Chapter 5

Question 1

asystole

Answer 1

When no rhythm or electrical current is traveling through the cardiac conduction system.

Question 2

cardiac ouput

Answer 2

Observation guidelines used to assess the blood supply to the vital organs of the body to maintain normal function.

Question 3

hypotension

Answer 3

Condition in which the patient’s blood pressure is not adequate to maintain good blood supply to the vital organs.

Question 4

ischemia

Answer 4

Lack of blood supply to an area of tissue due to a blockage in the circulation to that area.

Question 5

J point

Answer 5

A point on the QRS complex where the depolarization is completed and repolarization starts.

Question 6

palpitations

Answer 6

Fast, irregular heartbeat sensation felt by the patient, which may or may not be associated with complaints of chest pain.

Question 7

syncope

Answer 7

Condition when the patient loses consciousness (fainting).

Question 8

vagal point

Answer 8

Condition in which impulses over the vagus nerve exert a continuous inhibitory effect upon the heart and cause a decrease in heart rate.

Question 9

heart rate less than 60 bpm

Answer 9

bradycardia

Question 10

the amount of blood being pumped by the heart

Answer 10

cardiac ouput