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NUR 1600 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) TEST 2 HOLTHAUS | (ACTUAL EXAM ) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SOLVED)
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NUR 1600 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) TEST 2 HOLTHAUS | (ACTUAL EXAM ) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SOLVED)
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NUR 1600 Test 2 Holthaus1. function of cardiovascular system
Answer
transport oxygen, nutrients and other sub- stances
carries waste to organs adjusts to demands of blood
2. Define perfusion
Answer
circulation of blood through vascular bed of tissue (mechanisms that facilitate/supportdelivery
of oxygenated blood throughout body)
3. Define coagulation
Answer
(aka clotting) body ability to stop bleeding
4. Steps of coagulation
Answer
platelet plug formation coagulation cascade
5. hemostasis refers to
Answer
clotting and vasoconstriction
6. Key players in transport system
Answer
heart electricity
peripheral vascular system lymphatic system
7. How do I assess cardiovascular wellbeing?
Answer
, identify risks and associated symptoms
8. How to identify risks
Answer
general health history
9. How to identify associated symptoms
Answer
perform problem based history
10. How do I assess for cardiovascular illness
Answer
focused cardio and peripheral vascular assessment
11. Define pulse pressure
Answer
difference bt systolic and diastolic pressure
12. Normal pulse pressure
Answer
30 to 40 (mm Hg)
13. In adults 60+, a pulse pres ure greater than can be a useful predic-
tor of 60
heart attack or other cardiovascular disease
14. A higher pulse pressure (60+) may reflect due to age
related losses in aortic elasticity
Answer
leaky heart valve
15. Low pulse pressure (40-) may indicate
Answer
poor heart function
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