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NSG203 Ch. 81 Exam Study Guide.
Edema - answer✔The accumulation of fluids in the interstitial spaces
ascites - answer✔Edema in the peritoneal cavity, generally associated with a damaged liver
anascara: - answer✔widespread, significant edema of the body due to excess fluids in the
interstitial spaces of the skin
dependent edema - answer✔a type of swelling promoted by body positioning. if the client is
sitting up or walking, the feet, ankles, or legs swell
pitting edema - answer✔edema that is noticeable when a finger pressed on a swollen area
leaves a finger- sized indentation, usually on the lower legs
myocarditis - answer✔Inflammation of the heart's muscular walls
endocarditis - answer✔inflammation of the heart's inner lining
pericarditis - answer✔inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, may be caused by
infection, allergy, malignancy, trauma, or some other nonspecific problem
rationale for performing a PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) -
answer✔widens the artery's opening and improves blood flow to the heart muscles
arteriosclerosis - answer✔"hardening of the arteries" applies to several pathologic conditions in
which the walls of the arteries thicken, harden, and lose elasticity
atherosclerosis - answer✔the most common type of arteriosclerosis, is characterized by fatty
deterioration of the arterial smooth muscle walls.
hypertension - answer✔(HTN) hypertensive heart disease means high blood pressure
hypotension - answer✔low blood pressure
angiocardiogram - answer✔X-ray study of the heart and major vessels performed after injection
of a radiopaque dye into the vessel. Nursing considerations for procedure: Ask client if they are
allergic to shellfish or iodine before performing any test using radiopaque dye. The client should
lie flat for up to 8 hours to prevent swelling, bruising, and bleeding at the puncture site.
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11/16/2024 10:16 AM
NSG203 Ch. 81 Exam Study Guide.
Edema - answer✔The accumulation of fluids in the interstitial spaces
ascites - answer✔Edema in the peritoneal cavity, generally associated with a damaged liver
anascara: - answer✔widespread, significant edema of the body due to excess fluids in the
interstitial spaces of the skin
dependent edema - answer✔a type of swelling promoted by body positioning. if the client is
sitting up or walking, the feet, ankles, or legs swell
pitting edema - answer✔edema that is noticeable when a finger pressed on a swollen area
leaves a finger- sized indentation, usually on the lower legs
myocarditis - answer✔Inflammation of the heart's muscular walls
endocarditis - answer✔inflammation of the heart's inner lining
pericarditis - answer✔inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, may be caused by
infection, allergy, malignancy, trauma, or some other nonspecific problem
rationale for performing a PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) -
answer✔widens the artery's opening and improves blood flow to the heart muscles
arteriosclerosis - answer✔"hardening of the arteries" applies to several pathologic conditions in
which the walls of the arteries thicken, harden, and lose elasticity
atherosclerosis - answer✔the most common type of arteriosclerosis, is characterized by fatty
deterioration of the arterial smooth muscle walls.
hypertension - answer✔(HTN) hypertensive heart disease means high blood pressure
hypotension - answer✔low blood pressure
angiocardiogram - answer✔X-ray study of the heart and major vessels performed after injection
of a radiopaque dye into the vessel. Nursing considerations for procedure: Ask client if they are
allergic to shellfish or iodine before performing any test using radiopaque dye. The client should
lie flat for up to 8 hours to prevent swelling, bruising, and bleeding at the puncture site.
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