During inflammation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the body's first line of defense? correct answer: mechanical barrier such as intact skin and mucous membrane Identify the body's second and third lines of defense. correct answer: second: processes of phagocytosis and inflammation; third: the immune system response Which of the three lines of defense are specific? Explain what is meant by "specific defense mechanism." correct answer: The immune system is the specific defense mechanism of the body. It provides protection by s...

ABSITE EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE SET | PASSED 1. The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Enhanced gut motility 2. What type of hormones are cytokines? polypeptide 3. Function of heat shock proteins Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding 4. Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Decrease 5. What is a known affect of TNF? Expression of eicosanoids (like thromboxane) 6. What...

NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain QUESTION Erosive esophagitis associated with epigastric pain, difficulty swallowing, and reflux. Erosive esophagitis can lead to esophageal bleeding and is commonly associated with heavy alcohol use and NSAIDs. Patients with esophagitis commonly have dysphagia characterized by intermittent burning, regurgitation, and...

A 13-year-old girl is visiting the clinic for a sports physical examination. The nurse should remember to include which of these tests in the examination? a. Testing for occult blood b. Valsalva maneuver c. Internal palpation of the anus d. Inspection of the perianal area - ANS: D The perianal region of the school-aged child and adolescent should be inspected during the examination of the genitalia. Internal palpation is not routinely performed at this age. Testing for occult blood and p...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this...

PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: Nursing care for patient on mechanical ventilation Answer: Check physician order each shift & then check vent for proper settings o Check alarms to see that they are on Q: Ventilation troubleshooting Answer: o Keep tubing clear of pooled water; empty water into appropriate receptacle as needed...

When should the consent form for surgery be completed? - Answer-Prior to the procedure, before any medications are administered In what position is the patient placed during surgery? - Answer-Supine What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? - Answer-Emergency, urgent, and elective Name 3 types of ocular emergencies that may require surgical intervention - Answer-Lacerated globes and eyelids; intraocular foreign bodies; acute glaucoma; and, intraocular hemorrhage What should pre...

Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - Low potassium (Hypokalemia) Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase in blood pressure - Catecholamines - Flight or fight response Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid is in the wrong places. Fluid in the peritoneal cavity. - Function of Albumin - decrease albumin - ascites Sodium and water retention - Function of aldosterone extracellular, inters...

Final Exam: NUR150 / NUR 150 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I Exam Review |Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Hondros College Q: TRUE OR FALSE: It is important to watch post op patient's airway after surgery Answer: True Q: Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing) Answer: Coughing when eating or drinking, Drooling, Hoarse voice after talking normal, Pain when swallowing and breathing, and Runny nose du...