Cardiovascular Studies

Question 1

A cardiovascular study that records the electrical activity of the heart on paper

Answer 1

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Question 2

This helps assess congenital heart disease, myocardial infarction or ischemia, the function of heart valves, and detect arrhythmias, pericarditis, and electrolyte imbalances.

Answer 2

Electrocardiogram

Question 3

True or False

Prior to the procedure of ECG, shaving may be done to areas that are highly occupied with hair growth

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A cardiovascular study that is a non-invasive ultrasound procedure, uses high-frequency sound waves and allows visualization of the size, shape, position, thickness, and movement of cardiac structures.

Answer 4

Echocardiography (2D Echo)

Question 5

True or False:

During the Echocardiography (2D Echo), the client is allowed to move throughout the procedure.

Answer 5

False - Instruct the client to remain still throughout the procedure because movement produces unreliable results.

Question 6

It records electrical cardiac activity on a continuous basis for 24 hours. it is non-invasive as it involves the use of a portable device worn around the waist or over the shoulder that records electrical impulse on a magnetic tape

Answer 6

Holter monitor

Question 7

This helps detect arrhythmias that occur during normal activities and evaluate activity intolerance related to oxygen supply and demand imbalance

Answer 7

Holter Monitor

Question 8

True or False:

During the use of a Holter monitor, it is important to avoid contact with electrical devices that can affect the strip tracings (shavers, toothbrush, massager, blanket) and to avoid showers and tub bathing.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

It is a non-invasive procedure that measures cardiac function during physical stress

Answer 9

Cardiac Stress Testing

Question 10

It helps determine the functional capacity of the heart after an MI or heart surgery and the effectiveness of anti-anginal or antiarrhythmic medications

Answer 10

Cardiac Stress Testing

Question 11

True or False:

Cardiac Catheterization refers to the invasive diagnostic procedure in which radiopaque arterial and venous catheters are introduced into selected blood vessels of the right and left sides of the heart

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What are the uses of cardiac catheterization?

Answer 12

• Diagnose CAD
• Assess coronary artery patency
• Determine the extent of atherosclerosis
• Determine whether revascularization procedure
• Diagnose pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Treat stenotic heart valves via percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty

Question 13

True or False:

Prior to the procedure of cardiac catheterization, the client must be instructed to fast, usually for 8 to 12 hours

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False:

For the procedure of cardiac stress testing, stimulants such as tobacco and caffeine must be avoided.

Answer 14

True