Ch 14 Caring for Cardiac Emergencies Vocab Test

a medication used to relieve angina by dilating blood vessels, which decreases the heart's workload

• aspirin

• nitroglycerin

difficulty or labored breathing, which can be a sign of cardiac compromise or other respiratory issues

• dyspnea

• apnea

excessive sweating, often a symptom of cardiac distress or other medical emergencies

• hypoglycemic

• diaphoresis

swelling in the ankles or feet due to fluid retention, commonly associated with heart failure

• pedal edema

• canckles

a condition where the jugular veins in the neck are visibly swollen, often indicating heart failure or fluid overload

• tracheal deviation

• jugular vein distention

a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, fluid retention, and fatigue

• heart failure

• not this answer

commonly known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing tissue death due to lack of oxygen

• myocardial infarction

• cardiac compromise

the electrical system of the heart that controls the heartbeat. Damage to this pathway can result in arrhythmias and poor circulation.

• myocardial infarction

• conduction pathway

a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such a as shortness of breath, fluid retention, and fatigue

• heart failure

• cardiac compromise

a medication that acts as a pain reliever and blood thinner, often used in management of myocardial infarction

• aspirin

• nitroglycerin