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Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian Edition Table of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease ................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ................................................................................... 14 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults .............................................................

etiology of aneurysms - arteriosclerosis HTN smoking/obesity bacterial infections congenital defects Trauma Marfan's syndrome (connective tissue disorder) what other defect can cause systolic murmurs? - ventricular septal defect (heard on the left sternal border) relievers for Unstable angina? what do labs look like? ECG? - Nitroglycerin. Troponin negative. ST depression or T wave inversion. what does a decrease in systolic pressure mean if diastolic doesn't change? - This = narrowi...

Med/Surg Ch.27 Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Disorders EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level. The nurse is aware that plaque on the inner lumen of arteries is composed chiefly of what? A) Lipids and fibrous tissue B) White blood cells C) Lipoproteins D) High-density cholesterol - ANSA) Lipids and fibrous tissue As T-lymphocytes and monocytes infiltrate to ingest lipids on the arterial wall ...

What is the decibel range for a hearing aide compatible telephone? - Answer-12-18 What are the main symptoms of Tardives Dyskinesia? - Answer-Lip Smacking and Uncontrolled facial gestures What do the initials COPD stand for? - Answer-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease What is CHF? - Answer-congestive heart failure What is blockage of the arteries called? - Answer-arteriosclerosis What is hardening of the artery walls? - Answer-Atherosclerosis What does TIA stand for? - Answer-Trans Isc...

A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain. He is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This disease is caused by: a. Arterial wall thinning and weakening b. Abnormally dilated arteries and veins c. Abnormal thickening and hardening of vessel walls d. Autonomic nervous system imbalances Ans: ANS: C Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis characterized by thickening and hardening of the vessel wall. A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis....

What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute What is considered tachycardic for an adult? heart rate more than 100 Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What is considered bradycardic for an adult? Heart rate less than 60 When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? if the systolic blood pressure is less than 100 Wher...

The home care nurse is teaching the patient how to best monitor his edema. What is the best method for a patient at home to monitor his peripheral edema? A. Checking for pitting B. Measuring the extremity C. Measuring intake and output D. Taking daily weight measurements D. taking daily weight measurements When a patient returns to the unit after a cardiac catheterization, which nursing intervention should immediately follow taking vital signs? A. Providing the patient with fluids B. As...

What is the ICD-10-CM code for UTI? a. A54.00 b. N71.9 c. T80.29XA d. N39.0 - ANSWER d. N39.0 What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported for enlargement of the prostate with a symptom of urinary retention? a. N40.1, R33.8 b. N40.1 c. N40.0 d. N40.3, R33.8 - ANSWER a. N40.1, R33.8 Patient with coronary arteriosclerosis disease (CAD) sees his cardiologist to discuss a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). This will be the patient's first CABG. What ICD-10-CM code is reported? a. I25....

AZ NIC Esthetics Theory Practice Test Questions with Verified Answers Where should the client be directed upon arrival? changing area What is the FIRST step in the procedure for using a magnifying lamp? place eye pads over the client's eyes to protect them from bright light How long after waxing should clients avoid excessive heat (hot tubs, saunas)? 24 to 48 hours What group of macronutrients is used as energy and helps produce the materials in the sebaceous glands that lubricate th...

a diet that restricts _____ and cholesterol is recommended for prevention of heart disease - Answersaturated fats most people who have strokes are over the age of: - Answer-55 A disease that results from elevated blood sugar levels is known as ________. - Answer-diabetes A healthy diet that reduces ________ intake can help lower blood pressure. - Answer-sodium Fat distribution is a very important contributor for health risk factors. Waist-to-hip ratio is one that may help determine a health...