NURS-6501N-45-Advanced Pathophysiology-QTR-Term-wks-1- thru-11-20/20 100%

Selected Answer: inflammation, hypersecretion of mucous, and bronchial smooth muscle constriction • Question 4 Parasympathetic nerves to the heart releases what the neurotransmitter? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: acetylcholine • Question 5 1 out of 1 points As a person ages, what type of changes occur in the myocardium and arterial walls? Selected Answer: stiffeni ng • Question 6 1 out of 1 points Norepinephrine action on a1-adrenergic receptors causes . Selected Answer: vasoconstriction • Question 7 Sympathetic nerves to the heart releases what the neurotransmitter? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: norepinephri ne • Question 8 1 out of 1 points Inflammation of the membranous sac that surrounds the heart is a description of which condition? Selected Answer: Pericardit is • Question 9 Acute rheumatic fever is a complication of a: 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: streptococcal infection of the pharynx • Question 10 A person who has pulmonary edema will exhibit which symptoms? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: dullness to percussion over the lung bases, inspiratory crackles, and pink frothy sputum • Question 11 A patient that is hyperventilating will have a decreased: 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: PaCO 2 • Question 12 1 out of 1 points Binding of ATP to myosin that enables myocardial contraction requires which electrolyte? Selected Answer: calcium • Question 13 The right side of the heart is a high-pressure system 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: Fals e • Question 14 Passage of fluid and/or solid particles into the lungs is a(n): 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: Aspiratio n • Question 15 1 out of 1 points The V/Q ratio of a normal upright lunch is 0.8, this indicates that ventilation is than perfusion. Selected Answer: les s • Question 16 Stimulation of the carina often causes: 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: coughi ng • Question 17 1 out of 1 points The most effective way to measure the adequacy of alveolar ventilation is to measure: Selected Answer: PaCO2 • Question 18 Collapse of alveoli is a(n): 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: Atelecta sis • Question 19 1 out of 1 points Ischemic pain in the lower extremities that occurs while walking but disappears when resting is a description of which condition? Selected Answer: Intermittent claudication • Question 20 The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is a(n): 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: Empye ma