Nr 283 Quiz 5 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What are nociceptors? {Ans: Sensory receptors in skin, muscles, bones, and joints.}polydipsia {Ans: excessive thirst}Potassium (hypokalemia vs hyperkalemia) {Ans: 3.5 - 5.0}chronic renal failure (CRF) {Ans: gradual and progressive loss of kidney function onset is slow and insidious}gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) {Ans: involves the periodic flow of gastric contents into the esophagus}pyelonephritis {Ans: a bacterial infection of the renal pelvis of the inflammation of the kidney Escherichia coli​}What is visceral pain? {Ans: Pain sensed by nerve endings in organs.}calcium (hypocalcemia -hypercalcemia) {Ans: 8.5- 10.5}What is ischemic pain? {Ans: Pain caused by lack of blood flow to tissues.}Hemophilia {Ans: An X-linked recessive disorder in which blood fails to clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding if injured. inherited blood disorder}chronic renal failure (CRF) causes {Ans: Nephrosclerosis; DM; nephrotoxins (long term exposure); congenital polycystic kidney disease; chronic bilateral kidney inflammation or infection}acute pain {Ans: episode of pain that lasts from seconds to less than 6 months}polyuria {Ans: excessive urination}Dyspnea {Ans: difficulty breathing}oliguria {Ans: Decreased urine output}elevated hematocrit vs decreased hematocrit {Ans: An elevated could indicate dehydration (loss of fluid) or excess red blood cells (RBCs). A low