Chapter 20

Question 1

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

Answer 1

Any symptoms of lack of oxygen to the heart muscles

Question 2

Dyspnea

Answer 2

Shortness of breath

Question 3

Coronary artery disease (CAD)

Answer 3

Disease that effects the arteries of the heart

Question 4

Angina pectoris

Answer 4

a medical condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort, often caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle

Question 5

Thrombus

Answer 5

A clot consisting of blood and plaque attached to the inner wall of an artery/vein

Question 6

Embolism

Answer 6

Clot or other foreign material brought to vessel by blood flow

Question 7

Dysrhythmia

Answer 7

Disturbance of heart rate and rhythm

Question 8

Pedal edema

Answer 8

Fluid buildup in the feet or ankles

Question 9

Aneurysm

Answer 9

Dilation or ballooning of the wall of an artery

Question 10

Ischemia

Answer 10

a condition where there is insufficient blood flow to a part of the body, often due to a blocked or narrowed blood vessel

Question 11

Fibrinolytic

Answer 11

the process involving the dissolution of blood clots

Question 12

Clot buster

Answer 12

clot buster, or thrombolytic, is a type of medication used to dissolve or break down blood clots. These medications are often employed in medical settings to treat conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Question 13

CHF

Answer 13

Congestive Heart Failure. It’s a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and other parts of the body

Question 14

Aspiration

Answer 14

the inhalation of foreign objects or fluids into the respiratory tract, usually into the lungs. This can lead to pneumonia or other respiratory issues

Question 15

Meningitis

Answer 15

an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is often caused by viral or bacterial infections, with bacterial meningitis being more severe. Symptoms may include headache, fever, and a stiff neck

Question 16

Right side heart failure symptoms

Answer 16

Peripheral Edema, enlarged liver, and fluid in the veins

Question 17

Left side heart failure

Answer 17

Pulmonary edema, Fatigue and Weakness, and fluid retention

Question 18

AED rhythms

Answer 18

1. Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib): A chaotic, rapid heartbeat in the heart’s ventricles.
2. Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT): A fast, regular beating of the heart’s ventricles without a pulse.

Question 19

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Answer 19

“mini-stroke.” It occurs when there is a temporary disruption of blood flow to part of the brain, leading to temporary neurological symptoms. These symptoms can include sudden weakness or numbness in the face or limbs, difficulty speaking, and temporary vision loss, but should resolve in a few minutes to a few hours

Question 20

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or stroke

Answer 20

occurs when there is a sudden interruption or reduction of blood flow to the brain, leading to damage of brain tissue

Question 21

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Answer 21

when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by a blood clot, leading to damage or death of the heart tissue.

Question 22

Coronary Artery Disease

Answer 22

coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of cholesterol, fatty deposits, and other substances known as plaque

Question 23

Hypertension

Answer 23

High blood pressure

Question 24

Emphysema

Answer 24

progressive lung disease that primarily affects the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. It’s often linked to long-term smoking

Question 25

Aystole

Answer 25

absence of electrical activity in the heart, leading to a lack of contractions