unit 4 review: AHA

Question 1

which type of congestive heart failure is associated with ‘white frothy sputum’ ?

Answer 1

left congestive heart failure

Question 2

one possible outcome after having a stroke =

Answer 2

aphasia (difficulty speaking)

Question 3

if someone has red, swollen leg what could this be a sign of?

Answer 3

deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Question 4

hypertension, is it a disease on its own?

Answer 4

yes!!

Question 5

what disease if left undetected can lead to stroke, heart failure, and kidney damage?

Answer 5

hypertension

Question 6

bp that is consistently above —- is hypertension

Answer 6

130/80 mm Hg

Question 7

heart not getting enough oxygen is called

Answer 7

ischemia

Question 8

someone having a pulmonary embolism may complain of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and?

Answer 8

cyanosis (blue/white skin color)

Question 9

when a blood clot leaves and goes for the brain it’s called?

Answer 9

a stroke (cerebrovascular accident)

Question 10

damage of inner-linning of the vessels that causes hardening, and thickening is called

Answer 10

arteriosclerosis

Question 11

the buildup of fatty deposits =

Answer 11

plaque

Question 12

a blood clot or loosened plaque is called a — when it forms

Answer 12

thrombus

Question 13

a thrombus is called a — when it moves from the original site

Answer 13

embolus

Question 13

if ischemia is not treated it results in —

Answer 13

cell death

Question 14

when one or more of the coronary arteries becomes blocked by plaque and cell death results, the condition is known as

Answer 14

myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack

Question 15

angina pectoris is a symptom of

Answer 15

arteriosclerosis

Question 16

angina pectoris that occurs at rest or without stress is called

Answer 16

unstable angina

Question 17

diaphoresis is medical term for

Answer 17

sweating, especially a large amount

Question 18

dyspnea is medical term for

Answer 18

shortness of breath

Question 19

when the myocardium is unable to pump effectively =

Answer 19

cardiomyopathy

Question 20

pulmonary edema occurs when

Answer 20

fluid in the lungs reaches the alveoli and interferes with gas exchange.

Question 21

fluid buildup in the body is known as

Answer 21

peripheral edema

Question 22

peripheral edema causes

Answer 22

swelling in lower legs, ankles, and feet

Question 23

congestive heart failure happens when

Answer 23

the heart is unable to pump effectively.

Question 24

if dysfunction begins on the right side of the heart

Answer 24

blood backs up in the large veins returning blood from the body to the right atrium, especially the jugular veins on either side of neck.

Question 25

blood can back up in large organs that filter blood like

Answer 25

liver and spleen

Question 26

pulmonary embolism is most often caused by

Answer 26

clots originally formed in lower extremities.

Question 27

IDENTIFY CONDITION:
a condition in which a blood clot forms in the veins of the legs or less commonly, the pelvis or arms

Answer 27

deep vein thrombosis

Question 28

IDENTIFY CONDITION:
a sudden blockage in a lung artery. it usually occurs when a blood clot breaks loose & travels through the bloodstream to the lungs.

Answer 28

pulmonary embolism

Question 29

IDENTIFY CONDITION:
blood clots that block the arteries leading to the brain, or travel to the brain cause this.

Answer 29

cerebrovascular accident or stroke

Question 30

IDENTIFY CONDITION:
— can cause increased blood pressure and decreased blood flow to the heart muscle

Answer 30

CAD

coronary artery disease

Question 31

true or false:
total blockage of an artery can cause heart attack

Answer 31

true

Question 32

in cardiomyopathy the heart beats less efficiently because of

Answer 32

enlargement or thinning of muscle.

Question 33

which conditions relate to blood clots?

Answer 33

CVA (stroke), DVT, and pulmonary embolism

Question 34

IDENTIFY CONDITION:
fluid buildup in the lungs that interferes with gas exchange

Answer 34

pulmonary edema

Question 35

pulmonary embolism is a dangerous risk associated with

Answer 35

deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Question 36

a pt with a blood cot may take – to reduce risk of future clots.

Answer 36

blood thinner