Virchows triad - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BIO 669 Quiz with Correct Answers 100% Verified and Graded A+ The vital capacity is comprised of all of the following volumes except: - Correct Answer Residual volume Along with the respiratory bronchioles, the (blank) is a thin walled balloon-like structure that act as the primary unit of gas exchange: - Correct Answer Alveolus While most alveolar perfusion is under control of local humoral conditions, widespread decrease in PaO2 (alveolar O2) is likely to result in: - Correct Answer Pul...

CHF - ANSWER Failure of the heart's pumping ability to keep up with the demands of the body Is CHF a condition or a disease - ANSWER Condition CHF involves a reduction in what - ANSWER cardiac output Systolic failure - ANSWER failure to contract well Diastolic failure - ANSWER failure to fill enough To calculate ejection fraction - ANSWER EDV-ESV= SV SV/EDV= EF (expressed as percentage) symmetric hypertrophy - ANSWER normal response to cardiovascular conditioning as occurs in...

Arteriosclerosis - ANSWER Thick and Hardened artery HTN | Smoking | Diabetes Intima is damaged and walls stiffen. Elasticity and compliance decreases. Atherosclerosis - ANSWER Fatty Deposits Plaques form | tissue inflamed | High amount of LDL's (low-density lipoproteins=more fat than protein) Hypertension - ANSWER the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Pre - Stage I - Stage II Preload - ANSWER Volume of blood returning from the heart. Normal volume = ...

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) - ANSWER Systemic metabolic disorder in which there is chronic hyperglycemia (high blood sugar over years) Insulin does what to blood sugar? - ANSWER Lowers Eating carbohydrates does what to blood sugar? - ANSWER Raises Diabetes Mellitus is due to: - ANSWER -a decrease in production and secretion of insulin (type 1) -a decrease in the cells ability to utilize the insulin (type 2) Insulin deficiency results in impaired use of: - ANSWER CHO, fats, proteins Ch...

NR 324 EXAM 2 MEDICAL SURGICAL STUDY GUIDE HEART FAILURE Assessment of left and right CAD: Left Sided Heart Failure ( • Most common • Prevents normal forward flowing blood • Blood backs up into the left atrium, and then to the pulmonary vein o Pressure increases, fluid leaks from the pulmonary capillary bed into the interstitium and then the alveoli o Results in pulmonary congestion and edema • Signs o LV heaves o Alternating pulses (strong, weak): o Increased HR o D...

Primary Care Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing - Test Bank, Chapter 37. Disorders of the Vascular System Primary Care Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing - Test Bank, Chapter 37. Disorders of the Vascular System MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client in order to reduce the risk factors for developing arteriosclerosis? 1. Limit diet to contain less than 40% fat 2. Restrict exercise 3. Stop smoking 4. Avoid prescription medications 2. Th...