| Pathophysiology | Assessment | Risk Factors | Manifestations | True or False? |
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What is perfusion?
process in which the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems provide continuous supply of oxygenated blood to cells
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What is S1?
the first heart sound "lub" which is loudest at the apex of the heart
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What is obesity?
overweight patients who have this condition predispose individuals to hypertension
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What is dyspnea (SOB)?
a decrease in oxygenated blood leads to this symptom...
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What is TRUE?
True or false: Men are more likely to have heart attacks earlier in life than women
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What is the inferior vena cava?
this vessel returns blood from the lower body
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What is tachycardia?
heart rate above 100 BPM is known as
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What are African American males?
this ethnicity typically has higher blood pressures than Caucasian males of the same age
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What is edema?
swelling can typically occur in legs or feet because of poor circulation
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What is FALSE?
True or false: I should press both carotoid pulses at the same time.
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What are heart valves?
these structures prevent backflow of blood into the atria
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What is S3?
a ventricular gallop is also known as?
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What is diet and exercise?
a nurse may recommend these 2 lifestyle modifications to lower cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular function
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What is clubbing?
____ occurs when tips of the fingers enlarge and the nails curve around the fingertips
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What is FALSE?
Brachial artery is
True or false: Apical pulse is best pulse to measure blood pressure
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What is cardiac output?
amount of blood pumped by ventricles in 1 minute
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What is erb's point?
the nurse auscultates this sound at the 3rd intercostal space
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What is menopause?
After puberty, women have lower BPs than males. After _______, women generally have higher BPs than before.
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What is capillary refill?
should be less than 3 seconds when pressure is exerted on the area
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What is TRUE?
The chance of having high blood pressure increases as you get older, especially isolated systolic hypertension.
True or False: B/P is often higher in elderly patients.
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What is a dysrhythmia?
an irregular heart rhythm that can be too slow or too fast is considered...
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Temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial, popliteal.
name 3 different pulse points?
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What is 60yrs old?
After _____ years old, cardiac anatomy change leading to decreased cardiac output.
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What is a heart murmur?
harsh, blowing sounds caused by disruption of blood flow to heart.
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What is FALSE?
ECG measures ELECTRICAL activity in heart.
True or False: An ECG monitors perfusion.
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