Explain how stress is a precipitating factor of angina
What will be an ideal response?
Emotional tension is a major precipitating factor of angina. Chest discomfort from a stressful situation tends to last longer than that caused by physical exertion because emotions are not as easy to control as physical activity.
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A woman strikes her forehead against the dashboard of her car as it strikes a tree. Immediately following the impact, her brain bounces back and forth within her skull. Based on the anatomy and physiology of the skull, which of the following is true?
A) The ridges of the basilar skull can damage the brain as it shifts back and forth. B) The frontal bone is the thinnest portion of the skull and will most likely be fractured. C) Her brain will not be injured unless an object from the dashboard penetrates her skull. D) Her brain will most likely not be damaged since the skull's flexibility is designed to absorb the force of the impact.
____ is a genetic condition in which the patient has increased viscosity of mucosal secretions among other enzymatic and autonomic nervous system dysfunctions.
A. Gastroenteritis B. Cystic fibrosis C. Colic D. Epiglottitis
A hospital that is accredited by the Joint Commission
a. is deemed to have met licensure requirements b. receives the designation of ‘magnet hospital' c. must comply with the conditions of participation d. is deemed to have met certification requirements
Which of the following is a condition in which the heart pumps too weakly to supply the body with blood?
A) embolism B) heart failure C) cerebrovascular accident (CVA) D) coronary artery disease