Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Screenings

Question 1

What is the screenings of Coronary Artery Diseases

Answer 1

severe chest pain and sudden onset wth or with previous diagnosis of angina

Question 2

What is the screenings of Angina Pectoris

Answer 2

symptoms of angina seek assessment

Question 3

What is the screenings of Myocardial Infarction

Answer 3

early and immediate intervention improves chances for survival

Question 4

What is the screenings of Cardiac Arrest

Answer 4

immediate intervention with instantaneous initiation of CPR and AED use

Question 5

What is the screenings of Essentail Hypertension

Answer 5

no indication of the condition; may seek appointment for headache

Question 6

What is the screenings of Malignant Hypertension

Answer 6

unaware of condition; contact doctor due to elevated BP

Question 7

What is the screenings of Congestive Heart Failure

Answer 7

unexplained chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or swell of limbs requir prompt medical assessment

Question 8

What is the screenings of Cor Pulmonale

Answer 8

unexplained chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or swell of limbs requir prompt medical assessment

Question 9

What is the screenings of Pulmonary Edema

Answer 9

complain of shortness of breath, typically when lying down, should seek emergency care

Question 10

What is the screenings of Cardiomyopathy

Answer 10

reporting dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, palpitatins, and occasional chest pain require prompt assessment

Question 11

What is the screenings of Pericarditis

Answer 11

combination of chest pain are advised to seek medical attention

Question 12

What is the screenings of Myocarditis

Answer 12

complain of dyspnea and palpitations

Question 13

What is the screenings of Endocarditis

Answer 13

persistent fatigue, night sweats, and/or fever requires prompt assessment by physician

Question 14

What is the screenings of Rheumatic Fever

Answer 14

vague symptoms of fatigue, joint pain and fever of episode of URI and sore throat

Question 15

What is the screenings of Rheumatic Heart Disease

Answer 15

vague symptoms of fatigue, joint pain and fever of episode of URI and sore throat

Question 16

What is the screenings of Mitral Stenosis

Answer 16

exertional dyspnea and fatigue that may be accompanied by palpitations require assessment

Question 17

What is the screenings of Mitral Insufficiency

Answer 17

call reporting they are very tired and difficulty breathing

Question 18

What is the screenings of Mitral Valve Prolapse

Answer 18

unaware of condition; diagnosed incidentally

Question 19

What is the screenings of Arrhythmias

Answer 19

feeling abnormal heartbeats, usually as missed beats, palpitation, or rapid heartbeats require assessment

Question 20

What is the screenings of Shock

Answer 20

immediate entry to emergency medical system

Question 21

What is the screenings of Cardiogenic Shock

Answer 21

immediate entry to emergency medical system

Question 22

What is the screenings of Cardiac Tamponade

Answer 22

immediate entry to emergency medical system

Question 23

What is the screenings of Emboli

Answer 23

severe pain in an extremity that is accompanied by paleness, numbness, and coolness in the area requires prompt assessment

Question 24

What is the screenings of Atherosclerosis

Answer 24

symptoms of angina, dizziness, elevated blood pressure, and shortness of breath require assessment

Question 25

What is the screenings of Aneurysms

Answer 25

pulsating mass in abdomen require assessment; with symptoms of impending or evolving rupture require entry to emergency medical system

Question 26

What is the screenings of Phlebitis

Answer 26

swelling, redness, warmth, and pain in a limb require prompt assessment by physician

Question 27

What is the screenings of Thrombophlebitis

Answer 27

swelling, redness, warmth, and pain in a limb require prompt assessment by physician

Question 28

What is the screenings of Varicose Veins

Answer 28

not acute distress; cosmetic reasons seek physician

Question 29

What is the screenings of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)

Answer 29

males usually report intense pain in limbs that is aggravated by exercise and relieved by rest usually are scheduled for the next appointment

Question 30

What is the screenings of Raynaud's Disease

Answer 30

those been diagnosed know they need to warm the area gently. Seek medical care if undiagnosed

Question 31

What is the screenings of Anemias

Answer 31

diagnosed incidentally to exam inless hemorrhagic

Question 32

What is the screenings of Agranulocytosis

Answer 32

severe fatigue and weakness followed by sore throat, ulcerations on the oral mucosa, dysphagia, an elevated body temperature seek medical care

Question 33

What is the screenings of Polycythemia

Answer 33

headaches, dyspnea, irritable, mental sluggishness, dizziness to seek medical attention

Question 34

What is the screenings of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Answer 34

complaining of bone pain, weight loss, sore throat, fatigue, night sweats, weakness, bleeding of gingiva, seek assessment

Question 35

What is the screenings of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Answer 35

weight loss, fever, night sweats, swelling of cervical lymph nodes seek attention

Question 36

What is the screenings of Lymphedema

Answer 36

unilateral limb swelling require assessment

Question 37

What is the screenings of Lymphangitis

Answer 37

reporting fever, chills, generalized malaise with tenderness seek medical attention

Question 38

What is the screenings of Hodkin's Disease

Answer 38

painless enlargement of cervical lymph nodes, fatigue, pruritus should be seen immediately

Question 39

What is the screenings of Non-Hodkin's Lymphoma

Answer 39

painless enlargement of cervical lymph nodes, fatigue, pruritus should be seen immediately; tonsil and adenoid enlargement as well

Question 40

What is the screenings of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction

Answer 40

receiving blood transfusions will be in hospital environment. Already be screened mandatory

Question 41

What is the screenings of Classic Hemphilia

Answer 41

male infant, toddler, or child has experienced unexplained prolonged bleeding

Question 42

What is the screenings of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Answer 42

will be in an in-patient facility. Immediate response will occur