Nurs2502 - Pathophysiology Exam 2 - Questions & Answers (Rated A+) 100% Guaranteed Best Update 2024

Role of reverse transcriptase {Ans: Assists to make a single viral DNA and it copies itself to make a double-stranded viral DNA}Clinical manifestations of a basilar skull fracture {Ans: Not usually visible on X-rays, bleeding from nose pharynx or ears, Battle's sign (Ecchymosis behind the ears, Raccoon eyes, CSF leak (Halo sign)}Clinical manifestations of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). {Ans: Conjunctivitis, itching, tenderness, fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and pain. Followed by rapid onset of rash and blisters involving most of the skin and mucous membranes.}Urine lab results most indicative of cystitis (UTI) {Ans: Urinalyisis = bacteria, WBC, positive leukocyte esterase, Nitrite (E. coli). Urine culture and sensitivity}Causes of acceleration TBI {Ans: Brain has been hit by something (baseball hit)}Common causes of autonomic dysreflexia {Ans: Occurs in persons with spinal cord lesions above T6 Occurs after spinal shock has resolved and may occur years after the injury.}Adverse effects of external mechanical forces that contribute to the development of pressure ulcers. {Ans: Pressure, shear, friction, moisture.}Clinical manifestations during ictal phase of tonic-clonic seizure {Ans: Generalized: whole brain, absence/petit Mal or tonic-clonic/grand Mal. Ictal: active Tonic: back arched, incontinence, rigidity, epileptic cry