NURS 6501 Midterm Exam Review Guide (Weeks 1-6)

(NURS 6501 Midterm Exam Review)

Cellular Processes and the Genetic Environment

• Describe cellular processes and alterations within cellular processes
• What is the impact of the genetic environment on disease?
• Explain how healthy cell activity contributes to good health and
• how its breakdown in cellular behavior and alterations to cells lead to health issue.
• What are the roles genetics plays in disease processes?
• What is the relationship of how cells are involved in disease processes?

Altered Physiology 

• Evaluate cellular processes and alterations within cellular processes
• Analyze alterations in the immune system that result in disease processes
• Identify racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning
• What is the impact of patient characteristics on disorders and altered physiology?
• … association of genes in the development of disease?
• What is the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems? 

Concepts of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders 

• Common diseases and disorders that impact the Cardiovascular system
• Common diseases and disorders that impact the Respiratory System
• How these diseases and disorders relate to the pathophysiology of patients
• Alterations in pathophysiology in adults and children with cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. 

Alterations in the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems 

• How does racial/ethnic variables impact physiological functioning in the Cardiovascular system?
• How does racial/ethnic variables impact physiological functioning in the Respiratory system?
• What is the impact of patient characteristics on disorders and altered physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems?

Concepts of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders 

• Common GI and Hepatobiliary disorders and the pathophysiological nature of these issues in patients:

• •                   Ulcers
  •                   Hepatitis markers
  •                   After HP shots
  •                   Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  •                   Pancreatitis
  •                   Liver failure—acute and chronic
  •                   Gall bladder disease
  •                   Inflammatory bowel disease
  •                   Diverticulitis
  •                   Jaundice
  •                   Bilirubin
  •                   Gastrointestinal bleed – upper and lower
  •                   Hepatic encephalopathy
  •                   Intra-abdominal infections (e.g., appendicitis)
  •                   Renal blood flow
  •                   Glomerular filtration rate
  •                   Kidney stones
  •                   Infections – urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis
  •                   Acute kidney injury
  •                   Renal failure – acute and chronic

• How does patient characteristics such as racial and ethnic variables impact altered physiology?
• The pathophysiological structure, function, and alterations in Renal, Urinary, and GI functions as they relate to children and adults.

Concepts of Endocrine Disorders 

• Common endocrine disorders and their disease processes and the pathophysiological nature of these issues in patients:

• •                         Diabetes
  •                         Hyper- and hypothyroidism
  •                         Adrenal disorders
  •                         Parathyroidism (hyper and hypo)
  •                         Checks & balances / negative feedback
  •                         Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  •                         Pheochromocytosis
  •                         Diabetes insipidus
  •                         Diabetic ketoacidosis

• How does patient characteristics such as racial and ethnic variables impact altered physiology?
• The pathophysiological mechanics and alterations in hormonal regulations in children and adults
• Pathophysiological

(NURS 6501 Midterm Exam Review)