NCTI A+P Final Exam Questions and
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Which side of the brain would you suspect a stroke? ...
What causes Carpal Tunnel? Results when swelling and inflammation in the carpal tunnel
result in compression of the median nerve between the flexor retinacculum and the flexor
tendons
Alpha 1
Alpha 2
Beta 1
Beta 2 Alpha 1- vasoconstriction
Alpha 2- variable effects
Beta 1- enhancement of myocardial cell contractility and increased pulse rate
Beta 2- bronchodilation
3 parts to the nail Root, body, free edge
, Partial vs Full Thickness Burns Partial- burns that involve the epidermis and the dermis
Full- involves the hypodermis and can extend all the way to the bone
S/S of GI bleed Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that may contain bright red or partially
digested blood.
Cushing's Syndrome Patient presents with increased bp, bradycardia, and hypo
ventilation, it is indicative of increased intracranial pressure
Addisonian Crisis Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can lead to
diabetic comaa sleep-like state in which a person is not conscious. May be caused by
hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) or hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in people with
diabetes.X (passing out for a long time) or even death.
S/S of Diabetes Inspidus A condition often caused by pituitary disfunction that is
associated with production of large volumes of dilute urine and in which patients experience
intense thirst. A result of decreased production of antidiuretic hormone
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Which side of the brain would you suspect a stroke? ...
What causes Carpal Tunnel? Results when swelling and inflammation in the carpal tunnel
result in compression of the median nerve between the flexor retinacculum and the flexor
tendons
Alpha 1
Alpha 2
Beta 1
Beta 2 Alpha 1- vasoconstriction
Alpha 2- variable effects
Beta 1- enhancement of myocardial cell contractility and increased pulse rate
Beta 2- bronchodilation
3 parts to the nail Root, body, free edge
, Partial vs Full Thickness Burns Partial- burns that involve the epidermis and the dermis
Full- involves the hypodermis and can extend all the way to the bone
S/S of GI bleed Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that may contain bright red or partially
digested blood.
Cushing's Syndrome Patient presents with increased bp, bradycardia, and hypo
ventilation, it is indicative of increased intracranial pressure
Addisonian Crisis Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can lead to
diabetic comaa sleep-like state in which a person is not conscious. May be caused by
hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) or hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in people with
diabetes.X (passing out for a long time) or even death.
S/S of Diabetes Inspidus A condition often caused by pituitary disfunction that is
associated with production of large volumes of dilute urine and in which patients experience
intense thirst. A result of decreased production of antidiuretic hormone
