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Ch 14 Caring for Cardiac Emergencies Vocab Test

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

aspirin

b)

nitroglycerin

2.

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

a)

dyspnea

b)

apnea

3.

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

a)

hypoglycemic

b)

diaphoresis

4.

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

a)

pedal edema

b)

canckles

5.

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

a)

tracheal deviation

b)

jugular vein distention

6.

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

a)

heart failure

b)

not this answer

7.

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

a)

myocardial infarction

b)

cardiac compromise

8.

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

a)

myocardial infarction

b)

conduction pathway

9.

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

a)

heart failure

b)

cardiac compromise

10.

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

a)

aspirin

b)

nitroglycerin

11.

a condition where the heart's ability to function effectively is impaired, leading to symptoms such a as chest pain, shortness of breath, and abnormal vital signs

a)

cardiac compromise

b)

myocardial infarction