NFDN 2003- Unit 7 Questions and
Answers.
Pallor - Answer - pale
- anemia or decreased oxyhemoglobin
Peripheral Cyanosis - Answer - decreased blood flow
- bluish tinge to skin
Central Cyanosis - Answer bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to
hemoglobin carrying reduced amounts of oxygen
Xanthelasma - Answer soft, raised yellow plaques occurring on the skin at the inner corners
of the eyes, or nasal portion
- may indicate elevated cholesterol levels
Eccymosis - Answer - bruising
- monitor patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
- indicate reduced platelet function
Compensatory Mechanisms of the cardiovascular system - Answer - determined by jugular
distention
- Pulse pressure, colour, texture of skin, urine output
Risk Factors for Heart Disease - Answer - Positive family history
- Increasing age
- gender
- hypertension
- elevated blood glucose levels
- physical inactivity
- cognition and perception
How long are blood bank # good for? - Answer - 3 days for inpatients
- if over three days: blood needs to be re drawn and new BB bracelet
Answers.
Pallor - Answer - pale
- anemia or decreased oxyhemoglobin
Peripheral Cyanosis - Answer - decreased blood flow
- bluish tinge to skin
Central Cyanosis - Answer bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to
hemoglobin carrying reduced amounts of oxygen
Xanthelasma - Answer soft, raised yellow plaques occurring on the skin at the inner corners
of the eyes, or nasal portion
- may indicate elevated cholesterol levels
Eccymosis - Answer - bruising
- monitor patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
- indicate reduced platelet function
Compensatory Mechanisms of the cardiovascular system - Answer - determined by jugular
distention
- Pulse pressure, colour, texture of skin, urine output
Risk Factors for Heart Disease - Answer - Positive family history
- Increasing age
- gender
- hypertension
- elevated blood glucose levels
- physical inactivity
- cognition and perception
How long are blood bank # good for? - Answer - 3 days for inpatients
- if over three days: blood needs to be re drawn and new BB bracelet
