NUR 155 EXAM 3 (UNITS 6-8) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

NUR 155 EXAM 3 (UNITS 6-8) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS


Risk for Cardiovascular Disease - ans-non-modifiable: heredity, age, gender.
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modifiable: elevated serum lipid levels, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, obesity, sedentary lifestyle.
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Altered Structure and Function of Oxygenation: Cardiovascular Alterations - ans-
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decreased blood flow, interrupted electrical impulses, electrolyte disturbances, and cardiac failure
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Heart Failure - ans-
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shortness of breath (sob): with exertion or supine, weight gain, increased cough: pink-
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tinged sputum, new or increased swelling: ankles, feet, or abdomen.
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Altered Structure and Function of Oxygenation: Respiratory Alterations - ans-
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COPD, asthma, pneumonia, atelectasis, respiratory failure, and COVID.
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Hypoxemia - ans-low levels of oxygen in the blood. ax ax ax ax ax ax ax ax




Hypoxia - ans-insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body.
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Hypoxia - Signs and Symptoms - ans- ax ax ax ax ax ax




increased pulse, shallow respirations, dyspnea, increased restlessness, cyanosis, nasal flaring, and
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retractions.

Anitembolism Hose - ans- ax ax ax




tightly fitting, elastic stockings used to promote venous blood return and prevent edema in the lower e
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xtremities, DVT, venous stasis, and pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Arrythmia - ans-abnormal rhythms of the heart. ax ax ax ax ax ax




Asthma - ans-chronic disorders that cause inflammation and constriction of the airways.
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Atelectasis - ans-blockage or collapse of air passages in at least one lobe of the lungs.
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Constructive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - ans-impaired airflow in the lungs.
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Coronary Artery Disease - ans- ax ax ax ax




interruption of blood flow to the myocardium can result from narrowing of the arteries by atheroscleros
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is, spasms, or congenital malformations.
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Cyanosis - ans- ax ax




a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the bloo
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Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) - ans-a graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart. ax ax ax ax ax ax ax ax ax ax ax ax




Emphysema - ans-enlargement of gas- ax ax ax ax




exchange airways and damage to the alveolar walls in the lungs.
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