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Week 7: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain 1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination of specific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment - ANSWER c. An unwanted effect of a prescribe...

NR283 Exam 1 (week 2): NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain what are the 7 steps of inflammation? - ANSWER - injury - vasoconstriction - dead cells release cell components - mast cell degranulation (when a mast cell releases its chemical mediators) - vasodilation, increased capillary permeability - WBC infiltrate - phagocytosis what is inflammation? - ...

Exam 2: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain What is the primary function of the SA node in the heart? A) To slow down the heart rate B) To act as a gatekeeper for electrical signals C) To initiate electrical impulses that set the rhythm and rate of the heart; "pacemaker" of the heart D) To contract and pump blood to the ventricles C) To initiate electrical impulses that set the rhythm and rate of the...

Exam 1: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain In regards to chromosomal mutation, nondisjunction is known as what? - ANSWER Failure of homologous chromosomes to separate during cell division What is an example of an autosomal-dominant disease? - ANSWER Huntington's disease What is an example of an autosomal-recessive di...

Exam 2: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain Q: What is cardiac output? Answer: Volume of blood ejected by the heart in one minute: cardiac output = heart rate x stroke volume Q: What is stroke volume? Answer: Volume of blood pumped out of ventricle- contraction Q: The heart sound, lubb is due to the _________ . Answer: closure of AV valves Q: The heart sound, dub is d...

Exam 2: NR283 / NR 283 (NEW Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION What is a myocardial infarction? Answer: Occurs when coronary artery is totally obstructed - commonly due to atherosclerosis QUESTION pacemaker of the heart Answer: SA node QUESTION congestive heart failure Answer: When the heart cannot maintain pumping capability QUESTION What decreases ...

Exam 1: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain Q: Caseation necrosis refers to an area where: Answer: dead cells from a thick cheesy substance Q: The nurse is aware that a carrier is Answer: An asymptomatic person those body harbors pathogens and can transmit to others. Q: Which information indicates a nurse understands characteristics of malignant tumors Answer: Cells vary in s...

NR 283: Pathophysiology Final Exam Review Questions With Complete SolutionsUTI or Acute Cystitis - cloudy urine - caused by E. coli Pancreatitis is caused by: - gallstones (bile duct disorder) - alcohol Rickets - a term used for osteomalacia in CHILDREN - usually due to inadequate or lack of Vitamin D Appendicitis - pain in the lower right quadrant (LRQ) Peptic Ulcer (Gastric) - occult blood in stool - coffee-ground vomitus (coffee grains in the vomit) Sprain - a torn ligament A...

Exam 1: NR283 / NR 283 (New 2024/2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain precipitating factor is a condition that triggers an acute episode, such as a seizure in an individual with a seizure disorder. QUESTION Pyroptosis Answer: results in the lysis or dissolution of the cell, releasing destructive lysosomal enzymes into the tissue, which cause inflammation (swelling, redness, and pain), as ...

NR-283: | NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1A QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT MARKING SCHEME | GRADED A+ 1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination of specific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug 2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: a. subjective feelings of discomfo...