Essentials MEAS 242 Final Study Guide
The primary function(s) of the pulmonary system is(are)
ventilation and respiration.
The maintenance of the acid-base balance of the blood is linked to the function of
the lungs and the kidneys.
The common cold is a group of minor illnesses caused by
almost 200 viruses or from mycoplasma.
The treatment of sinusitis may include
antibiotics, decongestants, and antihistamines, allergy testing, immunotherapy, and
corticosteroids, and sinusotomy.
A crooked nasal septum or deviated septum can cause
compromise of the air passage, increased tendency to sinusitis, and cosmetic concern.
Growths that form from distended mucous membranes protruding into the nasal
cavity are called
nasal polyps.
Causes of epistaxis are
direct trauma or foreign body, hypertension or other systemic disorders, hemophilia and
leukemia.
The common symptom of a tumor of the larynx is
dysphonia.
Of primary importance in the diagnosis of hemoptysis is
determining the source of the bleeding.
Atelectasis, an airless or collapsed state of pulmonary tissue, may result from
obstruction in the bronchial tree, prolonged inactivity, and
failure to deep breathe postoperatively.
Stasis of blood flow from immobility, injury to a vessel, or predisposition to clot
formation increase the risk of
pulmonary embolism.
The pneumonia-like disease caused by bacteria that thrive in warm aquatic
environments and are inhaled from moisture droplets in air conditioning units is
called
Legionella infection.
_____ is a fungal disease originating in the lungs, with the greatest occurrence in
the midwestern United States.
Histoplasmosis
An area of contained infectious material in the lung is known as
pulmonary abscess
A double fracture of three or more adjacent ribs resulting in instability in the
chest wall describes a patient with
flail chest.
A pulsating mass that is noted mid-abdomen indicates
aortic aneurysm
A vasospastic disease of the fingers, hands, or feet resulting in pain, numbness,
and sometimes discoloration is
Raynaud's disease.
, The condition in which a reduction in the quantity of either red blood cells or
hemoglobin exists is
anemia.
The condition that results in painless gross swelling of an extremity is
lymphedema.
Painless enlargement of the lymph nodes, severe itching, fever, night sweats,
weight loss, fatigue, and malaise are symptoms of
Hodgkin's disease
_____ is a hereditary bleeding disease resulting from a deficiency of clotting
factors.
Hemophilia
Treatment of congestive heart failure includes
medication to slow and strengthen the heartbeat, administration of diuretics, and
digitalis.
The patient experiencing crushing chest pain, dyspnea, diaphoresis, and anxiety
usually is suffering from
myocardial infarction
Noninflammatory disease of the heart muscle with enlargement of the
myocardium and ventricular dysfunction refers to
cardiomyopathy.
The chronic hereditary form of anemia found predominately in the black race is
called
sickle cell anemia.
Joint and bone pain, fever, weight loss, fatigue, weakness, hepatomegaly,
splenomegaly, and enlarged lymph glands are typical symptoms of
leukemia
The presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in lymphatic tissue is diagnostic of
Hodgkin's disease.
Interference with the conduction system of the heart may be the source of
cardiac arrhythmias
Medical intervention for varicose veins includes
rest and elevation of the legs, exercise, warm soaks, and support stockings, surgical
intervention or injection of a sclerosing agent into the vein.
Symptoms of cardiovascular disease include
chest pain, fatigue, and fainting, rapid heart beat and palpitations, cyanosis, edema, and
dyspnea.
Common symptoms of a myocardial infarction are
left-sided, crushing-type chest pain, irregular heartbeat, dyspnea, and excessive
sweating, nausea, anxiety, and denial.
Proper function of the urinary system is frequently evaluated by
urinalysis and blood tests.
The urinary system is responsible for
cleansing the blood of waste products, regulating the normal balance of water and
electrolytes, storing and excreting urine.
