Patho post test - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a nurse describing when an isolated cell absorbs oxygen and uses it to transform nutrients into energy? - correct answer Respiration A couple has 3 offspring, 1 child with an autosomal dominant disease trait, and two who are normal. The father is affected by the autosomal dominant disease trait, but the mother does not have the disease gene. What is the recurrent risk of the disease for the next child? - correct answer 50% When the nurse is teaching a group of new nurses ...

basal cell carcinoma: appearance - Answer -pearly, waxy nodule -well-defined borders -pearly/waxy d/t overexposure to sun -on face/neck/arms PE: signs - Answer -crackles, wheezes, or pleural friction rub -petechiae over *chest/axillae* -hemoptysis -JVD colectomy: post-op stool consistency - Answer when peristalsis returns, initial period of *high volume liquid stool*, up to 1,800 mL/day later, small bowel adapts, stool drops to 800 mL/day post-op: stool consistency - Answer 1) ...

CNRN Exam 349 Questions with Verified Answers Describe a hangmans fracture - CORRECT ANSWERbilateral fracture through the arch of C2 Tx for hangmans fx? - CORRECT ANSWERHalo or cervical traction Describe a jefferson's fracture - CORRECT ANSWERburst fracture through the arch of c1 Describe anterior cord syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERLoss of motor, pain and temp, but keep deep touch, vibration and position sense Describe brown sequard - CORRECT ANSWERipsilateral motor touch and positi...

1 N4581 EXAM 2 BLUEPRINT CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ANGINA 1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and treatment of coronary atherosclerosis. Patho: Atherosclerosis is a type of blood vessel disorder resulting in the abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within arterial walls and lumen. In coronary atherosclerosis, blockages and narrowing of the coronary vessels reduce blood flow to the m...

Diagnostic Reasoning Case Study Jennifer Hood University of Texas Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation Nursing 5333 Family Nursing I Kashiris Perryman, DNP, APRN, FNP-PC June 12, 2021 Soap Note S/ Identifying Information: Martha 26 yo female DOB July 12, 1995 Family Hx: Mother--DM (Alive) Father—COPD (Alive) Brother—No preexisting conditions (Living) Personal/Social Hx: Chief Complaint/RFE: College Graduate Currently employed as a schoolteacher Fin...

Advanced patho test 3- Maryville Nurs611 Latest 2022 - 2023 Graded A+ PITUITARY ADENOMAS ARE USUALLY BENIGN SLOW-GROWING TUMORS THAT ARISE FROM CELLS OF THE ANTERIOR PITUITARY hypersecretion of growth hormone/acromegaly patient will report gradual increase in their shoe size, facial bones, hands (rings no longer fit). Increased body odor, coarse skin. diabetes insipidus (DI) ADH=water. In Diabetes insipidus, there is insufficient ADH. Can be neurogenic or nephrogenic DI can be... neurogenic ...

CPHON Exam 117 Questions with Verified Answers Auer rods - CORRECT ANSWER AML distinguishing feature Leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER Malignant disorder of the blood and blood forming organs including the bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen Cytogenetics for Leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER Ploidy; abnormalities found in more than 90% of patients with ALL; with number of chromosomes and structures (translocation) Hyperdiploidy in ALL - CORRECT ANSWER More than 46; favorable if not more than 50 G...

NR 507 midterm latest 2023 already passed Hypersensitivity: Type 1 -Mediated IgE -inflammation due to mast cell degranultion -anaphylactic, asthma, hay fever treatment: epinephrine Hypersensitivity: Type 2 -Cytotoxic reaction: tissue specific -binds to the antigen ON THE CELL SURFACE -macrophages are primary effectors cells involved cause tissue damage or alter function Hypersensitivity 2 -Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism) -alters function not destroy -blood transfusions reaction- transfused er...

Signs of Hypoxia - ANSWER-Restlessness and Tachycardia Potassium - ANSWER-is excreted by the kidneys. 3.5-5.0 Signs and Symptoms of Hypokalemia - ANSWER-Muscle cramping, weakness, life threatening arrhythmias (U waves, PVC's, Ventricular tachycardia) Signs and Symptoms of Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-Muscle twitching, weakness, flaccid paralysis, arrhythmias (Peak and tall T Waves, conduction block, V fib, prolong PR interval, widen QRS complex, flat or absent P waves, bradycardia) Cause o...

NR283 EXAM 3 STUDYGUIDE (LATEST 2023/2024) 100% CORRECT  NR283 EXAM 3 STUDYGUIDE (LATEST 2023/2024) 100% CORRECT CHAPTER 18 ENDOCRINE All right guys here is endocrine! Overview- functions of the endocrine system provide growth & reproductive capabilities. Dysfunction of the endocrine system includes excessive or insufficient function of the endocrine gland with alterations in hormone levels caused by either hypersecretion or hyposecretion of hormone abnormal hor...