CHAPTER 11

Question 1

What is the number one cause of death in the US?

Answer 1

Heart disease/Cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Question 2

What are the Coronary Arteries?

Answer 2

The two major arteries that supply the myocardium of the heart with blood.

Question 3

What are Ischemic conditions?

Answer 3

Insufficient blood flow to the heart over time

Question 4

What is Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction?

Answer 4

Weakened muscle of the heart leads to inadequate blood flow

Question 5

What is the difference in medical management between cardiac conditions and pulmonary conditions?

Answer 5

Cardiac conditions- used to alter rate rhythym or contractions and improve blood flow
Pulmonary conditions- drugs are used to
promote bronchodilation and decrease inflammation

Question 5

What are the phases of recovery

Answer 5

Phase I: acute (inpatient; ADL)
* Phase II: subacute (outpatient; monitored)
* Phase III: intensive rehabilitation (outpatient; more
independence)
* Phase IV: ongoing rehabilitation (outpatient; self-monitor)