Exam 2 - NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2025) : Adult Health I
- Chamberlain
Risks for PAD .....ANSWER.....Smoking
Obesity
Elevates cholesterol
Ssx of PAD .....ANSWER.....Intermittent claudication
Pain with elevation
Shiny skin/no hair
Capillary refill >3 seconds
No pulses
Treatment of PAD .....ANSWER.....Low cholesterol diet
Plavix
Walking
Risks for PVD .....ANSWER.....Smoking
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Obesity
Family history
High sodium diet
Age
FVE
Ssx of PVD .....ANSWER.....Ulceration
Unhealed wounds
Leathery skin
Treatment of PVD .....ANSWER.....Wound care
Compression
Elevation
Risks for AFib .....ANSWER.....Sleep apnea
Family history
Surgery
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MI, CAD, HF
Ssx of Afib .....ANSWER.....Dizziness
Weakness
Diaphoresis
Pale
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Capillary refill >3sec
Palpitations
Treatment of AFib .....ANSWER.....Anticoagulate
Surgery
Cardioversion
Main concern with AFIB .....ANSWER.....Stroke
Diagnosis of Afib is made with ______ .....ANSWER.....EKG
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Preload .....ANSWER.....Volume of blood in the ventricles at the
end of diastole
Managing preload problems .....ANSWER.....Decrease fluid
Sodium restriction
Diuresis
Afterload .....ANSWER.....Resistance/Tension left ventricle must
overcome to circulate blood
Non-modifiable risks of HTN .....ANSWER.....Age
Gender
Race
Genetics
Modifiable risks of HTN .....ANSWER.....Obesity
Diet
Smoking