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Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction - CORRECT ANSWER-Sudden,
severe chest pain, usually on the left side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
• Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of oxygen in the blood)
• Cold and clammy skin
Signs and symptoms of CHF(congestive heart failure) - CORRECT ANSWER-
·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
, ·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
· Reduced ability to exercise
Risk Factors for Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER-Age. Blood pressure tends to
rise with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the adult child has a greater chance
of developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is stored around the abdomen.
Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise blood pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption increases blood pressure.
Respiratory System Disorders, who is most at risk - CORRECT ANSWER-• People
65 years of age and older
• Residents of long-term care facilities
• People who have chronic diseases
• Caregivers and people who live with someone in a high-risk group