Skin Disorders/Musculoskeletal Disorders
Skin Disorders 1. Compare the mechanisms and possible causes of allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. 2. Prepare a list of contagious skin disorders. 3. Suggest a preventative measure that could reduce the risk of skin cancer. 4. Explain why allergic responses tend to recur. Musculoskeletal Disorders 5a. ...continues
Blood and Lymphatic Disorders & Cardiovascular Disorders
Blood and Lymphatic Disorders 2. Explain the cause of incompatible blood transfusion. 3. List three types of clotting problems. 4. Explain how pernicious anemia may develop from chronic gastritis. 5. For which conditions could secondary polycythemia develop as compensation: VSD, CHF, chronic lung disease, aplastic ...continues
Digestive System Disorders 6. A. Name the common electrolytes lost because of diarrhea. 6. B. State the major effect on the body of sodium loss and of potassium loss. 6. C. State and explain what arterial blood gas levels may be expected in the presence of severe vomiting. 8. Explain several ways in which se ...continues
9. A, Explain the significance and limitations of a positive tuberculin test. 9. B. Explain the conditions under which tuberculosis may be contagious. 9. C. What measures can be taken by health professionals to minimize the spread of infection. 10. A. Explain how obstruction develops with chronic bronchitis. ...continues
Mr. E develops acute kidney failure because of severe bilateral kidney infection. What will be the effects on fluid balance, electrolyte and acid-base balance? What is the effectiveness of compensatory mechanisms?
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances 9. Describe the signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia. 10. Describe how a deficit of vitamin D would affect: a. Bones b. Serum Calcium Level 11. Explain hypochloremia affects acid-base balance. 14. State three possible causes of metabolic acidosis. 15. A diabetic client is produ ...continues
Urinary System Disorders 4. Compare the signs of cystitis and pyelonephritis. 5. Compare the causes and pathophysiology of acute pyelonephritis, APSGN, and nephritic syndrome. 7. Compare the pathophysiology of acute and chronic renal failure. 11. Why is protein intake restricted to patients with kidney disease? 13. Why wo ...continues
4. Compare the signs and symptoms of cystitis and pyelonephritis.
The Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development on Disease Processes
The Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development on Disease Processes 1. Suggest some possible signs of pregnancy resulting from physiologic changes. 4. Suggest several signs or symptoms of the development of postpartum infection.
Reproductive System Disorders 3. Describe the altered function resulting from: a. hypospadias b. cryptorchidism 4. Explain why BPH occurs in older men. 5. Lists the signs of BPH. 13. Describe the causative organism and the manifestations of vaginal candidiasis. 14. Explain how an abscess may develop in P ...continues
