Chapter 14

Question 1

conduction pathway

Answer 1

the route of electrical impulses within the heart

Question 2

cardiac compromise

Answer 2

a general term used to describe specific signs and symptoms that indicate some type of emergency relating to the heart

Question 3

angina

Answer 3

pain in the chest caused by a lack of sufficient blood and oxygen to the heart muscle

Question 4

myocardial infarction (MI)

Answer 4

a condition that results when the blood supply to a portion of the heart is interrupted -also known as a heart attack

Question 5

heart failure

Answer 5

a condition that develops when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, causing a backup of blood and other fluids within the circulatory system -also may be referred to as congestive heart failure

Question 6

OPQRST

Answer 6

onset
provocation
quality
region/radiate
severity
time

Question 7

nitroglycerin

Answer 7

prescribed to patients with angina

Question 8

aspirin

Answer 8

can be used for treatment of suspected heart attack