Chapter 81: Cardiovascular Disorders

Question 1

Anasarca

Question 2

Aneurysm

Question 3

Angina Pectoris

Question 4

Angiocardiogram

Question 5

Angioplasty

Question 6

Aphasia

Question 7

Arrhythmia

Question 8

Arteriogram

Question 9

Arteriosclerosis

Question 10

Ascites

Question 11

Atherectomy

Question 12

Atherosclerosis

Question 13

Atrial Ablation

Question 14

Cardiac Catheterization

Question 15

Cardiogenic Shock

Question 16

Cardiology

Question 17

Cardioversion

Question 18

Central Venous Pressure

Question 19

Claudication

Question 20

Dependent Edema

Question 21

Dysrhythmia

Question 22

Echocardiography

Question 23

Embolus

Question 24

Endocarditis

Question 25

Fibrillation

Question 26

Heart Block

Question 27

Hemianopsia

Question 28

Hemiplegia

Question 29

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Question 30

Hypertrophy

Question 31

Ischemia

Question 32

Jugular Venous Distention

Question 33

Myocarditis

Question 34

Nonpitting Edema

Question 35

Orthopnea

Question 36

Pancarditis

Question 37

Pericarditis

Question 38

Phlebitis

Question 39

Pitting Edema

Question 40

Pulmonary Artery Occlusion (Wedge) Pressure

Question 41

Pulmonary Edema

Question 42

Stenosis

Question 43

Stent

Question 44

Stress Test

Question 45

Stroke

Question 46

Thrombolytic Therapy

Question 47

Thrombophlebitis

Question 48

Transient Ischemic Attack

Question 49

ACS

Question 50

AED

Question 51

AMI

Question 52

AST

Question 53

AV

Question 54

BNP

Question 55

CABG

Question 56

CAD

Question 57

CCU

Question 58

CICU

Question 59

CK, CPK

Question 60

CPR

Question 61

CVP

Question 62

DVT

Question 63

ECG

Question 64

EPS

Question 65

FAST

Question 66

HF, CHF

Question 67

HDL

Question 68

HTN

Question 69

ICD

Question 70

JVD

Question 71

LDH

Question 72

LDL

Question 73

MI

Question 74

NT proBNP

Question 75

PAOP, PAWP

Question 76

PE

Question 77

PROM

Question 78

PT

Question 79

PTCA

Question 80

PTT

Question 81

PVC

Question 82

RIND

Question 83

SBE

Question 84

SGOT

Question 85

SIE

Question 86

TEE

Question 87

TIA

Question 88

TMLR

Question 89

TNI

Question 90

TNT

Question 91

t-PA

Question 92

Raynaud Phenomenon

Answer 92

Extremities are blanched and cold, perspire, and feel numb and prickly.

Question 93

Telangiectasia

Answer 93

A group of small dilated blood vessels treated with scleropathy.

Question 94

Buerger Disease

Answer 94

The first sign is cramping in the calf muscles, brought on by exercise, which disappears with rest.

Question 95

Varicose Veins

Answer 95

Dark, tortuous, superficial veins that become more prominent when the person stands and appear as dark protrusions.

Question 96

A ________ test is used to assess the severity of symptomatic and asymptomatic cardiac disease.

Answer 96

Stress

Question 97

______ edema is a type of edema formed when a finger pressed on a swollen area leaves an indention that lasts longer than normal.

Answer 97

Pitting

Question 98

_________________ one of the symptoms of CHF, refers to the presence of albumin in the urine.

Answer 98

Albuminuria

Question 99

____________ monitoring is a special kind of monitoring used when the heart pressures are increased.

Answer 99

Hemodynamic

Question 100

___________ refers to an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, which may be caused by infection, allergy, malignancy, trauma, or some other nonspecific problem.

Answer 100

Pericarditis

Question 101

A client has undergone treatment for a kidney failure arrives at a healthcare facility for a routine checkup. When assessing the client, the nurse observes a rise in the client’s blood pressure and reports to the healthcare provider, who suspects hypertension. Which instruction should the nurse offer the client to prevent the development of hypertension?

Answer 101

Refrain from caffeine intake.

Question 102

A nurse is caring for a client who has had a CVA. As a result of the CVA, the client is experiencing hemianopsia. Which nursing intervention should the nurse practice when caring for a client with hemianopsia?

Answer 102

Teach the client to scan to see things.

Question 103

A 35-year-old client who is receiving treatment for a cardiovascular disorder is scheduled to undergo thrombolytic therapy. The nurse must monitor for which of the following complications that might occur due to the thrombolytic therapy?

Answer 103

Fever, Bleeding, Dysrythmias.

Question 104

A nurse is caring for a client with a cardiovascular disorder who is scheduled to undergo an angiocardiogram. Which sign should a nurse monitor for after the client has undergone an angiocardiogram?

Answer 104

Shakiness.

Question 105

A patient with a pacemaker implanted arrives at the healthcare facility complaining of dizziness. Which instruction should the nurse offer the client to prevent the dizziness or light-headedness from occurring again?

Answer 105

Move 6 feet away from source of electrical interference.

Question 106

A nurse is required to care for a client with thrombophlebitis. Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform when caring for this client?

Answer 106

Maintain the client on bed rest.

Question 107

A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone cardiac surgery. Which of the following postoperative nursing interventions should the nurse perform when caring for this client?

Answer 107

-Control chest drainage with suction.
-Monitor the client’s body temperature.
-Help relieve the client’s pain.

Question 108

A nurse is caring for a client with CVA who is in an unresponsive state. What are the important nursing activities to implement during this phase?

Answer 108

-Turn the client often, at least once every 2 hours.
-Provide passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises as ordered.
-Encourage coughing and deep breathing.

Question 109

Which of the following symptoms should a nurse monitor for when assessing a client with CHF?

Answer 109

-Numbness or tingling in the fingers.
-Visible pulsation of neck veins.
-Sudden weight gain.