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A pitcher that holds 0.5L will hold how many milliliters? - 500 
What is the mean test score for the 10 students in this class? - 83.4 
What is the mode for the test scores? - 87 
A satisfaction survey is administered to 568 people. Seventy-one people were unsatisfied with the 
product. Which statement is true? - 1 out of 8 clients was unsatisfied 
Six hundred and thirty milligrams is equal to how many grams? - 0.63g 
A client reports her daily intake as noted on the graph. What percent of her i...
Chapter 1Introduction to Pathophysiology 
1.	The nucleus 	, which is essential for function and survival of the cell. 
A)	is the site of protein synthesis 
B)	contains the genetic code 
C)	transforms cellular energy 
D)	initiates aerobic metabolism 
2.	Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because they: 
A)	contain RNA for protein synthesis. 
B)	utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy. 
C)	extract energy from organic compounds. 
D)	store calc...
Chapter 1Introduction to Pathophysiology 
1.	The nucleus 	, which is essential for function and survival of the cell. 
A)	is the site of protein synthesis 
B)	contains the genetic code 
C)	transforms cellular energy 
D)	initiates aerobic metabolism 
2.	Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because they: 
A)	contain RNA for protein synthesis. 
B)	utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy. 
C)	extract energy from organic compounds. 
D)	store calc...
Chapter 1Introduction to Pathophysiology 
1.	The nucleus 	, which is essential for function and survival of the cell. 
A)	is the site of protein synthesis 
B)	contains the genetic code 
C)	transforms cellular energy 
D)	initiates aerobic metabolism 
2.	Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because they: 
A)	contain RNA for protein synthesis. 
B)	utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy. 
C)	extract energy from organic compounds. 
D)	store calc...
Osmosis is the movement of Answer water through a selectively permeable membrane down its concentration gradient 
 
The ability of an organism to sense and react to changes in its body illustrates Answer responsiveness 
 
In negative feedback mechanisms, changes away from the normal state Answer stimulate changes in the opposite direction to restore normal levels 
 
Which of the following are living organisms simplest unit? Answer cells 
 
An organic compound always contains Answer carbon and hy...
Acute illness Answer rapid onset, short duration 
 
Adaptation theory Answer adaptation as the adjustment of living matter to other living things and to environmental conditions 
 
Advocate-role of nurse Answer The protection of human or legal rights & the security of care for all patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their own health & lives. 
 
The birth of modern nursing (health & illness) Answer Florence Nightingale 
 
Established the Red ...
PTSD -one of a group of trauma or stressor-related disorders 
-formerly classified as anxiety disorder 
-evolves after exposure to traumatic event 
 
PTSD Etiology -more likely to occur, longer lasting when stressor is intentional human action 
-flashbacks, often triggered by daily events 
-can occur at any time or age 
 
how is PTSD diagnosed? diagnosed as PTSD if symptoms last longer than 1 month. 
 
PTSD risk factors -military veterans, police, firefighters, EMT 
-gen pop: severit...
NUR 138 Exam 3 (Intracranial regulation, mobility, stress, coping, and mental health) Questions With Complete Solutions
s/s depression -lack of energy, sleep disturbance, anxious distress 
-abnormal eating patterns, psychomotor retardation or agitation. 
-feelings of despair, guilt, hopelessness. 
-impaired concentration and decision making 
-suicidal ideation 
-anhedonia, insomnia, hypersomnia, anergy, sexual dysfunction 
-weight loss or gain 
-tired upon waking (anergy) 
-self blame, self worthlessness, suicidal ideation (nursing dx) 
 
antidepressants -may experience depletion of neurotransmitters 
-pe...
Depression s/sx Sleep disturbances 
Low self-worht 
hopelessness 
weight loss or gain 
Anhedonia 
Impaired concentration 
Anergy 
Apethetic 
vague somatic symptoms 
*Rule out medical causes* 
 
Define anhedonia Loss of interest/pleasure in activities 
 
Define Anergy Tired upon waking 
Fatigue 
Psychomotor retardation 
 
Risk Factors for depression family hx of depression 
hx of depression 
mental illness 
trauma 
crisis 
women 
neglect 
loss 
 
Apethetic lacking interest or conce...