NR 283 Quiz 4

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Chamberlain University

NR-283: Pathophysiology

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Identify the medical term for paralysis of the lower body:
- a. Hemiplegia
- b. Paraplegia
- c. Quadriplegia
- d. Isoplegia
Potential effects of immobilization due to a leg cast:
- a. Muscle atrophy
- b. Contracture
- c. Muscle hypertrophy
- d. Increased osteoblastic activity
Possible consequences of prolonged immobility:
- 1. Orthostatic hypotension
- 1. Increased blood pressure and heart rate
- 1. Heightened risk of thrombi and emboli
- 1. Rapid, deep respirations
    - Options:
      - a. 1, 2
      - b. 1, 3
      - c. 2, 4
      - d. 3, 4
Which of these might cause fainting and breathing difficulty:
- a. Gamma-ray exposure
- b. Consuming fish with mercury
- c. An insect sting
- d. Asbestos inhalation

Question No.	Question	Answer Choices
1	Identify the medical term for paralysis of the lower body	a. Hemiplegia, b. Paraplegia, c. Quadriplegia, d. Isoplegia
2	Potential effects of immobilization due to a leg cast	a. Muscle atrophy, b. Contracture, c. Muscle hypertrophy, d. Increased osteoblastic activity
3	Possible consequences of prolonged immobility	1. Orthostatic hypotension, 2. Increased blood pressure and heart rate, 3. Risk of thrombi and emboli, 4. Rapid, deep respirations
4	Causes of fainting and breathing difficulty	a. Gamma-ray exposure, b. Fish with mercury, c. Insect sting, d. Asbestos inhalation

Question No.	Correct Answer	Explanation
1	b	Paraplegia refers to the paralysis of the lower part of the body.
2	a	Immobilization of a limb in a cast commonly leads to muscle atrophy, or loss of muscle mass.
3	b	Prolonged immobility can lead to orthostatic hypotension and an increased risk of thrombi and emboli.
4	c	An insect sting can cause an allergic reaction, which may result in fainting and difficulty in breathing.

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