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Pathophysiology - Correct answer-The study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings Etiology - Correct answer-The study of the causes and origins of disease Pathogenesis - Correct answer-Development or evolution of a disease Allostasis - Correct answer-Ability to achieve stability through change Allostatic load - Correct answer-The long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body Allostatic overload - Correct answer-Over activation of adaptive systems -High...

NUR 4010- Pediatrics Exam II Questions With 100% Correct Answers What is the most important host factors for a UTI in pediatrics? - answerurinary stasis (also diarrhea= e.Coli closer to urethra) What type of children are at higher risk for a UTI <2 years? - answeruncircumcised males What is sterile pyuria? - answersmall amount of bacteria in urine What is urosepsis? - answerbacteria has spread to blood (rare, but very concerning) Whenever a child has a UTI we consider it "pyelonephrit...

NUR 4010- Pediatrics Exam II Questions With 100% Correct Answers What is the most important host factors for a UTI in pediatrics? - answerurinary stasis (also diarrhea= e.Coli closer to urethra) What type of children are at higher risk for a UTI <2 years? - answeruncircumcised males What is sterile pyuria? - answersmall amount of bacteria in urine What is urosepsis? - answerbacteria has spread to blood (rare, but very concerning) Whenever a child has a UTI we consider it "pyelonephrit...

NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 TEST What is Pathophysiology - CORRECT ANSWER-is the study of what happens when the normal anatomy and physiology go wrong, causing disorder and disease process of the human body. What 4 things does pathophysiology include? - CORRECT ANSWER-Etiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment Implications What is etiology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of causes or reasons for phenomena. Includes Idiopathic conditions that have an unknown origin or ca...

NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 TEST What is Pathophysiology - CORRECT ANSWER-is the study of what happens when the normal anatomy and physiology go wrong, causing disorder and disease process of the human body. What 4 things does pathophysiology include? - CORRECT ANSWER-Etiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment Implications What is etiology - CORRECT ANSWER-study of causes or reasons for phenomena. Includes Idiopathic conditions that have an unknown origin or ca...

CCTC NUR 210 UNIT 3 GU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 Functions of the Kidney: •Urine formation •Excretion of waste products •Regulation of electrolytes and acid-base balance •Control of water balance and BP •Renal clearance •Regulation of RBC production •Synthesis of vitamin D to active form •Secretion of prostaglandins nephron- located within the renal parenchyma. They are a structural and functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation glomeru...

Sepsis / Septic Shock RAPID Reasoning Case Study Jack Holmes, 72 Years Old. NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment  Management of Care 17-23%   Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12%  Psychosocial Integrity 6-12%  Physiological Integrity  Basic Care and Comfort 6-12%   Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 12-18%   Redu...

NR601 Final Exam Questions with Certified Solutions Diabetes Diagnostic criteria - 2 fasting BS > 126 -Random BS >200 if sx of DM present - A1C > 6.5 x2 - 2 hour plasma glucose (OGTT) >200 - Prediabetes 5.7-6.4 A1C Initial Tx of DM - Type 1: usually need hospitalization d/t being in crisis, endocrinology, daily basal & prandial insulin -Type 2: A1C <7.5: Nutritional therapy, physical activity, weight loss, monotherapy (usually metformin). >7.5 @ diagnosis or after 3 months: ad...

1. Degeneration in neurons that release a neurotransmitter leads to Parkinson’s disease. What neurotransmitter is involved? a. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) b. Acetylcholine c. Dopamine d. Serotonin Ans: C Feedback: Degeneration of dopamine-releasing neurons in the substantia nigra leads to Parkinson’s disease. When dopamine is decreased in the area of the corpus striatum, a chemical imbalance allows the cholinergic or excitatory cells to dominate. This affects the functioning of t...

HESI Health Assessment Exam Questions With Answers What to check for in a general review - ANSWER- -Fever -chills -night sweats -fatigue -unexplained weight loss -weight gain Skin review - ANSWER- -pruritus -rash -hair loss -worrisome lesion -pigment change -moles -sweating -dry skin -nail change HEENT review - ANSWER- headache, dizziness, earache, hearing loss, tinnitus, vision change, eye pain/sensitivity, excessive tearing, eyeglasses/contact use, glaucoma, rhinorrhea, ...