NURS-UL 3366 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
acidosis Correct Answers pH is <7.35
acute ischemia Correct Answers hypoxia to tissues from
sudden lack of blood supply like from an arterial embolus or
sickle cell crisis
acute S&S Correct Answers fairly rapid appearance of disease
of several days, usually only last a short time
adaption Correct Answers process of accommodating to a new
situation the body is undergoing
alkalosis Correct Answers pH >7.45
anemia Correct Answers less than the normal amount of RBCs
aneuploidy Correct Answers alterations to the number of
chromosomes
atrophy Correct Answers decrease in cellular size
carbon monoxide poisoning Correct Answers has a high
affinity for hemoglobin and binds in the place of oxygen
preventing it from binding so tissues become hypoxic leading to
cell damage
carcinoma Correct Answers cancer of epithelial tissue
, central Correct Answers a problem that is occurring towards
the center or core of the body
characteristics of benign tumors Correct Answers slow growth,
growth is well encapsulated and non-metastasizing, cells are
pretty differentiated
chromosomal disorders Correct Answers a genetic disorder that
results from alterations to the numbers or structures of
chromosomes which disrupts gene function
chronic ischemia Correct Answers better tolerated because it
allows time for adjustment, gradual narrowing of arteries from
atherosclerosis, slow-developing clot in a leg or coronary artery
chronic S&S Correct Answers develop slowly and often
insidious and last longer
clinical manifestations Correct Answers the demonstration of
the presence of a sign or symptom
common causes of decreased blood osmolality Correct Answers
excess water intake or loss of solutes
common causes of increased blood osmolality Correct Answers
inadequate intake, vomiting, diarrhea, increased urination
compensation Correct Answers the return to homeostasis after
being challenged by a stressor
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