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WorksheetsCardiovascular disorders
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Our HF patients should have < ____________ mg Salt/Day
< 1000mg Salt/Day
< 2000mg Salt/Day
< 3000mg Salt/Day
< 4000mg Salt/Day
Which is NOT true regarding LEFT Sided Heart Failure?
can lead to increased volume in the venous system and third spacing
Pressure can build up and lead to Right Sided Heart Failure
Fluid can back up into the lungs
The left ventricle loses the ability to completely contract or relax normally
What is the best time to weigh my HF patient?
at midnight, do the wake and weigh
right before bed, before they use the bathroom
first thing in the morning, right after they use the bathroom
during an RRT for shortness of breath
what is cardiac output?
Stroke Volume x Heart Rate = Cardiac Output
Stroke Volume ÷ end diastolic volume = Cardiac Output
Stroke Volume x Heart Rate ÷ body surface area= Cardiac Output
End Diastolic Volume - End Systolic Volume = Cardiac Output
What is Heart Failure?
heart attack
the heart stops beating
the heart has the inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's oxygen or nutrients needs
the heart fills with blood but it unable to pump any blood to the lungs or body
What causes Heart Failure?
Chronic Hypertension
Dysrhythmias
Heart Attack
All of the above
What is a common sign of left sided heart failure?
chest pain
Pink frothy sputum
Ascites
Weight gain
How can you diagnose Heart Failure?
White Blood Cell count
CT Scan
Echocardiogram
MRI
Which side usually weakens first in heart failure?
right side
left side
both sides weaken at the same time
What are some nursing interventions for heart failure?
High fowlers position
Fluid restrictions
High sodium diet
Oxygen
1. Streptokinase, Metalyse & Alteplase are thrombolytic treatment use to break down clots in some cases of --------,EXCEPT?
A. Myocardial Infarction
B. Pulmonary Embolism
C. Arterial thromboembolism
D. Deep Vein Thrombosis
2. Chest pain may cause?
A. permanent damage to the heart muscle
B. Heart muscle get enough oxygen in the blood
C. Heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen in the blood
D. All above
3. Below are ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION for thrombolyse patient,except :
A. Suspected aortic dissection
B. History of intracranial bleed
C. Pregnancy
D. Significant head trauma within 3 months
4. IV Streptokinase should be administer within _________?
A. 30 minutes
B. Fast bolus over 5-10 seconds
c. 1 hour
D.2 hour
7. Myocardial Infarction is ?
A. Heart muscle get enough oxygen in the blood
B. Permanent damage to the heart muscle / death of tissue due to lack of blood
C. Heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen in the blood
D. Discomfort at chest feel like burning
10. A specific blood test to confirm an acute myocardial infarction is?
A. Lipid profile
B. Cardiac Enzyme
C. Full Blood Count
D.Serum Electrolyte
A localized clotted mass of blood found in an organ, tissue or space. It is caused by a traumatic injury, such as a blow, that can cause a blood vessel to rupture
Sickle Cell Anemia
Hematoma
Septicemia
Aneurysm
A hereditary disease in which the blood clots slowly or abnormally. This causes prolonged bleeding with even minor cuts and bumps
Anemia
Hemophilia
Embolism
Atherosclerosis
High blood pressure
Heart Failure
Atherosclerosis
Myocardial Infarction
Hypertension
Indicate some defects in the valves of the heart
Murmurs
Claudication
Varicose Veins
Atherosclerosis
Bleeding from blood vessels within the brain
Myocardial Infarction
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
The ballooning out of an artery, accompanied by the thinning arterial wall, caused by weakening of the blood vessel
Aneurysm
Hematoma
Sickle cell anemia
Coronary Artery Disease
term for slow heart rate (less than 60 beats per minute)
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Term used for rapid heart rate (more than 100 beats per minute)
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Disease that occurs when deposits of fatty substances form along the walls of the arteries.
Atherosclerosis
Heart Failure
Myocardial Infarction
Claudication
The swollen veins that result from a slowing of blood flow back to the heart
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)
Varicose Veins
Arrhythmia
A chronic blood disorder inherited from both parents. The disease causes red blood cells to form in the abnormal crescent shape. These cells carry less oxygen and break easily, causing anemia
Arrhythmia
Septicemia
Polycythemia
Sickle cell anemia
Occurs when the ventricles of the heart are unable to contract effectively and blood pools in the heart
Heart Failure
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Arteriosclerosis
Claudication
Occurs when the ventricles of the heart are unable to contract effectively and blood pools in the heart
Heart Failure
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Arteriosclerosis
Claudication
Disease that occurs when the arterial walls thicken because of a loss of elasticity as aging occurs.
