Ischemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

"ABCDE's" of Mole Assessment - A = Asymmetry (one side of mole is NOT the same as the other side) B = Border of mole is irregular. C = Color is variable (e.g., brown/ black/ tan colors in the same mole) or dark color. D = Diameter > 6mm (about the same diameter as an eraser on a #2 pencil) E = Elevation - raised from the surrounding skin, and/or... E = Evolution (changes) in the appearance of nevi over time 6 F's Risk Factors Cholecystitis - Fat Fare Fertile Fourties Female ...

What is the primary pacemaker? Correct Answer: SA Node What is a more medically correct term for the clotting of an artery? Correct Answer: Occlusion When the Atria depolarize (or contract), what is shown on the EKG tracing? Correct Answer: P wave An irregular heartbeat that is common among children is called _____ _____. Correct Answer: Sinus Arrhythmia 1 sm box on an EKG strip denotes 0.04 seconds of time. How long is this represented in millimeters? Correct Answer: 1 mm 2 What is...

NUR 205 EXAM 2 LATEST UPDATE 100% CORRECT Largest Organ of the body The Skin Two layers of the skin Epidermis and Dermis Epidermis top layer of skin Stratum Corneum Outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized cells Define Pressure Ulcers Described as impaired skin integrity related to unrelieved, prolonged pressure, usually over a boney prominence Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors -decreased mobility -decreased sensory perception -fecal or urinar...

Final Exam: NUR 2356 / NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I / MDC 1 Final Exam| Questions and Verified Answers (Latest 2023/2024) Q: A wound has a blood-tinged liquid that dripping from the surgical site. How does the nurse document this finding? Answer: d. Serosanguineous Q: A client just receive a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates empathy? Answer: b. This must be hard news to hear. Tell me more about it. Q: What are the causes of a pressure ulcer? S...

Cellular atrophy involves: A) an increase in cell size. B) a decrease in cell size. C) an increase in the number of cells. D) a decrease in the number of cells. correct answer: b The process of cellular atrophy is accomplished through which of the following processes? A) Loss of fluid B) Decreased cell division C) Inhibition of enzyme formation D) Formation of autophagic vacuoles correct answer: d In compensatory hyperplasia, growth factors stimulate cell division in response to:...

Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - ANSWER Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Legal problems iv. Homelessness True...

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Final Exam: PRN1032/ PRN 1032 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care I Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Pressure ulcers are caused by? -Localized ischemia -Sheering -Deficiency in blood supply to tissue Q: Important interventions to avoid pressure ulcers are? Answer: -Early and Ongoing Head to Toe assessment and frequent assess -Nutrition, Hydration, and Education -Prompt Incontinence care and keeping the patient dry ...

A reflex muscle spasm which results from proprioceptive irritation is mediated by _______________ neuron? Answer - Gamma motor ___________________ is most apt to lead to altered axoplasmic flow in a neuron? Answer - Intra-neural microcirculation ischemia Radio-humeral subluxation that entraps the posterior interosseous nerve root most likely manifests in? Answer - Extensor muscles to the forearm Which subluxation is characterized by anterior displacement of the superior vertebra and ...

What is CAD ? - Answer-coronary artery disease What causes coronary heart disease? - Answer-build up of plaque made by cholesterol in the arteries How do you diagnose CAD ? - Answer-EKG Echo Stress test Chest xray Angiogram What is ischemia? - Answer-lack of blood flow ischemia is also called ? - Answer-Coronary artery disease what are the assessment findings for ischemia ? - Answer-Pain or discomfort in upper body Angina Cold sweat Feeling full , indigestion Nausea Di...