Flashcards in Andre Quiz 2 Deck (6)
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1
Q
What is an aneurysm?
A
WEAK SPOT IN BV DUE TO BLOCKAGE OR PATHOLOGY
2
Q
Name 3 specific types of aneruysm?
A
- BERRY
- FUSIFORM
- DISECTING
3
Q
Please explain the connection between cardiovascular health and “bed sores”?
A
POOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH = POOR BLOOD FLOW = POOR / LOW OXYGEN = POOR HEALING + BED SORES
4
Q
An _____________ is any type of material moving in the blood stream that wouldn’t normally be there.
A
EMBOLUS
examples:
AIR BUBBLES, BONE, NEEDLE (FOREIGN BODY), DISLODGED THROMBUS…
5
Q
Why is an embolus clinically concerning?
A
CAN GET LODGED OR BLOCKED IN A SMALLER BV, GIVING RISE TO
LOW BLOOD FLOW OR EVEN STROKE
6
Q
____________ is death of an area of tissue because its blood supply has been stopped. While _____________ is death of a cell or group of cells as a result of injury, disease, or other pathological state.
A
ISCHEMIA
+
NECROSIS