Exam 4 NU 327 Study Guide with
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Job of the circulatory system - Answer-transport O2 and nutrients and to remove metabolic
waste
Lymphatics - Answer-reabsorbs fluid that leaks out of the vascular network and returns it to
general circulation
Intima - Answer-Inner vascular lay...
Treatment of an Embolus - Answer✔✔-embolectomy or a filter into the vena cava to catch
blood clots.
Vasospasm - Answer✔✔-sudden constriction of smooth muscle
CAUSE: Unknown
Inflammation - Answer✔✔-Vasculitis - inflammation of an artery
Phlebitis - inflammation of a vein (red, tender streaks on skin)
Mechanical Compression (obstruction of cardiovascular system) - Answer✔✔-trauma, casts,
tight dressings
Alterations of arterial blood flow - Answer✔✔-Arteriosclerosis
Peripheral arterial disease
Raynaud Syndrome
Buerger disease
Aneurysms
Arteriosclerosis - Answer✔✔-Hardening of the arteries (most common cause for chronic arterial
obstruction.
Thickening & lumial narrowing of large & medium arteries
Risk factors for Arterosclerosis - Answer✔✔-Smoking, High BP, high Cholesterol, low activity,
obesity
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