Cardiac 1 VOCN 161 Flashcards
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on hypertension for a patient. Which of the following statements if made by the patient after a teaching session would indicate an understanding of what is often the only sign of hypertension?
A. Sacral edema
B.Elevated blood pressure level
C.Tachycardia
D. Jugular venous distentionThe
Elevated blood pressure level
The nurse provides a teaching session for a newly diagnosed patient with primary hypertension. Which of the following statements about the cause of primary hypertension if stated by the patient would indicate the need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
- “It is caused by a tumor of the adrenal gland.”
- “There are no tests to identify the cause.”
- “An arteriogram will show why the hypertension is occurring.”
- “The cause is unknown.”
- “The cause can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging.
- “It is caused by a tumor of the adrenal gland.”
- “An arteriogram will show why the hypertension is occurring.”
- “The cause can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging.
Which of the following would the nurse reinforce after a teaching session on hypertension control as the most important lifestyle modification for the patient with hypertension who is age 59, 71 inches tall, 127 kilograms, and eats a vegetarian diet?
1.Reduce weight.
2.Restrict salt intake.
3.Increase potassium intake.
4.Avoid use of alcohol.
1.Reduce weight.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on hypertension for a patient. Which of the following statements if made by the patient after a teaching session would indicate understanding of what is often the only sign of hypertension?
1.“Sacral edema.”
2.“Elevated blood pressure level.”
3.“Tachycardia.”
4. “Jugular venous distention.”
3.“Tachycardia.”
The nurse is participating in a teaching session on diet for a patient with hypertension. Which of the following statements if made by the patient would indicate understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
1.“Canned fruit and vegetables are best to eat.”
2.“Add salt to food during cooking.”
3.“Increase foods high in saturated fat.”
4.“Choose fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.”
- “Read food labels.”
6.“Be aware of potassium in salt substitutes.”
4.“Choose fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.”
- “Read food labels.”
6.“Be aware of potassium in salt substitutes.”
The nurse is obtaining blood pressure readings for people aged 18 to 39 during a community health fair. For which of the following blood pressure readings would 3- to 5-year screenings be recommended? Select all that apply.
- 108/92 mm Hg
- 110/88 mm Hg
- 112/78 mm Hg
4.118/74 mm Hg
5.142/90 mm Hg
6.160/88 mm Hg
- 112/78 mm Hg
4.118/74 mm Hg
During a health screening, a patient’s blood pressure is confirmed by two nurses to be 220/120 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the patient?
1.“Return to work and have your blood pressure rechecked in 2 days.”
- “Take two doses of blood pressure medication right now.”
3.“Sit quietly while we call 911 to request an ambulance.”
4.“Take off work for the rest of the day and rest.”
3.“Sit quietly while we call 911 to request an ambulance.”
The nurse is reinforcing medication teaching for a patient. The nurse would include which of the following instructions to a patient taking a diuretic?
1.Change position slowly.
2.Eliminate salt in your diet.
3.Take your medication before bed.
4.Empty your bladder after taking the first dose.
Change position slowly
At a follow-up visit, which of the following data would best indicate to the nurse that the patient’s blood pressure therapy has been successful?
- Weight decreased by 3 pounds.
- Diary of dietary intake is within suggested diet.
3.Blood pressure is 118/74 mm Hg.
4.Patient reports walking 30 to 40 minutes daily.
3.Blood pressure is 118/74 mm Hg.
What is the coronary blood flow?
Vena Cava » Right Atrium» Tricuspid »
Right Ventricle» Pulmonic » Pulmonary
Artery » Lungs » Pulmonary Veins» Left
Atrium » Mitral » Left Ventricle» Aortic
Valve » Aorta
What is conduction pathway?
The pathway of elertrical impluses that generates a heartbeat.
What is the rate of the conduction generate SA?
SA: 100 times per minute ; at rest 75 beats per minute
What is the rate of conduction generate AV?
If SA node becomes dysfunctional, AV node cam initiate each heart beat, at a slower rate of 40-60 beats per minute
What is the rate of conduction generate Bundle of HIS?
Generates the beat at the ventricles at a rate of 20 to 35 beats per minute
What is a cardiac cycle?
A cardiac sycle is the sequence of mechanical events that occurs during heartbeat.
