NUR-643E Midterm Exam Answer Key
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Breathlessness Difficulty breathing during physical activity.
Orthopnea Shortness of breath when lying flat.
Peripheral vascular disease Circulatory condition affecting blood flow to limbs.
Radial pulse Pulse felt at the wrist.
Prehypertension Blood pressure between normal and hypertension.
Angina pectoris Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to heart.
Dissecting aortic aneurysm Tear in the aorta's inner layer.
Hyper-resonant percussion Increased sound indicating possible lung issues.
Absent fremitus Lack of vibration felt during palpation.
Severe chest pain Intense discomfort often indicating serious conditions.
Bounding carotid pulse Strong pulse indicating high stroke volume.
Weak carotid pulse Diminished pulse suggesting reduced blood flow.
Respiratory distress Increased effort to breathe, often indicating emergencies.
Diaphoresis Excessive sweating, often due to distress.
Blood pressure 180/110 Indicates Stage 2 hypertension.
Chest pain radiating to back Common symptom of serious cardiovascular issues.
Nausea in chest pain Can indicate cardiac involvement.
Acute respiratory distress Sudden onset of severe breathing difficulty.
Hyper-resonance over lung Suggests possible pneumothorax or lung collapse.
Chest pain in young adult May indicate pneumothorax or other lung issues.
Carotid pulse assessment Evaluates blood flow to the brain.
Auscultation of lungs Listening to lung sounds for abnormalities.
Spontaneous pneumothorax Air in pleural space causing lung collapse.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Progressive lung disease causing airflow limitation.
Asthma Chronic inflammatory disease causing airway obstruction.
Pneumonia Lung infection leading to inflammation and fluid.
Peripheral vascular disease Narrowed arteries reducing blood flow to limbs.
Brachial pulse Pulse felt at the inner arm.
Bounding pulse Strong pulse indicating high stroke volume.
Allen test Test for radial and ulnar artery patency.
Coronary heart disease risk equivalent Conditions with similar risk to coronary heart disease.
Hypertension High blood pressure, risk factor for heart disease.
Aerobic exercise Sustained physical activity improving cardiovascular health.
Chronic cough Persistent cough lasting more than eight weeks.
Rhonchi Low-pitched wheezing sounds indicating airway obstruction.
Hyperpigmentation Darkened skin area due to excess melanin.
Venous insufficiency Poor blood flow return from the legs.
Arterial insufficiency Reduced blood flow due to narrowed arteries.
Neuropathic ulcer Ulcer caused by nerve damage, often painless.
Diastole Phase of heart relaxation and filling.
Pulse scale 0 to 3 scale for assessing pulse strength.
Prenatal checkup Routine examination during pregnancy for health monitoring.
Family history Medical history of relatives affecting health risk.
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Breathlessness Difficulty breathing during physical activity.
Orthopnea Shortness of breath when lying flat.
Peripheral vascular disease Circulatory condition affecting blood flow to limbs.
Radial pulse Pulse felt at the wrist.
Prehypertension Blood pressure between normal and hypertension.
Angina pectoris Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to heart.
Dissecting aortic aneurysm Tear in the aorta's inner layer.
Hyper-resonant percussion Increased sound indicating possible lung issues.
Absent fremitus Lack of vibration felt during palpation.
Severe chest pain Intense discomfort often indicating serious conditions.
Bounding carotid pulse Strong pulse indicating high stroke volume.
Weak carotid pulse Diminished pulse suggesting reduced blood flow.
Respiratory distress Increased effort to breathe, often indicating emergencies.
Diaphoresis Excessive sweating, often due to distress.
Blood pressure 180/110 Indicates Stage 2 hypertension.
Chest pain radiating to back Common symptom of serious cardiovascular issues.
Nausea in chest pain Can indicate cardiac involvement.
Acute respiratory distress Sudden onset of severe breathing difficulty.
Hyper-resonance over lung Suggests possible pneumothorax or lung collapse.
Chest pain in young adult May indicate pneumothorax or other lung issues.
Carotid pulse assessment Evaluates blood flow to the brain.
Auscultation of lungs Listening to lung sounds for abnormalities.
Spontaneous pneumothorax Air in pleural space causing lung collapse.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Progressive lung disease causing airflow limitation.
Asthma Chronic inflammatory disease causing airway obstruction.
Pneumonia Lung infection leading to inflammation and fluid.
Peripheral vascular disease Narrowed arteries reducing blood flow to limbs.
Brachial pulse Pulse felt at the inner arm.
Bounding pulse Strong pulse indicating high stroke volume.
Allen test Test for radial and ulnar artery patency.
Coronary heart disease risk equivalent Conditions with similar risk to coronary heart disease.
Hypertension High blood pressure, risk factor for heart disease.
Aerobic exercise Sustained physical activity improving cardiovascular health.
Chronic cough Persistent cough lasting more than eight weeks.
Rhonchi Low-pitched wheezing sounds indicating airway obstruction.
Hyperpigmentation Darkened skin area due to excess melanin.
Venous insufficiency Poor blood flow return from the legs.
Arterial insufficiency Reduced blood flow due to narrowed arteries.
Neuropathic ulcer Ulcer caused by nerve damage, often painless.
Diastole Phase of heart relaxation and filling.
Pulse scale 0 to 3 scale for assessing pulse strength.
Prenatal checkup Routine examination during pregnancy for health monitoring.
Family history Medical history of relatives affecting health risk.
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