NSG5003 pathophysiology Week 7 Study Guide PDF

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Pathophysiology Study Guide for week 7 through week 10....

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NSG 5003 Advanced Pathophysiology Week 7 Quiz Study Guide    

20 Questions/5 points each question 28 Minutes/1.6 minute per question Week 7 Quiz covers content in Week 5 & 6 This is not an exhaustive list of what you may see on the Week 7 Quiz. You are responsible for all readings and content covered in the course in Weeks 5 & 6. This is the only blueprint that will be provided and replaces previous study guides.

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There is much material and concepts covered. The study guide review questions are provided to assist with focusing your studying for the quiz.

Week 5 Chapter 35 - Structures of the Pulmonary System Chapter 36 - Functions of the Pulmonary System Chapter 37 – Alteration of Pulmonary Function in Children What are the components of the respiratory system? What is the primary function of the respiratory system? What are the structures of the upper airway (conductive) and lower airway (gas exchange)? How do the three factors of lung volume/capacity, lung compliance, and airflow resistance regulate the amount of air that reaches the lungs carrying O2 and removal of CO2? What is the neurochemical control of the respiratory system? What are the chemoreceptors that influence respirations? What are expected respiratory vital signs – respirations, ventilatory pattern, respiratory effort, and arterial blood gases? What are the causes and the physiology changes that occur with Pneumonia? With Pulmonary Edema? What are the assessment findings for Dyspnea? Hypoxia? Pulmonary Hypertension? What is the most common cause or co-morbid condition for acute respiratory distress syndrome? What are pulmonary function tests? How are the results used to make decisions about the function of the lungs? Why is severe nasal congestion or nasal obstruction a serious threat to newborns? What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? What are some causes for SIDS? What are the strategies for preventing SIDS? What affect does aging have on the pulmonary function?

Week 6 Chapter 28 - Structures and Function of the Hematologic System Chapter 29 – Alterations of Erythrocyte, Platelet, and Hemostatic Function Chapter 30 – Alteration of Leukocyte and Lymphoid Function

Chapter 31 Alteration of Hematologic Function in Children What are the components of plasma? What is the purpose and function for Erythrocytes (RBC)? Leukocytes (WBC)? What is the life span of erythrocyte? What is the normal range for erythrocytes? What is the normal range for leukocytes? What class of protein is the most abundant in the plasma? What are the primary functions of pre-albumin and Albumin? What role does heparin play in maintaining hemostasis? What is the function of platelets? What is the normal range for platelets? What are the expected findings for anemia? What is the difference between primary and secondary causes of blood disorders? What are the primary causes for vitamin B12 Anemia? Iron Deficiency Anemia? Anemia of Chronic Diseases? What are treatments for iron deficiency anemia in adults? Children? Which diagnostic test confirms exposure to Epstein-Barr virus? What role does the Immunoglobin M (IgM) play when interpreting a positive exposure to the Epstein-Barr virus? What is leukemia? What are the acute symptoms for leukemia? What is sickle cell anemia? What is a sickle cell crisis? What are common triggers for sickle cell crisis? What is the treatment for sickle cell anemia?...