VH 2 Midterm Flashcards
(47 cards)
What causes left-sided heart failure and what condition arises from it?
Left ventricle cannot pump blood out of the body blood,
backs up into the left face atrium and
eventually into the lungs causing ‘congestive heart failure’ CHF
Exertion, emotion, eating and cold are related to what condition?
angina pectoris
What nursing action may benefit patients with CHF
-Check weight at same time daily
-Report weight gain of more than 1 kg in 24 hours
-Utilizing High Fowler’s position when sitting
-Elevate legs while sitting
What does the diagnosis of COPD refer to
A variety of lung conditions characterized by restricted airflow
What causes shingles (herpes zoster)
Caused by the reactivation of a dormant virus
The most common chronic risk factor of ‘CVD’
Hypertension
How often to reposition a patient in bed at risk of pressure ulcers
Every 2 hours
The major signs and symptoms of respiratory disease
cyanosis
sputum production
dyspnea
chest pain
clubbing of fingers
The best way to relieve ‘intermittent claudication’
Often relieved by rest and dangling the legs
The recommended flow rate of O2 via nasal prongs for a patient with COPD
2 - 3 L/m
A patient newly diagnosed with COPD states “if I get short of breath I’ll turn my O2 up”. Does this patient need further teaching? True/False
True
The symptoms associated with ‘hyperthyroidism’ (Graves disease)
Increased metabolic rate
increased appetite
weight loss
tachycardia
The most common cause of M.I.
Reduce blood flow in the coronary arteries due to rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque
The common physiological changes with age of the respiratory system 3
Decreased vital capacity
decreased cough reflex
and
decreased cilia
COPD is an umbrella term for which common disease processes 3
Emphysema
chronic bronchitis
and
chronic asthma
The 3 functions of insulin
To carry glucose into the cells for energy use
What is ‘Keratin’
A tough protective protein
Ventilation
Flow of gas in and out of the lungs
NIDDM is an inherited disease with obesity as a triggering Factor. True/ False
True
Heart failure
The inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs
How would the skin of a diabetic be when they are experiencing ‘hypoglycemia’
Moist and cool
The common signs related to nitroglycerin use
Headache
With right-sided heart failure what is important to teach the patient about their legs
Elevate the legs when sitting
Patient with hypertension symptoms usually disappear when the patient is dehydrated. True/False
False
