Final Exam: NR283 / NR-283 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
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gullian-barre syndrome
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ascending paralysis. watch for respiratory problems.Sensation loss feet up
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Signs of DVT
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Pain and cramping in calf Redness Swelling Warmth increase in diameter of extremity
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SCI
Answer:
If an injury occurs at C4 nothing below c4 will work
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Cardiac Output (CO)
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measurement of the amount of blood ejected per minute from either ventricle of the heart
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Right sided heart failure symptoms
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-Peripheral edema (legs and hands common)
-Weight gain
-JVD
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Left sided heart failure symptoms
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-Left = lungs (and heart) -Crackles, increased HR, SOB, palpitations, dizzy, lightheaded, confused, restless, cough, dyspnea
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STEMI vs NSTEMI
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STEMI - due to complete arterial occlusion
NSTEMI - ARTERY NOT completely blocked or have collateral vessels
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neuropathy symptoms
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decreased sensation, pain, tingling, problems with balance (if in lower extremities), weakness in the extremities, dysfunction with other organ systems, *Inability to reach milestones as they are getting older
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Troponin test
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measure levels to indicate death of myocardial cells
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EKG
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(electrocardiogram) instrument used in measuring the electrical potential during a heartbeat
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chronic stable angina
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chest pain that occurs intermittently over a long period Happens during stress
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Prinzmetal angina
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episodic chest pain unrelated to exertion
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