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Haney GP ch10
Haney GP ch10 part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Identify the first symptom of coronary artery disease. | Pain of angina pectoris. |
| What measures are initiated to try to reverse cardiac arrest? | CPR and defibrillation |
| Name the most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the United States. | Hypertensive Heart Disease |
| What is the percentage of deaths occurring in the first hour after a myocardial infraction. | 65% |
| Cor pulmonale affects which side of the heart? | right side |
| How are cardiac arrhythmias diagnosed? | 12-lead ECG |
| Identify the cause of rheumatic heart disease. | based on clinical picture and a history of a traumatic event. |
| List the three form of arteriosclerosis. | Atherosclerosis, Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis, arteriolosclerosis |
| Explain the cause of cardiac tamponade. | based on a clinical picture and a history of a traumatic event. |
| What is shock? | collapse of the cardiovascular system, including vasodilation and fluid shift accompanied by inefficient cardiac output |
| Where does endocarditis take place in? | lining and the valves of the heart. |
| How do you prevent emboli? | deep vein thrombosis during periods of immobilization or reduces physical activity essential. |
| What are some signs and symptoms of cardiomyopathy? | dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, palpitations, and occasionally chest pain. |
| Is valvular heart disease a(n)acquired or congenital disorder? | both |
| What is the patient teaching for Mitral Stenosis? | use visual aids to demonstrate the effect valvular disease has on blood circulation through the heart. explain the medical regimen and how medications can improve the condition. |
| What is the diagnosis of Angina Pectoris? | patient history revels a previous exertional chest pain. ECG taken during the angina episode may show ischemia. also a CAD may be performed. |
| What is Hypertensive Heart Disease? | most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the United states, is the result of chronically elevated pressure throughout the vascular system. |
| Differences between Malignant hypertension and essential hypertension. | Malignant: life threatening condition severe form. essential: primary form, high blood pressure |
| What is the cause of Congestive Heart Failure? | the pumping action of the heart resulting in heart failure. Acute congestive heart failure is myocardial infarction. Chronic hypertension, CAD, COPD |
| How does the skin look if a patient has Pulmonary Edema? | cold and clammy |
| Pulmonary Edema effects what side of the heart? | Left |
| What is Cardiogenic Shock? | inadequate output of blood by the heart |
| What is patient screening of atherosclerosis? | reporting angina pectoris, dizziness, elevated blood pressure, and shortness of breath. |
| Treatment for Pericarditis? | managing the underlying disease and reducing the inflammation. antibiotic drugs, possible surgical drainage. bed rest, NSAIDs, corticosteroids. |
| Patient screening for myocarditis? | complaining of dyspnea and palpitations. advised to seek medical attention. |
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