Exam 4: NSG3130 / NSG 3130
(Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Fundamental II | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen
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LDL
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bad cholesterol
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HDL
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good cholesterol
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cardiac catheterization
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thin, flexible tube is guided into the heart via a vein or an artery
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aging adults
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heart rate decreases, bp increases, heart loses muscle tone which causes decreased cardiac output.
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still/impaired valves and decreased tone
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can lead to decreased cardiac output
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Baroreceptors
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detect changes in blood pressure
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aging adult
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decreased baroreceptor causes orthostatic hypotension
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decreased cardiac conduction
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in older adults means less reaction to stress
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estrogen has a
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protective effect on women and reduce risk of CVD until menopause
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who has a higher risk of cardiovascular disease
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african americans
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Elevated serum lipids
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is one of the four most firmly established risk factors for CAD
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smoking causes
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peripheral vascular resistance, vasoconstriction and increases hearts workload.
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obesity
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increases workload of heart, which increases oxygen demand.
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stress
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elevates bp and hr
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