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Chapter 81: Cardiovascular Disorders Flashcards

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Anasarca

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Aneurysm

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Angina Pectoris

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Angiocardiogram

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Angioplasty

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Aphasia

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Arrhythmia

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Arteriogram

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Arteriosclerosis

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Ascites

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Atherectomy

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Atherosclerosis

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Atrial Ablation

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Cardiac Catheterization

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Cardiogenic Shock

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Cardiology

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Cardioversion

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Central Venous Pressure

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Claudication

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Dependent Edema

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Dysrhythmia

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Echocardiography

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Embolus

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Endocarditis

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Fibrillation

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Heart Block

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Hemianopsia

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Hemiplegia

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Hemodynamic Monitoring

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Hypertrophy

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Ischemia

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Jugular Venous Distention

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Myocarditis

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Nonpitting Edema

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Orthopnea

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Pancarditis

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Pericarditis

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Phlebitis

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Pitting Edema

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Pulmonary Artery Occlusion (Wedge) Pressure

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Pulmonary Edema

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Stenosis

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Stent

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Stress Test

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Stroke

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Thrombolytic Therapy

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Thrombophlebitis

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Transient Ischemic Attack

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ACS

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AED

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AMI

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AST

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AV

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BNP

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CABG

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CAD

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CCU

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CICU

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CK, CPK

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CPR

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CVP

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DVT

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ECG

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EPS

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FAST

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HF, CHF

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HDL

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HTN

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ICD

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JVD

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LDH

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LDL

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MI

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NT proBNP

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PAOP, PAWP

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PE

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PROM

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PT

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PTCA

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PTT

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PVC

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RIND

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SBE

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SGOT

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SIE

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TEE

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TIA

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TMLR

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TNI

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TNT

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t-PA

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Raynaud Phenomenon

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

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Telangiectasia

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A group of small dilated blood vessels treated with scleropathy.

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Buerger Disease

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

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Varicose Veins

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

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

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Stress

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

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Pitting

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

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Albuminuria

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

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Hemodynamic

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

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Pericarditis

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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?

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Refrain from caffeine intake.

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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?

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Teach the client to scan to see things.

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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?

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Fever, Bleeding, Dysrythmias.

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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?

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Shakiness.

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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?

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Move 6 feet away from source of electrical interference.

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

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Maintain the client on bed rest.

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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?

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

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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?

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

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

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

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