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What are the five essential components of pathophysiology? - 1. Etiology (Causative mechanisms) 2. Epidemiology (risk factors and distribution in populations) 3. Pathogenesis (disease mechanism) 4. clinical manifestations (signs, symptoms and diagnostic criteria) 5. Outcomes (cure, remission, chronicity, or death) The "why" of disease- what is the reason for it- what caused it to happen? May be simple/complex. - etiology Looks at the pattern of disease among groups or aggregates or po...

DECREASED ROM HINTS Neutral zone: Mid-range ROM is always the best place to start ACUTE STAGE includes (inflammation and edema) 1 - 4 weeks, depends on severity PRICES for first 48 hours Passive ROM within limit of pain as swelling decreases Active assisted ROM within limit of pain PRICES stands for Protection Rest Ice Compression Elevation Support SUBACUTE STAGE includes (swelling limited, debris & discoloration may slow healing) 4 - 12 weeks, aggressive...

NYS EMT WRITTEN EXAMNEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 2 types of COPD - ANSWER-emphysema- damaged alveoli and loss of elasticity chronic bronchitis- damaged respiratory cilia in the airways, which causes repeated respiratory infection AAA - ANSWER-[abdominal aortic aneurysm] -a weakening in the wall of the artery that passes through the abdomen; presents with SHARP or TEARING abdominal or back pain P...

What factors serve to moderate the psychological and behavioral expression of brain lesions? - Answer 1. Laterality/side 2. Site of the lesion 3. Size of the lesion 4. Depth of the lesion (facial droop to complete right hemiplasia) 5. Velocity (speed @ which it progresses) 6. Chronicity (vs acute): how long has it been since to onset of a lesion 7. Etiology (cause) Differentiate between corticospinal and corticobulbar tracts - Answer corticobulbar tracts: descending tracts from ...

Reactions to extreme trauma - Answer-Intrusive recollections, acute distress upon cues, dissociative symptoms, chronic hyperarousal, aggressiveness in males, survival guilt Dissociative symptoms - Answer-Depersonalization, derealization, being in a daze, time slowing, dissociative amnesia Depersonalization - Answer-Feeling detached from one's body Derealization - Answer-Feeling that the current setting is not real Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) - Answer-A disorder in which a person experienc...

Pathophysiology NSG 533 Exam 1 Question and answers 100% correct 2024Pathophysiology NSG 533 Exam 1 Question and answers 100% correct 2023 What are the five essential components of pathophysiology? - correct answer 1. Etiology (Causative mechanisms) 2. Epidemiology (risk factors and distribution in populations) 3. Pathogenesis (disease mechanism) 4. clinical manifestations (signs, symptoms and diagnostic criteria) 5. Outcomes (cure, remission, chronicity, or death) The "why" of d...

Functional Medicine Study set Exam Questions and Answers A+Graded FM Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-- Science-based personalized healthcare approach that treats underlying causes of disease through individually tailored therapies to restore health/improve function - FM uses a system-oriented and mechanistic approach and engages both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership - FM addresses the "why": Connects the dots between disease contributors - Remove what causes imbal...

What are the five essential components of pathophysiology? ☑: 1. Etiology (Causative mechanisms) 2. Epidemiology (risk factors and distribution in populations) 3. Pathogenesis (disease mechanism) 4. clinical manifestations (signs, symptoms and diagnostic criteria) 5. Outcomes (cure, remission, chronicity, or death) The "why" of disease- what is the reason for it- what caused it to happen? May be simple/complex. ☑: etiology Looks at the pattern of disease among groups or aggregates...

Test Bank for Advanced Assessment Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, 4th Edition, Mary Jo Goolsby, Laurie Grubbs Table of Contents Chapter 1. Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making: Overview ................................................ 2 Chapter 2. An Overview of Genetic Assessment ......................................................................... 5 Chapter 3. Skin ...............................................................................................

Psychology Test bank 4 Questions and Answers 2024 1. Who defined stress as, "the response of the body to any demand, whether it is caused by, or results in, pleasant or unpleasant conditions"? -Answer-Hans Selye 2. A demanding or threatening event is often called a(n) ________. -Answer-stressor 3. Which type of appraisal involves judgment about the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail? -Answer-primary appraisal 4. A stressor is likely to be apprai...