258 Best Disease Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the difference between fasciculation and fibrillation?

E. Austin
Answered: Nov 27, 2018

Fasciculation and fibrillation are features of dysarthria a speech disorder involving respiration and muscle control of the throat. Dysarthria is characterized by slurred or slow speech that can...Read More

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Which position would be ideal for the client in the early post-operative period after hemorrhoidectomy?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Side – lying

Positioning in the early postoperative phase should avoid stress and pressure on the operative site. The prone and side lying are ideal from a comfort perspective. A high...Read More

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What is the best thing a nurse can do to prevent plantar flexion when making the bed?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Place a toe pleat in the top linens over the feet

Top sheets tucked in along the sides of the bed would still exert pressure on the upper surface of the feet, which may promote...Read More

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Are Antibodies a part of inflammatory response?

Lkuehnel
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Antibodies are produced

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Which risk factors for coronary artery disease cannot be corrected?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Heredity

Because heredity refers to our genetic makeup, it cant be changed. Cigarette smoking cessation is a lifestyle change that involves behavior modification. Diabetes mellitus is a...Read More

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Which is a systemic adaptation to immobility?

Arnoldjr
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Dependent edema

(a) Plantar flexion contracture (foot drop) is a localized response to prolonged extension of the ankle (b) Static respiratory secretions provide an excellent media for...Read More

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What is the study of disease called?

Annarobson
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Pathology

The study of disease is called Pathology

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What is the difference between an Inherited Trait and an Acquired Trait?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Aug 14, 2019

The inherited trait is something that you have gotten because of the genes of your family members. For example, getting the same eye shape as your mother’s mean that you have an inherited...Read More

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Which diagnostic tools is most commonly used to determine the location of myocardial damage?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Electrocardiogram

The ECG is the quickest, most accurate, and most widely used tool to determine the location of myocardial infarction. Cardiac enzymes are used to diagnose MI but cant...Read More

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What is the difference between Parasite and Pathogen?

A. Samuel, Content Manager
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

Parasites and Pathogens are diseases causing agents that are dangerous to the host organism. They are specific to the host and tend to multiply at a very high rate. The following are the striking...Read More

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Which complication of immobility would be of most concern?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Contractures would be of most concern.

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Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available if the nurse is planning room assignments for the day?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

The client with Cushing’s disease

The client with Cushings disease has adrenocortical hypersecretion. This increase in the level of cortisone causes the client to be immune suppressed....Read More

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Which stage pressure ulcer would require the nurse to measure the extent of undermining?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Stage III

(a) There is no Stage 0 in the classification system for staging pressure ulcers. (b) The skin is still intact and there is no undermining in a Stage I pressure ulcer. (c)...Read More

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What is the difference between Jock Itch and Herpes?

Malcolm Carneal, Digital Nomad
Answered: Jun 27, 2019

Jock itch and Herpes are itches in the groin that affect men. Jock itch, also known by its Latin name, tinea cruris, is a highly contagious skin infection caused by numerous types of fungus like...Read More

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What can someone do to prevent goitre?

Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Jan 17, 2019

A goitre is one of the most common thyroid disorders. In this disease, the thyroid gland causes our neck to swell and become enlarged. However, they are harmless. Goitre mainly occ...Read More

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