NNAAP NURSE AIDE EXAM: ALREADY GRADED A+.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FORMAT
congestive heart failure (CHF)
the failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the
lungs, the body, or both
myocardial infarction (MI)
heart attack; death of myocardial tissue (infarction) caused by ischemia (loss of blood
flow) as a result of an occlusion (plugging) of a coronary artery; usually caused by
atherosclerosis; symptoms include pain in the chest or upper body (shoulders, neck,
and jaw), shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and nausea
Anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
varicose veins
abnormally swollen, twisted veins with defective valves; most often seen in the legs
hypertension (HTN)
high blood pressure
Example: 180/110
hypotension
low blood pressure
respiratory system
system responsible for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide using the lungs
thorax
closed cavity of the body that contain the structures needed for respiration, extending
from the base of the neck to the diaphragm.
upper respiratory tract
consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and top of trachea
lower respiratory tract
lower trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Lungs
two spongy organs, located in the thoracic cavity enclosed by the diaphragm and rib
cage, responsible for respiration
carbon dioxide (CO2)
A gas that is expelled from the body by the respiratory system.
cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate
oxygenation of the blood.
Dyspnea
difficulty breathing
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a disease that results in a gradual loss of lung function
Examples: emphysema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis and problems related to these
diseases
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FORMAT
congestive heart failure (CHF)
the failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the
lungs, the body, or both
myocardial infarction (MI)
heart attack; death of myocardial tissue (infarction) caused by ischemia (loss of blood
flow) as a result of an occlusion (plugging) of a coronary artery; usually caused by
atherosclerosis; symptoms include pain in the chest or upper body (shoulders, neck,
and jaw), shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and nausea
Anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
varicose veins
abnormally swollen, twisted veins with defective valves; most often seen in the legs
hypertension (HTN)
high blood pressure
Example: 180/110
hypotension
low blood pressure
respiratory system
system responsible for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide using the lungs
thorax
closed cavity of the body that contain the structures needed for respiration, extending
from the base of the neck to the diaphragm.
upper respiratory tract
consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and top of trachea
lower respiratory tract
lower trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Lungs
two spongy organs, located in the thoracic cavity enclosed by the diaphragm and rib
cage, responsible for respiration
carbon dioxide (CO2)
A gas that is expelled from the body by the respiratory system.
cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate
oxygenation of the blood.
Dyspnea
difficulty breathing
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a disease that results in a gradual loss of lung function
Examples: emphysema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis and problems related to these
diseases
