Which of the following assessments are the cardinal signs and ...

[nmorano1]

Which of the following assessments are the cardinal signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure?
 
  a. Dyspnea and edema
  b. Myocardial pain and hypotension
  c. Ventricular arrhythmias and cyanosis
  d. Atrial arrhythmias and polycythemia

Question 2

What is the pathophysiology of emphysema?
 
  a. Constriction of the bronchial tree, excessive mucus, and nonproductive cough
  b. Calcification of the alveoli and a dry cough
  c. Overinflation of the alveoli, making them ineffective for gas exchange
  d. Inflammation of the trachea and bronchioles, excessive mucus, and productive cough

[johnharpe]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Dyspnea and generalized edema are the cardinal signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Emphysema causes overinflation of the nonelastic alveoli, which disallows gas exchange in the affected alveoli and results in reduced oxygenation.

[nmorano1]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[strudel15]

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