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NUR 315 -Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM Plasma o Carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues Carries waste away o Consists mainly of proteins, albumin, globulin and fibrinogen o Poor albumin = lose oncotic pressure.

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. HEMATOLOGIC: DISORDERS OF HEMOSTATIS AND DISORDERS OF RED BLOOD CELL Plasma: o Consists mainly of proteins Albumin- prevents fluid leak out of blood vessels. Globulin- important role in liver function, blood clotting, & fighting an infection Fibrinogen-stops excessive bleeding by producing fibrin by the action of thrombin. o Carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues o Carries waste away Most plasma ...

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide/NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide. Respiratory Pulmonary Vascular Disease Pulmonary Embolism Occlusion of a portion of the pulmonary vascular bed by an embolus #1 CAUSE = DVT More common in lower extremities vs. upper extremities or the heart d/t A. fib Risk factors o Virchow’s triad – DVT formation = #1 CAUSE Hypercoagulability – pts. with factor deficiencies, cancer, or on estrogen = more coagulable Venous stasis – caused by ...

NUR 315 -Patho Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 315 -Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM Plasma o Carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues Carries waste away o Consists mainly of proteins, albumin, globulin and fibrinogen o Poor albumin = lose oncotic pressure • Fibrinogen helps form stable clots • If you can’t form a stable clot so you’ll be at risk for bleeding Erythrocytes (RBC) Life span of RBC is about 3 months Carries oxygen Nutritional requirements to form...

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. HEMATOLOGIC: DISORDERS OF HEMOSTATIS AND DISORDERS OF RED BLOOD CELL Plasma: o Consists mainly of proteins Albumin- prevents fluid leak out of blood vessels. Globulin- important role in liver function, blood clotting, & fighting an infection Fibrinogen-stops excessive bleeding by producing fibrin by the action of thrombin. o Carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues o Carries waste away Most plasma proteins are produced in ...

NUR 315 -Final Exam Study Guide/NUR 315 -Final Exam Study Guide. Genetics - Cystic Fibrosis Patho Autosomal Recessive Disorders ● Cystic Fibrosis ○ Mucus clogs the lungs and leads to chronic respiratory infections ○ Mucus obstructs the ducts of the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines (mucus transport disorder) ■ Thicker gastric juices ■ Pancreas breaks down enzymes and proteins, including fats and carbs ○ Most common autosomal recessi...

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. Hematologic System Plasma ● Carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues ● Carries waste away ● Consists mainly of proteins, albumin, globulin and fibrinogen (ADDED FROM LECTURE: UNDERSTANDING CONCEPT:) ● Liver disease → Liver synthesizes albumin. Poor albumin on board → poor oncotic pressure plus poor immune response.

Exam (elaborations) NUR 315 (NUR 315) (NUR 315 (NUR 315)) NUR 315 - Patho Final Blueprint/NUR 315 - Patho Final Blueprint NUR 315 - Patho Final Blueprint/NUR 315 - Patho Final Blueprint. Cystic Fibrosis ● Cystic Fibrosis ○ Mucus clogs the lungs and leads to chronic respiratory infections ○ Mucus obstructs the ducts of the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines (mucus transport disorder) ■ Thicker gastric juices ■ Pancreas breaks down enzymes and proteins,...

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide. Respiratory Pulmonary Vascular Disease Pulmonary Embolism Occlusion of a portion of the pulmonary vascular bed by an embolus #1 CAUSE = DVT More common in lower extremities vs. upper extremities or the heart d/t.

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. HEMATOLOGIC: DISORDERS OF HEMOSTATIS AND DISORDERS OF RED BLOOD CELL Plasma: o Consists mainly of proteins Albumin- prevents fluid leak out of blood vessels.