MAST 1120 Final Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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MAST 1120
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MAST 1120
MAST 1120 Final Actual Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
what is erythrocytosis? - CORRECT ANSWER- a condition of increased RBC's
what is used to diagnose arrhythmias? - CORRECT ANSWER- auscultation &
electrocardiography
cause of arrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER- often unknown; known causes inc...
MAST 1120 Final Actual Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
what is erythrocytosis? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a condition of increased RBC's
what is used to diagnose arrhythmias? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔auscultation &
electrocardiography
cause of arrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔often unknown; known causes include
meds, ischemia of the heart muscle, & previous MI
treatment for carditis - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔bed rest to decrease workload on heart;
other treatments depend on cause of disease & can include antibiotics, analgesics, &
antipyretics
what is carditis? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔inflammation of the heart
risk factors for MI - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔hypertension, cigarette smoking, sedentary
lifestyle, obesity, & high cholesterol diet
under a microscope, the infarcted area might look like a ____ ___. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔bull's eye
main site involved in MI - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔left ventricle because its the hardest
working area of the heart & has greatest need for oxygen
often with MI, symptoms are not as obvious and can include... - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔referred pain in left arm, neck, & jaw along with a discomfort similar to bad or unrelieved
indigestion
classic symptoms of MI - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔severe chest pain with diaphoresis
(sweating) & nausea
, leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔acute - children; progresses rapidly & can be fatal
chronic - adults; asymptomatic & may not be cause of death
classified as myelogenous (bone marrow) and lymphocytic (lymphocytes)
symptoms of polycythemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔mucous membranes are reddened,
bloodshot eyes, palms of hands are a deeper red color
polycythemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔primary or vera; condition of too many RBC's;
leads to increase in blood volume, which raises blood pressure & causes increase workload of
the heart
aplastic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔due to injury or destruction of blood-forming
area of bone marrow; causes include chemo, radiation, viruses, and chemical toxins
treatment for hemorrhagic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔acute - control / stop bleeding
apply oxygen asap to increase oxygen-carrying capacity of remaining supply; IV fluids &
liquids
severe - blood transfusions
common complication of hemorrhagic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔hypovolemic
shock
cause of hemorrhagic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔loss of whole blood
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