The disease that encompasses a group of symptoms referred to as the protein-
losing kidney is
The primary function(s) of the pulmonary system is(are)
ventilation and respiration.
The maintenance of the acid-base balance of the blood is linked to the function of
the lungs and the kidneys.
The common cold is a group of minor illnesses caused by
almost 200 viruses or from mycoplasma.
The treatment of sinusitis may include
antibiotics, decongestants, and antihistamines, allergy testing, immunotherapy, and
corticosteroids, and sinusotomy.
A crooked nasal septum or deviated septum can cause
compromise of the air passage, increased tendency to sinusitis, and cosmetic concern.
Growths that form from distended mucous membranes protruding into the nasal
cavity are called
nasal polyps.
Causes of epistaxis are
direct trauma or foreign body, hypertension or other systemic disorders, hemophilia and
leukemia.
The common symptom of a tumor of the larynx is
dysphonia.
Of primary importance in the diagnosis of hemoptysis is
determining the source of the bleeding.
Atelectasis, an airless or collapsed state of pulmonary tissue, may result from
obstruction in the bronchial tree, prolonged inactivity, and
failure to deep breathe postoperatively.
Stasis of blood flow from immobility, injury to a vessel, or predisposition to clot
formation increase the risk of
pulmonary embolism.
The pneumonia-like disease caused by bacteria that thrive in warm aquatic
environments and are inhaled from moisture droplets in air conditioning units is
called
Legionella infection.
_____ is a fungal disease originating in the lungs, with the greatest occurrence in
the midwestern United States.
Histoplasmosis
An area of contained infectious material in the lung is known as
pulmonary abscess
A double fracture of three or more adjacent ribs resulting in instability in the
chest wall describes a patient with
flail chest.
A pulsating mass that is noted mid-abdomen indicates
aortic aneurysm
A vasospastic disease of the fingers, hands, or feet resulting in pain, numbness,
and sometimes discoloration is
Raynaud's disease.
, The condition in which a reduction in the quantity of either red blood cells or
hemoglobin exists is
anemia.
The condition that results in painless gross swelling of an extremity is
lymphedema.
Painless enlargement of the lymph nodes, severe itching, fever, night sweats,
weight loss, fatigue, and malaise are symptoms of
Hodgkin's disease
_____ is a hereditary bleeding disease resulting from a deficiency of clotting
factors.
Hemophilia
Treatment of congestive heart failure includes
medication to slow and strengthen the heartbeat, administration of diuretics, and
digitalis.
The patient experiencing crushing chest pain, dyspnea, diaphoresis, and anxiety
usually is suffering from
myocardial infarction
Noninflammatory disease of the heart muscle with enlargement of the
myocardium and ventricular dysfunction refers to
cardiomyopathy.
The chronic hereditary form of anemia found predominately in the black race is
called
sickle cell anemia.
Joint and bone pain, fever, weight loss, fatigue, weakness, hepatomegaly,
splenomegaly, and enlarged lymph glands are typical symptoms of
leukemia
The presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in lymphatic tissue is diagnostic of
Hodgkin's disease.
Interference with the conduction system of the heart may be the source of
cardiac arrhythmias
Medical intervention for varicose veins includes
rest and elevation of the legs, exercise, warm soaks, and support stockings, surgical
intervention or injection of a sclerosing agent into the vein.
Symptoms of cardiovascular disease include
chest pain, fatigue, and fainting, rapid heart beat and palpitations, cyanosis, edema, and
dyspnea.
Common symptoms of a myocardial infarction are
left-sided, crushing-type chest pain, irregular heartbeat, dyspnea, and excessive
sweating, nausea, anxiety, and denial.
Proper function of the urinary system is frequently evaluated by
urinalysis and blood tests.
The urinary system is responsible for
cleansing the blood of waste products, regulating the normal balance of water and
electrolytes, storing and excreting urine.
The disease that encompasses a group of symptoms referred to as the protein-
losing kidney is
