NUR2092 / NUR 2092 Exam 2 Concept Guide Updated: Health Assessment - Rasmussen

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NUR2092 Health Assessment Exam 2 Concept Guide NUR 2092 Health Assessment Health Assessment Exam 2 Concept Guide Jaundice Yellow pigmentation of the skin and sclerae Cyanosis a bluis... h discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood. Larynx (voice box) A tube supported by a cartilage frame that passes air from the pharynx to the lungs; Often called "Adam's Apple"; Contains vocal cords that allow us to make sounds. Mainstem Connect trachea to lungs Right bronchus is larger in diameter, shorter in length (larger because it supplies the larger lung) cardiomyopathy chronic disease of heart muscle with inflammation and weakness fibrillation very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse Thoracic pertaining to the chest Tachycardia Abnormally rapid heartbeat Pericardium membranous sac enclosing the heart Bronchioles smallest branches of the bronchi stridor Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages(windpipe/larynx) Atherosclerosis Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of cholesterol plaques -stenosis abnormal narrowing Ischemia lack of blood flow [Show More]

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