Nr 283 week 7 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Chapter 4 – Pain Chapter 14 – Neurological System Chapter 24 – Complications of Aging Chapter 26 – Substance Abuse and Associated Problems Chapter 27 – Substance Abuse and Associated Problems (Chapters 4, 14, 24, 26, & 27) Chapter 4 – Pain: 1. Why is important to feel pain? Bodies defense mechanism & warning of acuteproblem; variable characteristics → subjective & impossible to accuratelymeasure. 2. What are possible causes of pain? Infection, ischemia, tissue necrosi...

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 ...

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 ...

NR 283 Week 8 Discussion; Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman: Fall 2021 Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she noticed that an erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on her face. Further lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her blood test indicated the presence of numerous antinuclear antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and mature neutrophi...

PATHO NR 283 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 A+ In regards to chromosomal mutation, nondisjunction is known as what? - ANSFailure of homologous chromosomes to separate during cell division What is an example of an autosomal-dominant disease? - ANS-Huntington's disease What is an example of an autosomal-recessive disease? - ANS-Cystic fibrosis What is an example of an X-linked condition? - ANS-Red - green color blindness What is an example of multifactorial inheritance? - ANS-Pyloric s...

NR 302 Health Assessment I Unit 4 Pre-test Questions and Answers Latest Answer the following questions. Give rationales for each question asked. Upload test questions and rationales to the submission tab under the course shell. Questions will be graded for accuracy. Each question along with the rationale will be worth 1 point, for a total of 15 points possible. Late policy applies. Chapter 14 1. During ocular examinations, the nurse keeps in mind that movement of the extraocular muscles...

NR 283 Week 7 Concept Process Assignment # 3; Ischemic Stroke

NR 283 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 3 Discuss the terms acute vs chronic. Provide examples. - Acute rejection develops after several weeks when unmatched antigens cause a...

NR 283 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WEEK 7: LECTURE SUMMARY