Abnormalities Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

1. What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curveCorrect ans - Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen. 2. EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash. EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side of the car. The patient is asking to have th...

How is transcription best defined - RNA is synthesized from a DNA template An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in which protein is evident? - alpha-fetoprotein Amniocentesis is recommended for Pregnant with what history - Family history of genetic disorders What is a technique for chromosomal Abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks gestation - Chronic villus sampling What is the For an error in which homologous Fail to separate during mitosis or meiosis - Nondisjunct...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c correct answera) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breath...

TEST BANK FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION KATHRYN BOOTH, THOMAS O’BRIEN (With Answer Key)- 1. What is the number one cause of death in the United States? A. Cancer B. Diabetes C. Cardiovascular disease D. Accidents 2. The abbreviation CAD stands for: A. Cold appendage disorder B. Coronary application disease C. Cerebral artery disease D. Coronary artery disease 3. What does the electrocardiogram or ECG study? A. The electrical activity of the heart...

BIO 101 NVCC EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER VERIFIED Eukaryotic chromatin is composed of - ANSWER DNA and proteins What is produced if a cell completes mitosis but does not undergo cytokinesis? - ANSWER one cell with two nuclei, each identical to the nucleus of the parent cell Humans produce skin cells by mitosis and gametes by meiosis. The nuclei of skin cells produced by mitosis will have - ANSWER twice as much DNA as the nuclei of gametes produced by meiosis Compar...

Week 6: NR606 / NR 606 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health II Practicum | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Q: What is anorexia nervosa?: Eating disorder with restrictive eating patterns and low body weight. Q: What percentage of the population does anorexia nervosa affect? Answer: 1 to 2%, including 0.3% of adolescents. Q: What are the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa? Answer: Low body weight, fea...

WGU D115 Objective Assessment: Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam| Actual Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Already Graded A Q: Innate immunity, also called natural or native immunity, consists of mechanisms that respond specifically to: Answer: microbes Feedback: Feedback for correct answers Innate immunity is the first line of defense against microbial invasion and is in place before infection. Inflammation and antibody production are response...

Easy or normal breathing; 12-20/min correct answer: eupnea Difficult or labored breathing correct answer: dyspnea An abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe deeply or comfortably. correct answer: orthopnea curvature of the spine associated with barrel chest correct answer: kyphotic ribs more horizontal, spine slightly curved, seen in emphysema/COPD due to air trapped in lung causing hyperinflation correct answer: barrel chest A crinkly sensation palp...

Microcytic hypochromic anemia is a result of a deficiency in... CORRECT ANSWER Iron or Copper Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of... CORRECT ANSWER B12 or Folate Consequences of long-term parenteral nutrition CORRECT ANSWER Anemia Leukopenia Neutropenia Skeletal abnormalities Symptoms of copper deficiency CORRECT ANSWER Sensory ataxia Lower extremity spasticity Parathesis in extremities Leukopenia Neutropenia Hypercholesterolemia Increased erythrocyte turnover Decre...

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