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Week 4 Pathophysiology edapt Questions and
Answers Latest Update
What is the goal of perfusion? Ans: Flood the tissues with high amounts of
oxygen and nutrients.
Drag and drop the perfusion type to match the corresponding description.
Amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute. _______
Volume of blood that flows from arteries to capillaries. _______ Ans: Central
Tissue
Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors can have serious consequences
on perfusion throughout the body. Identify in the chart below which risk
factors are modifiable and which are nonmodifiable. Ans: chart
Drag and drop the correct type of perfusion to match its targeted body
parts. Ans: chart
Perfusion is a normal process requiring a pump (in this case the heart) to
create a strong enough force to move the blood through blood vessels for
delivery to the tissues and cells throughout the body. We use several
different words to describe specific things that are happening when
perfusion is interrupted. This allows us to better guess what the problem
may be.
Rearrange the definitions below to their proper terms. Ans: chart
Review each of the ten conditions below to identify which are related to
poor perfusion. Using the drop-down menu below each image, select
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whether each condition does, or does not, cause cell death due to poor
perfusion. Ans: chart
What are some risk factors associated with a case of poor perfusion due to
an artery blockage? Ans: Hypertension
Smokes one pack per day of cigarettes
Dyslipidemia
Atherosclerotic heart disease
Age
Family history
Select the appropriate prevention level to match the intervention. Ans: chart
Click to specify the modifiable risk factors in Kay's documentation. Ans:
Sedentary lifestyle
Weighs 180lbs
Smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
Stress eater
Hypertension and hyperlipidema
Kay (preferred pronouns: she, her) is a 52-year-old female who works from
home at the computer. Kay used to be very active, going to the gym 4–5
times per week, but now has a sedentary lifestyle. Kay is 5'6" and weighs
180 lbs. Kay smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. Kay’s mother had a stroke in
her 60s and multiple procedures to reduce coronary artery blockage. Kay’s
grandfather had bilateral amputations of his legs below the knee due to
poor circulation. Kay’s father passed away in his mid 50s from a heart
attack. Kay tries to eat well but is a stress-eater of sweets and drinks diet
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beverages over water. Kay takes medication for hypertension and
hyperlipidemia. Kay has noticed her feet are swollen, numb, and she has leg
pain. Kay is overdue for her check-up with her doctor and is worried
something is wrong.
Based on Kay’s risk factors and her manifestations of swelling, numbness,
and leg pain, Kay is having _________ perfusion alterations. Due to impaired
perfusion, Kay is at immediate risk for ______________ in her lower
extremities. Ans: Tissue
Ischemia
Kay (preferred pronouns: she, her) is a 52-year-old female who works from
home at the computer. Kay used to be very active, going to the gym 4–5
times per week, but now has a sedentary lifestyle. Kay is 5'6" and weighs
180 lbs. Kay smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. Kay’s mother had a stroke in
her 60s and multiple procedures to reduce coronary artery blockage. Kay’s
grandfather had bilateral amputations of his legs below the knee due to
poor circulation. Kay’s father passed away in his mid 50s from a heart
attack. Kay tries to eat well but is a stress-eater of sweets and drinks diet
beverages over water. Kay takes medication for hypertension and
hyperlipidemia. Kay has noticed her feet are swollen, numb, and she has leg
pain. Kay is overdue for her check-up with her doctor and is worried
something is wrong.
Kay realizes she is at risk for stroke and circulatory issues like her family
and wants to take immediate action. Kay commits to living a healthy
lifestyle and starts researching diet plans to support her weight-loss goals.
Identify in the chart below items that would support a healthy lifestyle and
those that would not. Ans: chart
Kay (preferred pronouns: she, her) is a 52-year-old female who works from
home at the computer. Kay used to be very active, going to the gym 4–5
times per week, but now has a sedentary lifestyle. Kay is 5'6" and weighs
180 lbs. Kay smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. Kay’s mother had a stroke in
her 60s and multiple procedures to reduce coronary artery blockage. Kay’s
grandfather had bilateral amputations of his legs below the knee due to
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Week 4 Pathophysiology edapt Questions and
Answers Latest Update
What is the goal of perfusion? Ans: Flood the tissues with high amounts of
oxygen and nutrients.
