Exam 2: NUR 2063 NUR2063

Exam 2: NUR 2063 / NUR2063

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Study Guide Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Question:

What is pregnancy induced hypertension/ preeclampsia?

Answer:

occurs when there is a rapid rise in arterial blood pressure associated with loss of large amounts of protein in the urine

Question:

What are the characteristics with one who has pregnancy induced hypertension/preeclampsia?

Answer:

proteinuria, weight gain, edema, arterial spasms in kidneys, brain and liver,

decreased renal flow and GFR, kidneys retain salt and water. If severe: can

cause convulsions, coma, renal failure, liver malfunction and hypertension

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Question:

What is hyperemesis gravidarum?

Answer:

excessive vomiting during pregnancy that is form response to large amounts of HCG

Question:

What are the manifestations of hyperemesis gravidarium?

Answer:

dehydration, electrolyte imbalances hepatic or renal damage or death

Question:

What is the concern with chlamydial infections during labor and delivery?

Answer:

The mom can pass it onto the baby through vaginal delivery, potentially causing optic issues in the newborn and blindness

Question:

What do we do to prevent chlamydial infections in the infant?

Answer:

Give antibiotic eyedrops right after birth prophylactically

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Question:

What is the problem with the hormone involved in gigantism?

Answer:

too much growth hormone

Question:

What is the pathophysiology behind gigantism?

Answer:

Occurs before skeletal plates fuse at the ends of bones. Leaves client with increased risk for cardiac problems. The client will also be very tall.

Question:

What is the problem with the hormone involved in dwarfism?

Answer:

too little growth hormone

Question:

What is the pathophysiology behind dwarfism?

Answer:

It causes short stature, hypoglycemia, delayed dental eruption, thin hair, poor nail growth, greater fat mass, decreased muscle mass, and delayed bone formation and puberty. is congenital or idiopathic 3 / 4

Question:

What is the problem with the hormone involved in acromegaly?

Answer:

too much growth hormone

Question:

What is the pathophysiology behind acromegaly?

Answer:

Occurs when the cells grow width wise amongst the bones

Question:

When does gigantism occur in the life span?

Answer:

childhood, before growth plates at ends of bones fuse

Question:

When does acromegaly occur during the life span

Answer:

adulthood, after fusing of growth plates

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