NUR 631 Final

Exam Study

Guide (Fall

Session 2021)

Definitions/Descriptions

Describe the type of lesions found in psoriasis & seborrheic and actinic keratosis.

Elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface greater than 1 cm in diameter

Describe the skin lesions found in Varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles).

Elevated circumscribed, superficial lesion filled with serous fluid, less than 1 cm in diameter

Describe the pathogenetic mechanism of polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS).

POS has at least two of the following conditions: oligo-ovulation or anovulation, elevated levels of androgens, or clinical signs of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. Of the options

available, only this answer accurately defines the pathogenetic mechanisms of POS.

Describe Hirschsprung’s disease.

Congenital aganglionic megacolon. Mechanical obstruction caused by inadequate motility of part

of the intestine, Accounts for ¼ of all cases of neonatal obstruction, Associated with Down’s

syndrome, May be acute, life-threatening, or chronic. Absence of ganglion cells in 1 or more

segments of the colon, Affects the distal portion ofStool accumulates the GI tract, Lack of

enervation produces the functional defects that results in absence of peristalsis, Sphincter fails to

relax, Results in obstruction due to failure of evacuation of stool, gas, & liquids, Enterocolitis

occurs.

Define marasmus and kwashiorkor.

Marasmus – Severe wasting, < 70% or <3SD weight/height , No obvious pathology, Looks very

skinny.

Kwashiorkor- Severe malnutrition with the presence of edema, Multiple pathologies, Looks

pudgy.

Define deafferentation pain.

Type of centrally generated neuropathic pain, injury to either the peripheral or central nervous

system

Describe myofascial pain syndrome.

An acute or chronic painful condition of muscles and their related structures characterized by the

presence of myofascial trigger points regional muscle pain syndrome of any soft tissue origin

that is associated with muscle tenderness

Describe Koplik spots.