Patho End of Life Flashcards

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Physical Manifestations at EOL - Respiratory System

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Irregular breathing which gradually slows but may have tachypnea prior to RR slowing

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Physical Manifestations at EOL - Sensory System

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Hearing is usually last sense to disappear

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Physical Manifestations at EOL - Integumentary System

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Mottling on hands, feet, arms, and legs

Cold, clammy skin

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Physical Manifestations at EOL - CV System

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↑ HR

Later slowing and weakening of the pulse

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Brain Death

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Irreversible loss of all brain functions incl. brainstep

Occurs when the cerebral cortex stops functioning or is destroyed

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What is cancer?

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Characterized by uncontrolled and unregulated growth of cells

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2 Major dysfunctions in the process of cancer development

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Defective cell proliferation (growth)

Defective cell differentiation

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