Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Screenings Flashcards
What is the screenings of Coronary Artery Diseases
severe chest pain and sudden onset wth or with previous diagnosis of angina
What is the screenings of Angina Pectoris
symptoms of angina seek assessment
What is the screenings of Myocardial Infarction
early and immediate intervention improves chances for survival
What is the screenings of Cardiac Arrest
immediate intervention with instantaneous initiation of CPR and AED use
What is the screenings of Essentail Hypertension
no indication of the condition; may seek appointment for headache
What is the screenings of Malignant Hypertension
unaware of condition; contact doctor due to elevated BP
What is the screenings of Congestive Heart Failure
unexplained chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or swell of limbs requir prompt medical assessment
What is the screenings of Cor Pulmonale
unexplained chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or swell of limbs requir prompt medical assessment
What is the screenings of Pulmonary Edema
complain of shortness of breath, typically when lying down, should seek emergency care
What is the screenings of Cardiomyopathy
reporting dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, palpitatins, and occasional chest pain require prompt assessment
What is the screenings of Pericarditis
combination of chest pain are advised to seek medical attention
What is the screenings of Myocarditis
complain of dyspnea and palpitations
What is the screenings of Endocarditis
persistent fatigue, night sweats, and/or fever requires prompt assessment by physician
What is the screenings of Rheumatic Fever
vague symptoms of fatigue, joint pain and fever of episode of URI and sore throat
What is the screenings of Rheumatic Heart Disease
vague symptoms of fatigue, joint pain and fever of episode of URI and sore throat
What is the screenings of Mitral Stenosis
exertional dyspnea and fatigue that may be accompanied by palpitations require assessment
What is the screenings of Mitral Insufficiency
call reporting they are very tired and difficulty breathing
What is the screenings of Mitral Valve Prolapse
unaware of condition; diagnosed incidentally
What is the screenings of Arrhythmias
feeling abnormal heartbeats, usually as missed beats, palpitation, or rapid heartbeats require assessment
What is the screenings of Shock
immediate entry to emergency medical system
What is the screenings of Cardiogenic Shock
immediate entry to emergency medical system
What is the screenings of Cardiac Tamponade
immediate entry to emergency medical system
What is the screenings of Emboli
severe pain in an extremity that is accompanied by paleness, numbness, and coolness in the area requires prompt assessment
What is the screenings of Atherosclerosis
symptoms of angina, dizziness, elevated blood pressure, and shortness of breath require assessment
What is the screenings of Aneurysms
pulsating mass in abdomen require assessment; with symptoms of impending or evolving rupture require entry to emergency medical system
What is the screenings of Phlebitis
swelling, redness, warmth, and pain in a limb require prompt assessment by physician
What is the screenings of Thrombophlebitis
swelling, redness, warmth, and pain in a limb require prompt assessment by physician
What is the screenings of Varicose Veins
not acute distress; cosmetic reasons seek physician
What is the screenings of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)
males usually report intense pain in limbs that is aggravated by exercise and relieved by rest usually are scheduled for the next appointment
What is the screenings of Raynaud’s Disease
those been diagnosed know they need to warm the area gently. Seek medical care if undiagnosed
What is the screenings of Anemias
diagnosed incidentally to exam inless hemorrhagic
What is the screenings of Agranulocytosis
severe fatigue and weakness followed by sore throat, ulcerations on the oral mucosa, dysphagia, an elevated body temperature seek medical care
What is the screenings of Polycythemia
headaches, dyspnea, irritable, mental sluggishness, dizziness to seek medical attention
What is the screenings of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
complaining of bone pain, weight loss, sore throat, fatigue, night sweats, weakness, bleeding of gingiva, seek assessment
What is the screenings of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
weight loss, fever, night sweats, swelling of cervical lymph nodes seek attention
What is the screenings of Lymphedema
unilateral limb swelling require assessment
What is the screenings of Lymphangitis
reporting fever, chills, generalized malaise with tenderness seek medical attention
What is the screenings of Hodkin’s Disease
painless enlargement of cervical lymph nodes, fatigue, pruritus should be seen immediately
What is the screenings of Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma
painless enlargement of cervical lymph nodes, fatigue, pruritus should be seen immediately; tonsil and adenoid enlargement as well
What is the screenings of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction
receiving blood transfusions will be in hospital environment. Already be screened mandatory
What is the screenings of Classic Hemphilia
male infant, toddler, or child has experienced unexplained prolonged bleeding
What is the screenings of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
will be in an in-patient facility. Immediate response will occur
