Exam 24: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Many valvular stenosis and regurgitation disorders in adults have a common etiology.Which of the following conditions should alert the nurse that the patient may have both types of valve dysfunctions?

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Question 61

Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for high-output failure in a patient?

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Question 62

Foam cells in a fatty streak are:

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Question 63

A 10-year-old male presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, and nosebleeds.He is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.The most likely cause of this disease is:

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Question 64

Which valvular condition is characterized by the valve opening being constricted and narrowed, causing the valve leaflets, or cusps, to fail to open completely?

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Question 65

A 56-year-old presents to his primary care provider for a checkup.Physical exam reveals edema, hepatomegaly, and muffled heart sounds.Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse?

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Exam 24: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Many valvular stenosis and regurgitation disorders in adults have a common etiology.Which of the following conditions should alert the nurse that the patient may have both types of valve dysfunctions?

Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for high-output failure in a patient?

Foam cells in a fatty streak are:

A 10-year-old male presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, and nosebleeds.He is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.The most likely cause of this disease is:

Which valvular condition is characterized by the valve opening being constricted and narrowed, causing the valve leaflets, or cusps, to fail to open completely?

A 56-year-old presents to his primary care provider for a checkup.Physical exam reveals edema, hepatomegaly, and muffled heart sounds.Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse?

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

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