Cardiovascular: Level 2 and 3

Question 1

An enlargement or bulging of the aorta, usually due to weakening of the aortic wall. Associated with an increased risk for an aortic dissection.

Answer 1

Aortic aneurysm

Question 2

Condition in which the arterial wall of the aorta splits or tears; can lead to death if not treated immediately.

Answer 2

Aortic dissection

Question 3

What should you be concerned about if a patient c/o a tearing sensation in her/his back?

Answer 3

Aortic dissection

Question 4

Procedure used to diagnose and treat heart conditions such as narrowed or blocked blood vessels.

Answer 4

Cardiac catheterization

Question 5

Pain caused by too little blood flow, usually occurs during exercise, generally effecting the leg.

Answer 5

Claudication

Question 6

Enlarged heart.

Answer 6

Cardiomegaly

Question 7

Ultrasound of the heart, used to examine movement of the heart.

Answer 7

Echocardiogram

Question 8

Presence of an extra third or fourth heart sound resembling the sound of a galloping horse.

Answer 8

Gallop

Question 9

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

Answer 9

Myocarditis

Question 10

A heart attack not seen on the EKG which is diagnosed by an elevated troponin level in the blood.

Answer 10

NSTEMI (Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)

Question 11

PAC

Answer 11

Premature atrial contraction, can be visualized on an EKG.