Sepsis patho - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which in- creases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine ANS: A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pain is also a sharp chest pain which increases with a deep breath. This...

PATHO 370 QUIZ CH. 36, 37, 38, 40, 41 Exam Questions and Answers A tumor which results in excessive production and release of catecholamine is: a. Cushing disease b. Conn syndrome c. Goiter d. pheochromocytoma -Answer-Pheochromocytoma Barrett esophagus is a. gastrin-secreting lesion b. gastrin-secreting tumor c. benign condition d. preneoplastic lesion -Answer-Preneoplastic lesion It is true that growth hormone excess in adults a. results in the condition of acromegaly b. leads to ...

Study Aid for Patho exam 4 NSG 6671 Questions and Answers Acute glomerulonephritis - Correct Answer️️ -Inflammation of the renal glomeruli and subsequent damage leading to hematuria, proteinuria, and azotemia. Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) - Correct Answer️️ -damage to and potential death of the renal tubules due to presence of toxins in urine, radio contrast, or to ischemia; results in oliguria End-stage renal disease - Correct Answer️️ -The final stage of chronic kidney disea...

NR283 / NR-283 Exam 2 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025): Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Question: A nurse is teaching a student about the most common cause of pulmonary edema. Which cause, if stated by the nurse, indicates understanding of the teaching? a.Pneumonia b.Smoking c.Loss of elastic fibers d.Left sided heart failure Answer: d.Left sided heart failure Question: Where do you see a "white out" in a chest xr...

PATHO 370 MIDTERM EXAM 2024 VERSION 1 WITH 100 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+/ PATHO 370 LATEST MIDTERM EXAM 1 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!) The major cause of death from leukemic disease is: A. Malnutrition. b. Kidney failure. C. Infection. D. Hypovolemic shock. - ANSWER-C. Infection. Infection is the most common cause of death in the immunocompromised patient, because it can become a life-threatening sepsis. Malnutrition can be a side effect of ...

Final Exam: NUR2790/ NUR 2790 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Professional Nursing III| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism post-op Answer: *passive and active ROM for extremities, Ambulate, circulation, elevation, no smoking, compression stockings and devices after surgery, constricting clothing. Q: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patho features Answer: Hypoxemia that persists even when 100% oxygen...

ARDS NursingWhat is ARDS characterized by - correct answer sudden, progressive pulmonary edema, increasing bilateral infiltrates on x-ray, hypoxemia unresponsive to O2 supplementation regardless of the amount of PEEP What do pts. demonstrate - correct answer reduced lung compliance What is the major cause of death in ARDS - correct answer non pulmonary multiple system organ failure, often with sepsis Patho of ARDS - correct answer alveolar damage, inflammation, ventilation perfusion mis...

1. A patient is admitted with spotting. She had been treated two weeks previously for a miscarriage with sepsis. The sepsis had resolved, and she is afebrile at this time. She is treated with an aspiration dilation and curettage and products of conception are found. Which of the following should be the principal diagnosis? a. Miscarriage b. Complications of spontaneous abortion with sepsis c. Sepsis d. Spontaneous abortion with sepsis - ANSWER a. Miscarriage 2. If a patient has an excis...

Stress response: Clinical Manifestations - Answer-- Increased HR - Narrowed pulse pressure - Altered breathing-- deep and quick - Fever (sepsis) - Decreased output-- hold on to as much water as you can - Altered LOC - Initial decrease in MAP will signal the heart to pump faster - Vasodilation aslo signals SNS activation - Dilation of pupils Anaplylactic - Answer-Inflammation --> swelling of tissues; decreased MAP --> fluid shifting to the interstitial space --> fluid ...

ARDS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ What is ARDS? - --Most severe form of Acute Lung Injury (ALI). -Can occur from multiple causes. -Prevents normal gas exchange in the lungs due to inflammation, severe fluid buildup, and alveolar fibrosis. -Sudden failure of the respiratory system -Can occur in anyone who is critically ill What is the condition that precedes ARDS that has the highest incidence of mortality? - -Gramnegative septic shock What are characteristi...