Arteriosclerosis
Myocardial Infarction
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Varicose Veins
A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs
Claudication
Coronary Artery Disease
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)
Arteriosclerosis
Caused by blockage of the arteries, usually in the legs.
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Myocardial Infarction
Tachycardia
Angina Pectoris
a condition in which too many red blood cells are formed
Embolism
Hemophilia
Septicemia
Polycythemia
A condition where an embolus is carried by the bloodstream until it reaches an artery too small for passage
Hematoma
Embolism
Septicemia
Arrhythmia
Term used to discuss any change or deviation from the normal rate or rhythm of the heart
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Hematoma
Sickle cell anemia
A condition where an embolus is carried by the bloodstream until it reaches an artery too small for passage
Hematoma
Embolism
Septicemia
Arrhythmia
What would happen if a small hole developed in the septum?
The heart would stop pumping.
Blood would move between the right and left side of the heart.
The blood from the pulmonary artery would enter the aorta.
Blood would not flow into the coronary arteries
Where does an electrical impulse go after it leaves the Bundle of His?
SA node
aorta
AV node
Purkinje fibers
In what type of blood vessel does oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange take place?
artery
arteriole
capillary
vein
If a person does not have enough erythrocytes, he/she would have difficulty:
fighting infection
carrying oxygen
clotting the blood
transporting antibodies
A hematologist would MOST LIKELY treat someone with:
varicose veins
a myocardial infarction
hemophilia
an arrythmia
Which of the following "cause-and-effect" statements is true?
Varicose veins cause an aneurysm
Arteriosclerosis causes hypertension
Leukemia causes phlebitis
an arrhythmia causes an aneurysm
Your friend has pain, edema and redness in the lower leg. What would cause those symptoms?
phlebitis
congestive heart failure
myocardial infarction
leukemia
What circulatory disorder could be diagnosed with an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
anemia
fibrillation
hypertension
embolism
Which of the following disorders could be treated with chemotherapy, radiation, and/or bone marrow transplant?
myocardial infarction
hypertension
atherosclerosis
leukemia
Why is a myocardial infarction life threatening?
A damaged heart muscle cannot pump blood efficiently.
Swollen veins lose elasticity, which decreases blood flow to vital organs.
A minor bump or fall could lead to internal bleediing.
It inhibits the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in body cells.
It is also known as flu and caused by viruses.
Common colds
Influenza
Myocardial Infarction
Tuberculosis
It is caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Asthma
COVID-19
Influenza
Pneumonia
It is also known as high blood pressure.
Asthma
Hypertension
Stroke
Tuberculosis
It is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Asthma
Influenza
Stroke
Tuberculosis
It is caused by an abnormal growth of cells.
Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Lung Cancer
Tuberculosis
It is caused by a rupture on a blood vessel on the brain.
COVID-19
Influenza
Stroke
Tuberculosis
It is due to blockage of the coronary arteries.
Atherosclerosis
Heart Attack
Stroke
Tuberculosis
It is triggered by irritants like pollutants, dirt or pollen.
Asthma
Hypertension
Stroke
Tuberculosis
It is caused by pus in the alveoli.
Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Influenza
Pneumonia
It happens when when there is a clogged arteries called plaque.
Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Influenza
Hypertension
It is an example of a normal blood pressure reading.
120/90
130/80
120/80
140/90
Its symptoms may include sudden difficulty in speaking or understanding words, paralysis of the face headache and sudden trouble in walking.
Cholera
Cholera
Stroke
Tuberculosis
It is the medical term used for heart attack.
Myocardial Infection
Myocardial Infarction
Pericardial Inception
Coronary Infection
It is the test used to confirm COVID-19 cases.
Antigen Test
Antibody Test
RT-PCR Test
Rapid Test
In order to prevent diseases from spreading, proper handwashing must be observed. How long should one wash his/her hands to ensure germs are removed?
10 secs
20 secs
30 secs
40 secs
It is the hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
Myocardial Infarction
Atherosclerosis
Angina
This happens when the force of blood that pushes against the walls of arteries, is consistently high.
Hypertension
Angioplasty
Stroke
It happens when there is a decreased supply of blood to the heart.
Asthma
Bronchitis
Myocardial Infarction
This happens when the heart muscles do not get enough blood that is rich in oxygen.
Angioplasty
Angina
Hypertension
This happens when the brain did not receive enough supply of oxygen.
Stroke
Atherosclerosis
Tuberculosis
It is the contraction of the bronchi of the lungs which cause difficulty in breathing.
Lung Cancer
Asthma
Bronchitis
This infection results in the inflammation of the lungs, particularly its air sacs called alveoli.
Pneumonia
Stroke
Tuberculosis
This is a highly communicable disease of the lungs.
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Bronchitis
It is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung tissues.
