Test Bank Pathophysiology, Concepts of HumanDisease by Matthew Sorenson

Test Bank
Pathophysiolo
gy, Concepts
of Human
Disease by
Matthew
Sorenson
Test Bank Pathophysiology, Concepts of
Human Disease by Matthew Sorenson
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Pathophysiology: Concepts of Human Disease (Sorenson)

,Test Bank
Pathophysiolo
gy, Concepts
of Human
Disease by
Matthew
Sorenson
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Basics of

Pathophysiology



1) Which pathophysiological concept should the nurse consider when developing
a plan of care for a patient with myocardial ischemia?

A) There is a decrease in the amount of oxygen and glucose reaching the myocardium.

,Test Bank
Pathophysiolo
gy, Concepts
of Human
Disease by
Matthew
Sorenson
B) There is a lack of oxygen reaching the myocardium, but the supply of glucose
is adequate.

C) There is a lack of glucose reaching the myocardium, but the supply of oxygen
is adequate.

D) There is a complete lack of both oxygen and glucose reaching the myocardium.

Answer: A

, Test Bank
Pathophysiolo
gy, Concepts
of Human
Disease by
Matthew
Sorenson
Explanation: A) A decrease in blood flow to the myocardium means that there is a
decrease in the amount of oxygen and glucose to the heart muscle. A related term is
hypoxia, which refers to a lack of oxygen to tissue. This can occur from disruptions of
the respiratory system.

B) A decrease in blood flow to the myocardium means that there is a decrease in the
amount of oxygen and glucose to the heart muscle. A related term is hypoxia, which
refers to a lack of oxygen to tissue. This can occur from disruptions of the
respiratory system.