Ch. 20 Cardiac emergencies

Question 1

acute coronary syndrome

Answer 1

a blanket term used to represent any symptoms related to lack of oxygen in the heart muscle

Question 2

acute myocardial infarction

Answer 2

the condition in which a portion of the myocardium dies as a result of occlusion; often called a heart attack by laypersons

Question 3

aneurysm

Answer 3

the dilation, or ballooning, of a weakened section of the wall of an artery

Question 4

angina pectoris

Answer 4

pain in the chest occurs when blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion of the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen

Question 5

bradycardia

Answer 5

when the heart rate is slow, usually less than 60 beats per minute

Question 6

cardiac compromise

Answer 6

acute coronary syndrome

Question 7

cardiovascular system

Answer 7

the heart and the blood vessels

Question 8

coronary artery disease

Answer 8

diseases that affect the arteries of the heart

Question 9

dyspnea

Answer 9

shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing

Question 10

dysrhythmia

Answer 10

a disturbance in heart rate and rhythm

Question 11

heart failure

Answer 11

the failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs, the body, or both: formerly known as congestive heart failure

Question 12

nitroglycerin

Answer 12

a medication that dilates the blood vessels

Question 13

occlusion

Answer 13

blockage, as of an artery, by fatty deposits

Question 14

pedal edema

Answer 14

accumulation of fluid in the ankles or feet

Question 15

pulmonary edema

Answer 15

accumulation of fluid in the lungs

Question 16

tachycardia

Answer 16

when the heart rate is fast, more than 100 beats per minute

Question 17

thrombus

Answer 17

a clot formed of blood and plaque attached to the inner wall of an artery or vein

Question 18

beta blocker

Answer 18

increases the amount of oxygen needed by the myocardium