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PN2003 - VARIATION EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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PN2003 - VARIATION EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS condition in which there is permanent abnormal widening of the airways due to inflammation - ANSWER bronchiectasis group of diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysem a - ANSWER COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease lungs ability to expand and contract - ANSWER elastic recoil a vibration felt during palpation of the chest - ANSWER fremitus curvature of the spine causing bowing out of the upper spine - ANSWE R kyphosis the maximum volume that lungs can expand during fullest inspiration - A NSWER total lung capacity the maximum amount of air that can be expelled following maximum inspirati on - ANSWER vital capacity COPD, Pneumonia, influenza, lung cancer, lung abcess - ANSWER respiratory conditions related to aging decreased lung elasticity, activity of cilia, cough reflex, respiratory drive; lower respiratory muscle strength and endurance, oxygen uptake - ANSWER age-rela ted changes on respiratory health smoking, occupational chemicals/dust, infections, heredity and aging - ANSWER causes of COPD chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways - ANSWER asthma allergens, exercise, resp infections, nose/sinus probs, drug/food add itives, gastroesophageal reflux disease, air pollutants, emotional stress - ANSWER triggers of asthma attack inflammation usually from UTI, increased mucus/cough, may lead to pneumonia - ANSWER acute bronchitis sputum production for 3 months in 2 consecutive years, COPD - ANSWER chronic bronchitis chronic end stage of asthma; includes permanent inflation of alveoli, destru ctive changes in alveoli, air exchange is impeded due to changes in air passages (w ork of breathing is increased due to less capacity for Oxygen exchange) - ANSWER emphysema COPD symptoms - ANSWER -large amount of mucus -coughing -shortness of breath -chest tightness -barrel chest community-acquired, hospital-acquired, fungal, aspiration, opportunist ic - ANSWER 5 types of pneumonia collection of debris, dead cells/decaying tissue in lungs; infection du e to bacteria, virus, or fungal agent results - ANSWER lung abscess most preventable cancer - ANSWER lung cancer irregular heart rate or rhythm - ANSWER arrhythmia hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup in vessel wall s - ANSWER atherosclerosis pain when the affected leg is dorsiflexed; usually associated with deep p hlebitis of the leg - ANSWER Homan sign decline in cardiovascular function due to physical inactivity - A NSWER physical deconditioning consistent blood pressure reading of >/= 140 systolic and >/= diastol ic - ANSWER hypertension hypertensive heart disease (coronary artery disease, l. ventricle hypertrophy, heart failure), cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, nephrosclerosis, retinal damage - ANSWER hypertension complications decline in systolic blood pressure of 20mmHg or more after rising and stan ding for 1 min - ANSWER postural hypotension decline in systolic blood pressure of 20mmHg or more 1 hour after eating - ANSWER postprandial hypotension dyspnea on exertion, confusion, nausea, edema in legs, crackles in lungs, coughing up white frothy sputum - ANSWER symptoms of CHF a high level of lipids (fats, cholesterol, and triglycerides) circulating in th e blood. - ANSWER hyperlipidemia hypertension, hypotension, congestive heart failure, pulmonary emb oli, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease - ANSWER cardiovascular conditions affected by ageing arteriosclerosis, aneurysms, varicose veins, venous thromboembolism - ANSWER conditions r/t peripheral vascular disease when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and narrowed due to the buildup of cholesterol and plaque (atherosclerosis) Less b lood can flow through the arteries and the heart muscle can't get the blood/oxyg en it needs leading to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. - ANSWER coronary artery disease when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle - ANSWER myocardial infarction a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart - ANSWER angina reduced strength of esophageal contractions and slower transport of food down t he esophagus; age-related - ANSWER prebyesophagus the inability to focus or accommodate properly due to reduced elasticity of the lens - ANSWER presbyopiaThe benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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