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CNA 2023

Chapter 36 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

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Which is considered to be a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Chronic bronchitis
COPD interferes with: O2 and CO2 exchange in the lungs.
what is the major cause of chronic bronchitis? Smoking
A person has chronic bronchitis. You expect which of the following signs and symptoms? Productive cough, possibly with pus
A person has chronic bronchitis. Treatment involves which of the following? Prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections
Which occurs with emphysema? Alveoli become less elastic
What is the most common cause of emphysema? Smoking
A resident has emphysema. Yu expect the person's treatment to include which of the following? Breathing exercises
Which statement about asthma is correct? Wheezing and cough are common.
Which of the following signals influenza in older person? A change in mental status
Influenza is caused by: viruses.
Which statement about pneumonia is correct? The person has fever, chills, painful cough, and chest pain on breathing.
A resident has pneumonia. What color is the sputum? The color depends on the cause
A resident has pneumonia. Which of the following should be included in the person's care plan? Change linens as needed
Tuberculosis is spread by: Airborne droplets
Which statement about TB is correct? Persons having frequent, close contact with the infected individual at at risk.
A person has TB . Which precautions are needed? Isolation precautions
Which of these blood pressure measurements indicates hypertension? 160/100 mm Hg
Hypertension is dangerous because it: can damage other organs.
Risk factors for hypertension include the following. One risk factor a person can change would be: weight
Hypertension can lead to which of the following? Stroke and heart attack
What at the major complications of coronary artery disease? Angina, myocardial infarction, irregular heartbeat, and sudden death
With coronary artery disease, the coronary arteries are: hardened and narrow
The following are risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which can be controlled? Smoking
Angina is _____ pain(s). Chest
Angina occurs when: The heart needs more oxygen.
Which is a sign or symptom of angina? Pain in the jaw, neck, and down one or both arms
Angina is usually relieved by: rest and nitroglycerin.
a resident has angina. The person needs to: have nitroglycerin available at all time.
Angina not relieved by nitroglycerin and rest may signal: heart attack
Which statement about myocardial infarction is correct? Tissue death occurs from a sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle.
Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is correct? It may radiate to the neck , jaw , teeth, should and arm
Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is correct? Sweating, pallor, and cyanosis are common.
After IM, the person needs: Cardiac rehabilitation
Heart failure means that the heart: cannot pump blood normally.
A person has left-sided heart failure. Signs and symptoms include which of the following? Confusion, dizziness, and fainting
A person has right-sided heart failure. Signs and symptoms include: swollen feet and ankles
A person has heart failure. The person's diet is likely to be: sodium-controlled.
What position is usually preferred by person with heart failure? Semi-Fowler's position
A resident has heart failure. Which of the following should be included in the person's care plan? Provide skin care.
A resident has heart failure. The doctor is likely to order: elastic stockings.
The CDC recommends flu vaccine for person 50 years of age and older. True
Pneumonia from aspirations is common in older persons. True
A resident ha TB. Isolation precautions are needed. True
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