Qma 100% Verified Exam Solution Update 2023/2024

Qma 100% Verified Exam Solution Update 2023/2024 Veins - ANS-Vessels which return the blood containing carbon dioxide and other substances from the tissues to the heart, the heart then pumps blood to the lungs to be reoxygenated Arteries - ANS-Vessels that carry blood containing oxygen and other nutrients from the heart to the body, arteries can constrict and dilate to change blood pressure Heart - ANS-Hollow inside; divided into 4 chambers, 2 uppers (atria), 2 lower ( ventricles) Made of muscle that contracts and extends- works like a pump. Right side pumps blood to the lungs; left side pumps blood to the rest of the body Ulcer - ANS-Repeated irritation caused by a sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum pyorrhea - ANS-Inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets leading to loosening of the teeth parasite - ANS-An organism that lives within, upon, or at the expense of another organism (host) intestinal parasites are found in the intestinal tract of the host Hepatitis - ANS-Inflammation of the liver GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) - ANS-Reflux of the gastric contents into the esophagus, reflux may occur in association with obesity, pregnancy, or incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter fecal impaction - ANS-The formation of a firm mass of feces in the distal colon or rectum, Qma's are not permitted to check residents for fecal impactions dyspepsia - ANS-indigestion, often caused by change in the amount of gastric secretion diarrhea - ANS-frequent passage of loose, watery stools cerebral vascular accident - ANS-Cause- blood clot, ruptured blood vessel in brain hypertension sometimes depends on which area of the brain is affected weakness paralysis and ability to speak or read loss of memory unconsciousness visual difficulties treatment meds occupational physical and speech therapy Plasma - ANS-Liquid portion of the blood 90% water and contains red blood - cells that carry oxygen in the form of hemoglobin which binds to oxygen, white blood cells- fight infection, protect other cells from invasions; platelets- substance essential to clot formation, help prevent hemorrhage Blood - ANS-Pumped through the body by the heart, circulates through blood vessels, 4 to 6 quarts in the average adult Capillaries - ANS-Very small vessels that carry supplies to cells and pick up waste from cells thrombophlebitis - ANS-Cause- injury, surgery, abdominal blood clotting Symptoms- pain, redness, tenderness, swelling of the effected limb Treatment- meds and rest constipation - ANS-Hard, dry stool usually occuring infrequently; may be the cause by inactivity, poor diet, medications Cirrhosis - ANS-Severe disease of the liver that usually is associated with alcohol abuse, nutritional deficiency , poisoning ,or previous infections: scar tissue replaces normal liver tissue Arthritis - ANS-inflammation of a joint Continues...