Pathophysiology (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY)

Pathophysiology DefinitionPathophysiology - correct answer The study of the underlying changes in the body physiology that result from disease or injury Incidence - correct answer the number of new cases occurring in a specific time period Prevalence - correct answer the number of existing cases within a population during a specific time period Endemic - correct answer regularly found among particular people or in a certain area Epidemic - correct answer a widespread occurrence of an...

Pathophysiology: Endocrine SystemAll of the following organs have major endocrine function except? Spleen -Does secrete some hormones (controversial) The body contains two kinds of glands: (2) exocrine and endocrine _______: (sudoriferous-sweat, sebaceous, and digestive) secrete their products (enzymes, other) through ducts into hollow body cavities or onto body surfaces. Exocrine Gland ______: Secrete their products (hormones) directly into the blood circulatory system and ar...

Pathophysiology Exam #1 (Practice ATI Questions)Parents of a 4-year-old child discovered the child has been chewing and swallowing imported toy figurines that have tested positive for lead. Which blood test should the care team prioritize? Red blood cell (RBC) levels The nurse is conducting a physical assessment of a homeless man during a night when the wind chill factor is -10°F (-23°C). When assessing the man's fingers and toes for frostbite, the nurse looks for which type of cellul...

Pathophysiology: Exam #1 Practice QuestionsThe organelle that is involved in cellular respiration and is likes tot he development of oxidative stress is known as the - correct answer Mitochondria Cells develop into tissues with specialized structure and function through the process of - correct answer Differentiation A cell's typical response to a decrease in trophic signal - correct answer Atrophy Cell death by necrosis is - correct answer often a response to inflammation You are c...

Pathophysiology Exam 1 Practice Problems A patient is found to have liver disease, resulting in the removal of a lobe of his liver. Adaptation to the reduced size of the liver leads to ___________ of the remaining liver cells. A. Metaplasia B. Organ atrophy C. Compensatory hyperplasia D. Physiologic hyperplasia - correct answer C An older adult patient comes to the clinic complaining of not being able to do what he used to be able to. You know that normal changes associated with agin...

Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study GuideA ______ is the basic structural unit of living things - correct answer Cell Cells that lack membrane bound organelles - correct answer Prokaryotic Cells that contain a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles - correct answer Eukaryotic Cells that contain peptidoglycan - correct answer Prokaryotic The overall cell theory gives what definition of what it means to be alive? - correct answer Living things are cellular organizations capable of reprod...

Pathophysiology Exam 1 Test BankAn increase in cardiac size and function workload is termed: - correct answer Atrophy While assessing a patient diagnosed with Marfan's Syndrome the nurse should include which of the following is consistent with the syndrome: A. cardiac assessment for coarctation of the aorta B. genital assessment for small testicles C. metal assessment for impairment D. oral assessment for cleft palate - correct answer A. cardiac assessment for coarctation of the aorta ...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1Pathognomonic changes - correct answer unique histological findings that represent distinct disease process Atrophy - correct answer decreased cell size in response to metabolic changes in the cellular environment (smaller muscle) Hypertrophy - correct answer cellular adaptation when cell size enlarges (ex. working out) along with this you get more metabolic demand Physiologic hypertrophy - correct answer enlarged muscle is adequately perfused and supplied with b...

Pathophysiology Exam 1What is Pathophysiology? - correct answer The study of the functional changes in the body that result from a disease. Pathology: medical discipline that focuses on the diagnosis of disease Physiology: discipline concerned with how the body functions Need a strong background in anatomy and physiology Homeostasis - correct answer A relative constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival. Som...

Pathophysiology Exam 3: ALL GI Practice QuestionsWhat physiologically occurs with vomiting? - correct answer Immediately before the act of vomiting, activation of the parasympathetic nervous system causes increased salivation, increased gastric motility, and relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Which laboratory findings should the nurse expect in the patient with persistent vomiting? - correct answer increased pH, decrease potassium, increased hematocrit A patient who has been vom...