Exam 1: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade -
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QUESTION
Which ion is responsible for acid/base imbalance?
Answer:
Hydrogen
QUESTION
Which patient will be at higher risk of hypocalcemia?
Answer:
Patient with alcohol abuse
QUESTION
What is the term for the process of "cell eating"?
Answer:
Phagocytosis
QUESTION
What is the term for the process of "cell drinking"?
Answer:
Pinocytosis
QUESTION
What is the process where solutes move from high concentration to low concentration?
Answer:
Diffusion
QUESTION
What is the process where solutes are transported by "helper" carrier molecule?
Answer:
Facilitated Diffusion
QUESTION
If cells make protein-containing vesicles and expelling them to the outside it is called?
Answer:
Exocytosis
QUESTION
Which type of transport uses the sodium-potassium pump?
Answer:
Active Trans- port; uses ATP
QUESTION
Which type of solution will cause cell swelling?
Answer:
Hypotonic
QUESTION
Is carbon dioxide (CO2) an acidic or alkalotic byproduct of the cell?
Answer:
Acidic
QUESTION
When there is a fluid volume deficit in the body (dehydration) what will the body exhibit?
Answer:
Thirst and Dry mucous membranes
QUESTION
An area of cellulitis, this area is red and warm. Why?
Answer:
Increased blood flow due to histamine; secreted by mast cells
QUESTION
Example of Passive Immunity?
Answer:
Breast Milk (IgA); IgA also present in saliva and tears
QUESTION
Role of neutrophils in inflammation?
Answer:
Responsible for phagocytosis; "eat" any foreign substance detected by the body
QUESTION
Which cells are mature monocytes, migrate through the blood, and engulf foreign antigens in the body?
Answer:
Macrophages
QUESTION
If patient has allergies, what type of cells are increased in their blood?
Answer:
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Basophils and Eosinophils
QUESTION
What is the best way to prevent transmission of infection?
Answer:
Washing your hands
QUESTION
If patient has a sprain/strain on ankle and is swollen (edema), which cells are responsible for creating antibodies?
Answer:
B-Cells
QUESTION
IgG (immunoglobulin G)
Answer:
Immunoglobulin that is for general immunity. It can cross the placental barrier from mother to baby and gives the baby a short term immunity (6 months)
QUESTION
Manifestation of local inflammations? (5 answers)
Answer:
Redness, swelling, warmth, pain, loss of function [Show Less]