Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What heart condition consists of swelling in sac-like structure around the heart.

A

Pericarditis

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Chest pain for this certain contain is the most common and could be caused by irritated layers of the pericardium rub against each other

A

Pericarditis

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3
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What are signs and symptoms of somebody who is experiencing a stroke

A

° trouble speaking
°paralysis or numbness in face or upper/lower limbs
° problems seeing in one or both eyes
° headache
°trouble walking

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This medical emergency occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients and brain cells begin to die in minutes.

A

Stroke

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5
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This condition causes swelling in the walls of small to medium sized blood vessels that carry blood throughout the body and targets children of under 5 years of age.

A

Kawasaki disease

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6
Q

For Kawasaki disease, what sex is affected?
A. Boys more than girls
B. Girls more than boys
C. Both sexes

A

A. Boys more than girls

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