NURS 220 (NURS220)

*Intro to Patho* What is pathophysiology? correct answer: study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings & the physiologic responses of an organism to disruptions in it's internal & external environ How is pathophysiology different from pathology & physiology? correct answer: - pathology = study of causes/effects of diseases - physiology = study of normal functions of living organisms & their parts What are the 4 components of pathophysiology? correct answer: 1....

Advocacy correct answer: - the act or process of supporting, defending, or assisting in another's causes Patient Advocacy correct answer: a process or strategy for acting on behalf of others (including patients, families, groups, or communities) to help them obtain services and rights that they might not otherwise receive but that they need to advance their well-being Nursing Demonstrates Advocacy by: correct answer: - communicating patients's needs to other healthcare professionals ...

What is assessment? correct answer: the systematic gathering of information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community What does assessment include? correct answer: collecting data (observation, health history) using a systematic and ongoing process (physical assessment) categorizing data recording data What does a physical assessment include? correct answer: inspection palpation percussion auscultation W...

To evaluate a client's personal identity, the nurse should consider what three aspects of the client's self? correct answer: -Personal identity can be evaluated from the standpoint of three aspects of self; the ideal self, the real self, and the public self. Rationale: The ideal self reflects the qualities an individual believes he or she should possess, as well as those he or she aspires to develop. The real self represents an individual's perceived true self; it may include observation...