferencebetwe...

NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WORKSHEET 4 (Newest 2023/2024) Verified Content Worksheet 4 NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WORKSHEET 4 (Newest 2023/2024) Verified Content 1. Define pathophysiology. - involves the study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes 2. Define homeostasis. - a relatively stable or constant environment in the body, including blood pressure, temperature, and pH, maintained by the various control mechanisms ...