Nursing Pathophysiology Exam !

kayotype {Ans: autosomes that are arranged and number by size and shape in a diagnostic graphic or genetic picture}down syndrome {Ans: wide variation of severity; error in cell devision resulting in partial inheritance or inheritance of extra copy of chromosome 21; Trisomy 21: 3 chromosomes on chromosome 21; flat facial profile, epicanthic folds around eyes; 80% have IQ of 25-50}allele {Ans: gene inherited from one parent}prevalence {Ans: number of active ongoing infections}reservoir {Ans: pathogen source (person meets inanimate object)}causes of dehydration {Ans: feduced fluid intake; reduced ADH or kidney not responsive to ADH; burns, fever, perspiration; osmotic diuresis, as occurs with elevated blood glucose levels; hypernatremia}