NUR 2063 Pathophysiology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2063 Exam 2: Gastrointestinal SystemCleft Lip - correct answer cause: failure of the maxillary processes and nasal elevations or upper lip to fuse during development s/s: congenital defects of the mouth and face, teeth and nose malformations, feeding issues, speech problems, ear infections, and hearing problems Cleft Palate - correct answer cause: failure of the hard and soft palate to fuse in development, creating an opening between the oral and nasal cavity s/s: congenital defects...

NUR 2063 Exam 2: Urinary SystemUrinary Incontinence - correct answer loss of urinary control Enuresis - correct answer cause: psychological and structural s/s: involuntary urination by a child after 4-5 years of age Nocturnal enuresis - correct answer cause: psychological and structural s/s: bed-wetting Stress incontinence - correct answer cause: weakened sphincter muscle of the bladder (other factors: pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, cystocele, prostate removal, obesity, and chr...

NUR 2063 Final Exam: HematologyNeutropenia (etiology) - correct answer -caused by a variety of congenital, disease, and environmental conditions -increased usage of neutrophils (active infection) -suppression, reduced production, or death of neutrophils (medications, radiation, marrow cancers, spleen destruction, or vitamin deficiency) -congenital conditions Neutropenia (s/s) - correct answer -manifestations depend on severity/cause, but include infections and ulcerations (especially mucou...

Nur 2063 Final Exam Module 4-6 Condensed*Esophageal cancer - correct answer is a serious potential complication of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) ◦usually, a squamous cell carcinoma in the distal esophagus ◦E.g., patient with a history of GERD and presents to the ED with dysphagia, chest pain, weight loss, and hematemesis *Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) - correct answer lesions affecting stomach lining or duodenum (small intestine) *Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is caused by - ...

NUR 2063 Final Exam: NeurologicalHydrocephalus (etiology) - correct answer -CSF flow disruption: noncommunicating or an obstructive hydrocephalus -CSF is not properly absorbed by the bloodstream: communicating hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus (s/s) - correct answer -In infants: unusual large head, rapid increase in head size, bulging fontanelle, vomiting (projectile), lethargy, irritability, high-pithed cry, feeding difficulties, seizures, eyes that gaze downward, and development delay -In older...

NUR 2063 Final Exam: Respiratory Rhinitis (etiology) - correct answer -viral rhinitis and common cold -usually caused by the rhinovirus (highly contagious) Rhinitis (s/s) - correct answer -sneezing, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, sore throat, nonproductive cough, malaise, myalgia, low-grade fever, hoarseness, headache, and chills Rhinosinusitis (etiology) - correct answer -preferred term for sinusitis -viruses, bacteria, and fungi -exudate collects and blocks the sinus cavities ...

Nur 2063 Modle 4-6 Final Exam Gastrointestinal system is responsible for - correct answer ▪intake, digestion, and elimination of foods and fluids ▪Proper functioning is key to adequate nutrition Gastrointestinal system includes - correct answer Upper division, lower division, Hepatobiliary Upper division - correct answer oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach lower division - correct answer small intestine, large intestine, and anus Hepatobiliary - correct answer liver, g...

Nur 2063 Module 7 final exam Meninges - correct answer membranes that encase the CNS Dura mater - correct answer ◦is the outer and toughest layer Arachnoid layer - correct answer is the middle layer with a spider web-like vascular system Pia mater - correct answer ◦is the innermost layer that rests directly on the brain and spinal cord Cerebrospinal fluid - correct answer plasma like liquid that fills the space between the arachnoid and the pia mater layers to provide additional...

Nur 2063 Patho Final Examflight or fight response - correct answer Biological reaction to alarming stressors that musters the body's resources (for example, blood flow and respiration) to resist or flee a threat and protect vital organs Hormones released in response to stress - correct answer Cortisol, catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine) GAS (general adaptation syndrome) - correct answer Selye's concept of the body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm...

NUR 2063 Pathophysiology Application Questions Final Exam A healthcare worker washes his/her hands before entering a patients room. What type of disease prevention is this? - correct answer Primary Prevention A 42 year old woman comes into the clinic for her annual Flu shot. What type of disease prevention is this? - correct answer Primary Prevention A 21 year old comes in for her annual doctors check up, and the provider says she will get a PAP smear done today. What type of disease prev...