Cardiopulmonary conditions/rehab quiz 11/10

Question 1

inadequate blood/oxygen supply to tissues

Answer 1

ischemia

Question 2

disturbance in heart rhythm which causes it to beat too fast or too slow

Answer 2

arrhythmia

Question 3

passing out

Answer 3

syncope

Question 4

dizziness, loss of vision, nausea, weakness, sweating, palpitations

Answer 4

pre-syncope

Question 5

build up of fatty substances on the inner walls of the arteries

Answer 5

atherosclerosis

Question 6

hardening of the arteries

Answer 6

arteriosclerosis

Question 7

chest pain

Answer 7

angina

Question 8

what are some unchangeable cardiac risk factors

Answer 8

heredity, male gender, and age

Question 9

what are some changeable cardiac risk factors

Answer 9

cholesterol levels, cigarette smoking, high bp, and an inactive lifestyle

Question 10

what are some factors that are associated with left ventricular enlargement

Answer 10

smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and excessive weight

Question 11

the umbrella term that refers to diseases of the heart or blood vessels

Answer 11

cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Question 12

refers to atherosclerosis of the arteries supplying the heart muscle

Answer 12

coronary artery disease (CAD)

Question 13

another term for a heart attack. causes part of the heart to die.

Answer 13

myocardial infarction (MI)

Question 14

a delicate balance of rest and activity

Answer 14

cardiac rehab

Question 15

when the heart cannot pump effectively and fluid backs up into the lungs or the body

Answer 15

congestive heart failure (CHF)

Question 16

what happens due to valve damage?

Answer 16

CHF, ischemia, or pressure overload

Question 17

When the left ventricle works harder to open the sticky valve, enlarges, and cardiac output decreases

Answer 17

Pressure overload

Question 18

When fluid accumulates in the lungs and cause shortness of breath

Answer 18

Volume overload

Question 19

Uses a balloon tipped catheter, ir can be opened in the area of the blockage to compress the blockage and widen the artery

Answer 19

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

Question 20

When a vein from elsewhere or an artery from your chest wall is used to “bypass” or detour around any blocked arteries to allow blood to flow freely and bring oxygen rich blood to the body

Answer 20

Coronary artery bypass graft

Question 21

No lifting arms above shoulder height
no lifting, pushing, or pulling > 5-10 lbs
no twisting of trunk
no racing behind back
no holding breath during activities
NO driving or sitting in car with air bags

Answer 21

Sternal precautions

Question 22

Rapid, chaotic rhythm that originates from multiple sites within atria-causes abnormal impulses to ventricles, so the heartbeat is irregular

Answer 22

Atrial fibrillation (afib)

Question 23

Rapid fire of electrical impulses but the heart rhythm is more regular or organized

Answer 23

A-flutter

Question 24

A battery operated device that sends electrical impulses to the heart when heart rate becomes too slow or irregular and not able to pump effectively

Answer 24

Pacemaker

Question 25

Improve cardiac condition
improve physical conditioning
reduce symptoms of cardiac distress
Improve overall health
prevent cardiac problems

Answer 25

Rehab focuses for CAD

Question 26

The stabilization of medical condition (1-3 days)

Answer 26

Acute phase of Rehab in MI

Question 27

Supplies oxygen to the blood and removes waste products, primarily carbon dioxide, from the blood

Answer 27

Respiratory system

Question 28

A small incision made into the airway to allow air to pass freely into the lungs

Answer 28

Tracheotomy

Question 29

Damage to the alveolar wall and inflammation of the conducting airways. It is an umbrella term

Answer 29

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)

Question 30

Continuous positive airway pressure

Answer 30

Cpap

Question 31

Supports inhalation but also allows exhalation against less pressure. Bilevel posotive airway pressure

Answer 31

Bipap

Question 32

Sitting: patient bends forward slightly at the waist while supporting the upper body by leaning the forearms on a table or thigh
standing: leaving forward and propping body on a counter or shopping cart

Answer 32

Dyspnea control postures

Question 33

Breathe in slow through nose for 2 counts, through tight pursed lios exhale for 4 counts

Answer 33

Pursed lip breathing