NR 545 EXAM 2 FINAL PAPER 2026 STUDY
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◉ what is atherosclerosis?
Answer: a build-up of cholesterol that forms plaque in the arteries,
when plaque breaks away it can form a clot
◉ Assessment of Atherosclerosis
Answer: - Neck vein distention
-Pulse deficits
-Edema and calf pain
- Recent and increasing fatigue
◉ Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis
Answer: -Serum lipid panels
- CRP
-Stress test
◉ what are ACE hibitors?
Answer: relax blood pressure and reduce the work and pressure
, ◉ what are examples of ACE Hibitor?
Answer: - Enalapril
- Ramipril
◉ what is Class I heart failure ?
Answer: - No physical activity limitation
◉ what is Class II heart failure ?
Answer: Cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical
activity. Comfortable at rest.
Dyspnea or palpitation with activity
◉ what is Class IV heart failure ?
Answer: Cardiac disease is affecting the patients ability to carry out
any physical activity without discomfort.
Dyspnea at rest
◉ what is the Stage 1 of Heart failure ?
Answer: Heart disease risk, no structural changes
GUIDE DETAILED ANSWERS READY
◉ what is atherosclerosis?
Answer: a build-up of cholesterol that forms plaque in the arteries,
when plaque breaks away it can form a clot
◉ Assessment of Atherosclerosis
Answer: - Neck vein distention
-Pulse deficits
-Edema and calf pain
- Recent and increasing fatigue
◉ Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis
Answer: -Serum lipid panels
- CRP
-Stress test
◉ what are ACE hibitors?
Answer: relax blood pressure and reduce the work and pressure
, ◉ what are examples of ACE Hibitor?
Answer: - Enalapril
- Ramipril
◉ what is Class I heart failure ?
Answer: - No physical activity limitation
◉ what is Class II heart failure ?
Answer: Cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical
activity. Comfortable at rest.
Dyspnea or palpitation with activity
◉ what is Class IV heart failure ?
Answer: Cardiac disease is affecting the patients ability to carry out
any physical activity without discomfort.
Dyspnea at rest
◉ what is the Stage 1 of Heart failure ?
Answer: Heart disease risk, no structural changes
