Module 2 Disorders Flashcards
Too much pressure of the blood against the arterial walls.
Hypertension (High blood pressure)
The blood pressure is not adequate for normal blood flow and getting enough oxygen to the body tissues.
Hypotension (Low blood pressure)
The heart is not strong enough to pump blood throughout the body. The heart pumps so weakly that blood backs up in the veins and body organs.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
A blood vessel within the heart muscle closes or is blocked so that the heart muscle itself is damaged because it does not get enough oxygen.
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarct or MI)
A rupture or a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain, depriving parts of the brain of blood supply.
Stroke or Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
Heartbeat (Pulse) has an irregular beat.
Heart Arrhythmia
URIs include the common cold, sinus problems, chronic cough, sore throat, runny nose, sinus infection, and tonsillitis. Either a bacteria or a virus can cause these infections.
Upper Respiratory Infections (URI)
An inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Symptoms include fever, chills, and cough.
Pneumonia
A progressive and irreversible condition where the person has difficulty breathing in and out due to a problem in the lungs or bronchi. The most common cause is smoking.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A chronic disease in which the respiratory system reacts to things in the environment like dust, mold, pollen, fumes, and sometimes foods. These attacks cause a person to have difficulty breathing and wheezes.
Asthma
Area of skin where lack of blood flow due to continuous pressure has caused tissue damage. They are preventable.
Pressure Injuries. (Decubitus Ulcer or Bed sore)
A chronically open oozing area, due to blood in the veins not getting pumped back to the heart fast enough. The skin around the injury becomes discolored brown. Occurs most often on the lower legs and feet.
Stasis/Venous Ulcers
Round open areas on the feet and lower leg due to lack of blood flow to the legs.
Arterial Ulcers (Diabetic Ulcers)
Raised, red, bumpy areas on the skin that are often itchy.
Rash
Cause by a break in the skin like a scratch where bacteria have taken hold.
Infection.
Skin damage that is caused by fire, sun, chemicals, hot objects or liquids, or electricity. Classified by how deeply the skin is damaged.
Burns
The skin is reddened and may be swollen and tender
1st degree burn.
Usually have blisters, intense redness, pain, and swelling.
2nd degree burn.
A burn that’s most serious and involve all layers of skin.
3rd degree burn.
Abnormal growth on the skin. Most are little, pearly bumps or sores that bleed, scab over, but never heal up. These usually don’t spread and are treatable.
Skin Cancer/Lesions.