CV System

Question 1

Pericardium

Answer 1

Outer layer of heart wall

Question 2

Epicardium

Answer 2

Visceral layer of serous pericardium

Question 3

Myocardium

Answer 3

Heart muscle

Question 4

Endocardium

Answer 4

Most inner layer

Question 5

Leading Risks of CVD

Answer 5

HTN

High Cholesterol

Smoking

Question 6

Signs/Symtpoms of CVD

Chest, neck, and arm pain, jaw pain due to

Answer 6

Ischemia, MI, Pericarditis, endocarditis, valve dysfunction, aneurysm

Question 7

Signs and Symptoms of CVD
Anemia causing

Answer 7

Lack of oxygen to myocardium

Question 8

Signs/Symptoms CVD
Could be associated with

Answer 8

Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis (sweating), dyspnea, fatigue, pallor (yellow appearance)

Question 9

Signs and Symptoms of CVD
May radiate to

Answer 9

C3/4 dermatome

Question 10

Signs and Symptoms of CVD
Can be confused with

Answer 10

Ulnar nerve

Question 11

Angina is chest pain when the heart doesn’t

Answer 11

Get enough O2

Question 12

Angina can be mistaken with

Answer 12

Indigestion

Question 13

Palpitations are irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) that can occur due to

Answer 13

Caffeine
Anxiety
Exercise

Question 14

Benign Palpitations

Answer 14

Caffeine
Menopause
Side effects of meds
Hyperthyroidism

Question 15

Dyspnea can be

Answer 15

Cardiac or pulmonary in origin

Question 16

Dyspnea on exertion may be

Answer 16

Indicative of impairment

Question 17

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

Answer 17

SOB that awakens a person sleepin in a supine position

Question 18

Orthopnea

Answer 18

SOB that occurs when lying flat

Question 19

Dyspnea relief w/ change in body position indicates

Answer 19

Pulmonary issue

Question 20

Cough typically associated with

Answer 20

Pulmonary conditions

Question 21

LV dysfunction may result in

Answer 21

Pulmonary edema (swelling of blood)

Question 22

Cyanosis

Answer 22

Bluish lips, nail beds, fingers, toes
Dark people: gray
Inadequate O2 levels

Question 23

Peripheral edema is a hallmark of
Often

Answer 23

RV Failure
Bilateral and dependent

Question 24

Peripheral Edema often associated with

Answer 24

Jugular vein distention
Ascites
RUQ pain

Question 25

Claudication is _______ due to _______

Answer 25

Leg pain or cramping due to PVD or CAD

Question 26

Claudication treatment

Answer 26

Walking in intervals

Question 27

Cardiac Syncope is fainting and light headedness due to I _____ leading to _______

Answer 27

Reduced O2 to brain Arrhythmias Poor Ventricular function CAD

Question 28

Fatigue provoked by

Answer 28

Minimal exertions

Question 29

Aging and CV system Reduction in # of

Answer 29

Myocytes

Question 30

Aging and CV System Cardiac ______

Answer 30

Fibrosis

Question 31

Aging and CV System Increased ventricular stiffness and impaired

Answer 31

Diastolic function

Question 32

Aging and CV system Impaired autonomic reflex

Answer 32

Control of HR

Question 33

Aging and CV system Brown atrophy is the accumulation of

Answer 33

Damage to protein

Question 34

Aging and CV system Arterial walls

Answer 34

Stiffen

Question 35

aging and CV system Aorta is

Answer 35

Dilated and elongated

Question 36

Aging and CV system Increased ________ and its severity

Answer 36

Arteriosclerosis

Question 37

Aging and CV system Changes in functional capacity with

Answer 37

Exercise (HR, CO)

Question 38

Major disorders of the myocardium

Answer 38

Ischemic Heart Disease Coronary Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease

Question 39

Coronary arteries carry

Answer 39

O2 to myocardium

Question 40

When arteries are narrowed or blocked, the heart muscle becomes

Answer 40

Ischemic, injured and infarction may result