Cardiology

Question 1

What situations could lead to decreased cardiac output?

Answer 1

Bradycardia, tachycardia, irregular heart rate

Question 2

Indications of a normal sinus rhythm

Answer 2

Every P wave is followed by a QRS
Every QRS is preceded by a P wave
Pulse rate is 75 bpm and regular

Question 3

An individual has a regular resting pulse rate of 55 bpm and can tolerate exercise of varying intensities. What heart rhythm would best describe this individual?

Answer 3

Bradycardia

Question 4

An individual has a resting pulse rate of 105 bpm. What would best describe heart rhythm for this person?

Answer 4

Tachycardia

Question 5

In what situation would you initiate CPR and get an AED?

Answer 5

Individual collapses and no palpable pulses

Question 6

Risk equivalents for coronary artery disease

Answer 6

Peripheral arterial disease
Diabetes mellitus

Question 7

What is the danger of a ruptured atherosclerotic plaque?

Answer 7

Formation of a thrombus that can lead to ischemia and infarction

Question 8

Why is assessment of total amount of METS achieved during an exercise stress test important?

Answer 8

Amount of METS achieved predicts prognosis

Question 9

What is angina

Answer 9

Pain in the chest

Question 10

Symptoms of angina

Answer 10

Dyspnea, dizziness, sweatiness, palpitations, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, apprehension

Question 11

Symptoms of myocardial infarction

Answer 11

Chest pain/discomfort (pressure, crushing, squeezing), dyspnea, sweating, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, anxiety