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PASS What is accomplished by diffusion? - ANSWER Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Osmotic Diarrhea - ANSWER Caused by non-absorbable substances in the intestine drawing water into the bowel.

BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide) - ANSWER A marker used to diagnose heart failure. A higher value indicates this.

Pleural Effusion - ANSWER Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space around the lungs.Causes: Severe pulmonary infection (PNA or TB), Congestive Heart failure, Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism S/S: Dyspnea, Tachypnea, Sharp pleuritic chest pain, dullness to percussion, and diminished breath sounds on affected side.

pH = 7.29 (Norm = 7.35-7.45) Bicarb = 25 (Norm = 22-26) CO2 = 55 (Norm = 35-45) Which cause is consistent with these lab values? - ANSWER Respiratory Acidosis; Lungs are NOT ventilating correctly, retention of carbon dioxide = reduction of pH (Caused by COPD, Infection, foreign body obstruction, and severe asthma.

How does the Respiratory System compensate for acid-base disturbances? - ANSWER By changing the rate and depth of breathing.Increasing = Expels CO2 to reduce acidity (compensates Metabolic Acidosis) 1 / 3

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Decreasing = Retains CO2 to increase acidity (compensates Metabolic Alkalosis)

One symptom of Acidosis? - ANSWER Rapid breathing aka Hyperventilation (body trying to get rid of the CO2)

What describes a gene when the same allele is inherited from both parents? - ANSWER Homozygous (HH or hh)

What statement describes the ICF (Intracellular Fluid) compartment? - ANSWER The fluid contained within the cells, making up about 2/3 of the body's total water content.

Which two conditions will cause dehydration and increase water requirements? - ANSWER State of diminished water volume in the body. A deficit of intracellular fluid causes body cells to shrink.Severe Diarrhea Excessive Sweating Vomiting

What are phagocytic cells? - ANSWER Part of innate immunity (inflammatory response) Cells that engulf and digest pathogens and debris EX) Macrophages and Neutrophils

Turner's Syndrome (Short, webbed neck girl) - ANSWER Complete or partial missing X- chromosome in females S/S: Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Webbing of neck, amenorrhea, short stature, infertility, vission issues, and aortic valve abnormalities.

What are two symptoms of Huntington's Disease? - ANSWER Genetic defect of Huntington gene 2 / 3

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Lack of control-involuntary motor symptoms Cognitive decline Depression Dementia later in disease Muscle spasticity Speech/swallow difficulty

Which three issues would children with ND-PAE exhibit (fetal alcohol syndrome)? - ANSWER Cognitive deficits, Behavioral problems, and Physical Abnormalities Causes birth defects and developmental disabilities = Neurocognition, Self-regulation, and Adaptive functioning Facial features, slow growth, delayed development, vision/hearing issues, and smaller head & brain.

Grade 1 Sprain - ANSWER Mild stretching or slight tear of a ligament with little or no joint instability.

Osteoarthritis - ANSWER Morning stiffness Swelling Limited ROM Symmetrical joint pain in hips during activity or cold weather Herberden's and Bouchard's nodes noted on fingers

Melanoma - ANSWER Most lethal form of skin cancer; Categorize via ABCDE's = Asymmetry/Border/Color/Diameter/Evolving

TX: Surgical Removal, Chemo/Radiation

Basal Cell Carcinoma - ANSWER Small dome-shaped bump covered by superficial blood vessels (telangiectasis). Shiny, translucent, and pearly in appearance.

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