Pneumonia
Asthma
Lung Cancer
Extra whooshing or swishing sounds heard by a stethoscope during a heartbeat. It is caused by one of the heart valves not closing properly.
Valvular stenosis
Mitral Valve prolapse
Heart murmurs
palpitations
A narrowing of the heart valve due to stiff or fused valve cusps. It makes the heart work very hard to pump the blood through the valve.
heart murmurs
mitral valve prolapse
palpitations
valvular stenosis
An incomplete closing of the mitral valve. In this disorder the blood will flow backwards through the valve into the left atrium
valvular stenosis
heart murmur
palpitations
mitral valve prolapse
The sensation of rapid heartbeats
mitral valve prolapse
papitations
heart murmurs
valvular stenosis
An inflammation of the inner most lining of the heart, including the inner surface of the chambers and the valves.
myocaditis
pericarditis
cardiomyopathy
endocarditis
An abnormal ballooning of a blood vessel. Usually due to a weakness in the wall of the vessel.
coronary heart disease
atherosclerosis
aneurysm
ischemia
A hardening of the arteries due to plaque hardening
coronary artery disease
atherosclerosis
ischemia
angina pectoralis
A hardening of the arteries due to plaque hardening
coronary artery disease
atherosclerosis
ischemia
angina pectoralis
Commonly referred to as "chest pains", the heart is receiving an insufficient amount of blood during stressful situations or exercise
ischemia
angina pectoralis
atherosclerosis
aneurysm
Commonly referred to as "chest pains", the heart is receiving an insufficient amount of blood during stressful situations or exercise
ischemia
angina pectoralis
atherosclerosis
aneurysm
A lack of blood flow to the heart
angina pectoris
ischemia
myocardial infarction
hypertension
Commonly known as a heart attack, this is tissue death that occurs in a segment of heart muscle from blockage of a coronary artery
hypertension
peripheral vascular disease
myocardial infarction
a stroke
Another word for high blood pressure. It occurs when the force of the blood against the arterial wall remains elevated for a period of time.
a stroke
hypertension
peripheral vascular disease
transient ischemic attack (TIA)
A condition caused by the narrowing of the arteries in the legs. Usually results from a lack of blood flow to calf, feet and thighs.
transient
hypertension
peripheral vascular disease
myocardial infarction
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) IS
a subset of venous thromboembolism
A subset of hyperthyroidism
subset of hypertension
a subset of diabetes
pathogenesis of DVT is based on virchow triad. three factors of virchow triad: hypercoagulability, vascular stasis
vascular injury
tumour
cancer
scar
identify the wrong risk factors are:
prolong best rest
drinking water and electrolytes
heart disease
age
a condition occurring after dvt
hypertension
lymphedema
post-phlebetic syndrome
none of the above
most common blood test done in DVT
Hb
fasting
D-dimer
kft
Select all factors that are included in Virchow's Triad
Venous Insufficiency
Vessel Injury
Hypercoagulability
Venous Stasis
What is the most common complaint of a DVT?
Swelling of the extremity involved
Muscle Tenderness
Calf pain
Low grade fever
What does your initial testing include for a probable DVT?
Doppler US of LE
D-Dimer
MRI
Prevention of a DVT includes:
Drinking 4 glasses of water daily
Exercising 5 days a week and getting up to walk every hour while sitting
Wearing compression stockings
Elevation of legs while sitting
Layer of the blood vessel that is present in bulk in ARTERIES
Tunica intima
Tunica media
Tunica externa
A patient presents with a large plantar ulcer that will be debrided. The foot is cold, pale and edematous. The patient complains of dull, aching, especially when the leg is in the dependent position. The condition that would most likely result in this clinical presentation is:
Acute arterial insufficiency
DVT
Chronic arterial insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency
An elderly patient is being examined by the PT. The therapist notes an irregular, dark-pigmented ulcer over the medial malleolus. The patient states this is not painful. The MOST LIKELY diagnosis is:
Arterial ulcer
Diabetic ulcer
Venous ulcer
Arterial insufficiency
A patient has been on bed rest for 4 days following complications after revascularization surgery involving a triple coronary artery bypass graft. During the first therapy session, the patient complains of tenderness and aching in the right calf. The therapist should immediately examine for:
Lowered body temperature
Bradycardia
Swelling in the calf or ankle
Homan's sign
A 45 year old female patient presents to the rehab with a painless ulcer on the plantar aspect of the right foot. Upon further observation, the foot is warm and dry
Neuropathic (Diabetic) ulcer
Venous Ulcer
Arterial Ulcer
None of the above
The correct blood flow through the heart is:
Body - RA - RV - lungs - LA - LV - body
Body - LA - LV - lungs - RA - RV - body
Body - RV - RA - lungs - LV - LA - body
Body - LV - LA - lungs - RV - RA - body