Drag and drop the perfusion type to match the corresponding description.
Amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute. _______
Volume of blood that flows from arteries to capillaries. _______ Ans: Central
Tissue
Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors can have serious consequences
on perfusion throughout the body. Identify in the chart below which risk
factors are modifiable and which are nonmodifiable. Ans: chart
Drag and drop the correct type of perfusion to match its targeted body
parts. Ans: chart
Perfusion is a normal process requiring a pump (in this case the heart) to
create a strong enough force to move the blood through blood vessels for
delivery to the tissues and cells throughout the body. We use several
different words to describe specific things that are happening when
perfusion is interrupted. This allows us to better guess what the problem
may be.
Rearrange the definitions below to their proper terms. Ans: chart
Review each of the ten conditions below to identify which are related to
poor perfusion. Using the drop-down menu below each image, select
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whether each condition does, or does not, cause cell death due to poor
perfusion. Ans: chart
What are some risk factors associated with a case of poor perfusion due to
an artery blockage? Ans: Hypertension
Smokes one pack per day of cigarettes
Dyslipidemia
Atherosclerotic heart disease
Age
Family history
Select the appropriate prevention level to match the intervention. Ans: chart
Click to specify the modifiable risk factors in Kay's documentation. Ans:
Sedentary lifestyle
Weighs 180lbs
Smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
Stress eater
Hypertension and hyperlipidema
Kay (preferred pronouns: she, her) is a 52-year-old female who works from
home at the computer. Kay used to be very active, going to the gym 4–5
times per week, but now has a sedentary lifestyle. Kay is 5'6" and weighs
180 lbs. Kay smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. Kay’s mother had a stroke in
her 60s and multiple procedures to reduce coronary artery blockage. Kay’s
grandfather had bilateral amputations of his legs below the knee due to
poor circulation. Kay’s father passed away in his mid 50s from a heart
attack. Kay tries to eat well but is a stress-eater of sweets and drinks diet
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beverages over water. Kay takes medication for hypertension and
hyperlipidemia. Kay has noticed her feet are swollen, numb, and she has leg
pain. Kay is overdue for her check-up with her doctor and is worried
something is wrong.
Based on Kay’s risk factors and her manifestations of swelling, numbness,
and leg pain, Kay is having _________ perfusion alterations. Due to impaired
perfusion, Kay is at immediate risk for ______________ in her lower
extremities. Ans: Tissue
Ischemia
Kay (preferred pronouns: she, her) is a 52-year-old female who works from
home at the computer. Kay used to be very active, going to the gym 4–5
times per week, but now has a sedentary lifestyle. Kay is 5'6" and weighs
180 lbs. Kay smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. Kay’s mother had a stroke in
her 60s and multiple procedures to reduce coronary artery blockage. Kay’s
grandfather had bilateral amputations of his legs below the knee due to
poor circulation. Kay’s father passed away in his mid 50s from a heart
attack. Kay tries to eat well but is a stress-eater of sweets and drinks diet
beverages over water. Kay takes medication for hypertension and
hyperlipidemia. Kay has noticed her feet are swollen, numb, and she has leg
pain. Kay is overdue for her check-up with her doctor and is worried
something is wrong.
Kay realizes she is at risk for stroke and circulatory issues like her family
and wants to take immediate action. Kay commits to living a healthy
lifestyle and starts researching diet plans to support her weight-loss goals.
Identify in the chart below items that would support a healthy lifestyle and
those that would not. Ans: chart
Kay (preferred pronouns: she, her) is a 52-year-old female who works from
home at the computer. Kay used to be very active, going to the gym 4–5
times per week, but now has a sedentary lifestyle. Kay is 5'6" and weighs
180 lbs. Kay smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. Kay’s mother had a stroke in
her 60s and multiple procedures to reduce coronary artery blockage. Kay’s
grandfather had bilateral amputations of his legs below the knee due to
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