WorksheetsCh 14 Caring for Cardiac Emergencies Vocab Test
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
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
cardiac compromise
myocardial infarction
