EMR Chapter 14 & 15 Cardiac and Respiratory Care

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What are the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure?

Back

Signs and symptoms include difficulty breathing, hypertension, pedal edema, and fatigue. However, headache is NOT a typical symptom.

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What should you do for a patient with COPD in respiratory distress?

Back

Administer oxygen through a nonrebreather mask to ensure adequate oxygenation.

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What does the pneumonic OPQRST stand for in evaluating chest pain?

Back

OPQRST stands for Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, and Time.

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What are the common signs of a myocardial infarction?

Back

Signs include crushing chest pressure, nausea, sweating, and pain that worsens over time.

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What is the flow of blood from the left atrium in the heart?

Back

Blood flows from the left atrium into the left ventricle.

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What is congestive heart failure?

Back

A condition where the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and other body parts.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What is COPD?

Back

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease that causes breathing difficulties.

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What is the purpose of a nonrebreather mask?

Back

To deliver high concentrations of oxygen to patients who are critically ill or in respiratory distress.

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What is angina pectoris?

Back

A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles, often triggered by stress or exertion.

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What is the role of accessory muscles in breathing?

Back

Accessory muscles assist in breathing during times of respiratory distress, helping to increase lung capacity.