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NUR 2063 - Final Exam Questions And Correct AnswersPhysiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings? - ANSWER HR, BP, and
respirations increase, pupils dilate, cortisol is released.
What is homeostasis? - ANSWER Equilibrium and balance within the body.
Function of ribosomes? - ANSWER Protein synthesis on the RER, form polysomes.
Difference between a sign and symptom? - ANSWER Sign = Objective
Symptom = Subjective
What electrolytes are found more in intracellular space? Extracellular space? - ANSWER
ICF = Potassium and Phosphate
ECF = Sodium and Chloride
Possible lethal effect of Hyponatremia? - ANSWER Rapid brain swelling leading to
seizures, coma or death.
What is an electrolyte pool? - ANSWER Electrolytes shift between ECF and pools in
response to need/excess.
Cause of edema regarding protein? - ANSWER Low protein levels allow salt and water to
leave the blood vessels and leak into the tissues.
What is anaphylaxis? What are the S/S? -ANSWER Severe, life-threatening allergic
reaction.
S/S -Skin reactions, swollen tongue or throat, airway constriction causing wheezing and
rapid pulse, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, low BP, dizziness, nausea, and itching.
, Passive immunity- What is it? -ANSWER IgG- short term immunity as the result of
introduction to antibodies from another person or animal such as with breast milk. Also,
can cross placenta to protect fetus from infection.
What are characteristics of metastatic cells? -ANSWER Grow and reproduce rapidly,
poorly differentiated and irregular in shape, and have abnormal membranes,
cytoskeletal proteins and morphology.
Sepsis What is it? Goal of treatment? - ANSWER A severe response to an infection.
Chemicals released into the blood to fight the infection, trigger inflammation throughout
the whole body.
Goal of treatment is to use IV antibiotics and fluids to treat originating infection, use
supportive measures to correct vitals abnormalities, and maintain organ system
function.
Best way to avoid spread of diseases? - ANS Proper hand washing.
Complication of compartment syndrome? - ANS Damage or loss of muscle, tissue, and
amputation, infection, nerve damage, kidney failure.
Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - ANS The correct cause is not known. Most likely it is
genetically vulnerable and affects due to environmental factors.
Cause of contact dermatitis? - ANS Direct contact with an irritant or allergen-producing
substance.
Identify Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis. - ANSWER Kyphosis - Hump at top of the back
(hunchback)
Lordosis - Con-caved lumbar spine (swayback)
Scoliosis - Lateral deviation of the spine
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