Cardiovascular Diseases

Question 1

Patients of cardiovascular disease are asymptomatic until….

Answer 1

Compensatory failure

Question 2

Bc the cardiovascular system has tremendous compensation it is important to educate clients to do what two things

Answer 2

1. Frequent monitoring
2. Watching for increased respiratory rate

Question 3

Heart failure results in…

Answer 3

Inadequate tissue perfusion

Question 4

Heart failure results in inadequate tissue perfusion, what are five clinical signs of heart failure

Answer 4

1. Tachypnea (effort to perfuse tissues)
2. Exercise intolerance
3. Weakness
4. Pallor with increased CRT
5. Weight loss cats

Question 5

CHF

Answer 5

Congestive Heart Failure

Question 6

Left sided heart failure causes blood to sit in….

Answer 6

The left ventricle and lungs

Question 7

Left sided heart failure causes….

Answer 7

Pulmonary edema
Pleural effusion (cats)

Question 8

Right sided heart failure causes

Answer 8

Third space effusions

Question 9

Clinical signs of Left sided CHF (4)

Answer 9

1. Respiratory compromise
2. Hypoxemia
3. Abnormal respiratory sounds
4. Coughing (night)

Question 10

Clinical signs of Right sided CHF (4)

Answer 10

1. Venous distension jugular
2. Ascites (fluid in peritoneal cavity)
3. Hepatomegaly
4. Effusions