Cardiac Assessment Guidelines Quiz

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure according to the cardiac assessment guidelines?

• SBP < 120 mmHg

• SBP 120-129 mmHg

• SBP 130-139 mmHg

• SBP > 140 mmHg

Which of the following is considered a hypertensive crisis?

• SBP > 180 mmHg and/or DBP > 120 mmHg

• SBP 130-139 mmHg or DBP 80-89 mmHg

• SBP 120-129 mmHg with DBP < 80 mmHg

• SBP < 120 mmHg systolic with DBP < 80 mmHg

What is the threshold heart rate for tachycardia?

• Above 90 bpm

• Above 100 bpm

• Above 110 bpm

• Above 120 bpm

What is considered bradycardia in terms of heart rate?

• Heart rate above 100 bpm

• Heart rate below 60 bpm

• Heart rate above 60 bpm

• Heart rate below 100 bpm

What is a normal capillary refill time?

• Less than 1 second

• Less than 2 seconds

• Less than 3 seconds

• More than 3 seconds

Which of the following is a sign of cardiac dysfunction?

• Warm and dry skin

• Pink and flushed skin

• Pale skin and diaphoresis

• Tanned and smooth skin

How is pitting edema graded when assessing its severity?

• From +1 to +3, with +3 being the most severe.

• From 0 to +4, with 0 being the most severe.

• From +1 to +4, with +4 being the most severe.

• From -1 to +2, with +2 being the most severe.

What is typically observed when a patient has jugular vein distention (JVD)?

• Bulging of the vessel on the left side

• Bulging of the vessel on the right side

• Decreased pressure in the superior vena cava

• The patient experiences a decrease in cough

What does the 'P' in the PQRST format for assessing chest pain stand for?

• Pressure

• Pulse Pressure

• Provocation/Palliation

• Pulse

According to the PQRST format, what does 'T' stand for when assessing chest pain?

• Type

• Timing

• Tension

• Temperature