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Description
This NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam 2 at Chamberlain University focuses
on cardiovascular disorders, hematology, immunity, and inflammatory
responses, including fluid imbalances. Key topics include; myocardial
infarction, heart failure (right vs. left), thrombosis/embolism, skin
infections (cellulitis), and hemostasis. The exam features multiple-choice
and case-study questions.
Key Exam 2 Topics & Content
Cardiovascular & Blood Disorders: Myocardial infarction (coronary
obstruction), Heart Failure (Right-sided: edema, hepatomegaly; Left-
sided: pulmonary congestion, crackles), DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, and
Stroke (Ischemic/Hemorrhagic).
Hematology & Immunity: Acute leukemia (AML), Petechiae & Purpura,
and basic immunology.
Inflammation & Immunity: Skin infections (cellulitis, herpes simplex), and
the three lines of defense.
Fluid & Electrolytes: Dehydration (causes: vomiting/diarrhea), and effects
of fluid overload.
Assessment & Clinical Manifestations: Identifying symptoms like fatigue,
chest pain, and pitting edema.
Therapeutic Interventions: Management of angina (nitroglycerin) and
understanding thrombosis treatment side effects (bruising).
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, Tachycardia -
Answer☑️
abnormally rapid heart rate - above 100
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Bradycardia -
Answer☑️
abnormally slow heart rate - under 60
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preload -
Answer☑️
volume of blood in ventricles at end of diastole
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Afterload -
Answer☑️
resistance against which left ventricle pushes blood out
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Systole -
Answer☑️
contraction of heart .... provides increase in pressure to eject
blood
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Diastole -
Answer☑️
relaxation of heart.... required for filling chambers
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When is preload increased? -
Answer☑️
hypervolemia, regurgitation of cardiac valves, heart failure
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When is afterload increased? -
Answer☑️
hypertension, vasoconstriction
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, Quiz_________________?
What increases when afterload increases? -
Answer☑️
increase in cardiac workload
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What is cardiac output? -
Answer☑️
Volume of blood ejected by the heart in one minute:
cardiac output = heart rate x stroke volume
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What is stroke volume? -
Answer☑️
Volume of blood pumped out of ventricle- contraction
Quiz_________________?
The heart sound, lubb is due to the _________ . -
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