COMBINED Pathophysiology NSG 533 study guide graded A

Which dyslipidemia conditions are associated with CHD risk? - Elevated LDL-C Low HDL-C Hypertriglyceridemia Which lipoprotein is the largest? - Chylomicrons which are derrived from the fat that we eat and is made in the intestines In the absence of other risk factors, what is the most signif...

(5) Non-modifiable risk factors for CAD - (1) Age (2) Gender (3) Ethnicity (4) Family history (5) Genetic predisposition (6) Traditional modifiable risk factors for CAD - (1) Dyslipidemia (abnormal serum lipoproteins) (2) HTN (endothelial injury and myocardial hypertrophy) (3) Cigarette Sm...

Cardiac output - HR x SV; the volume of blood pumped through with the systemic or the pulmonary circuit. normal is 5L at rest Ejection Fraction - The amount of blood expelled from the ventricular cavity when the heart contracts in systole. Percentage of how much blood is present at the end of dia...

What are the five essential components of pathophysiology? - 1. Etiology (Causative mechanisms) 2. Epidemiology (risk factors and distribution in populations) 3. Pathogenesis (disease mechanism) 4. clinical manifestations (signs, symptoms and diagnostic criteria) 5. Outcomes (cure, remission, c...

Anemia can contribute to: - coronary ischemia Composition of blood - 5.5L total. 50-55% = plasma; 90% water Erythropoesis is stimulated by... - erythropoetin Hemoglobin A - the majority of adult hemoglobin. 97% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 beta chains. HbA2 - minor adult hemo...

OSHA - Occupational Saftey & Health Administration What vaccination does OSHA require all health care personnel get? - OSHA requires that all health care personnel exposed to blood and other bodily fluids must receive a vaccination against Hepatitis B Pulmonary Edema - Fluid in the lungs Ho...