Deck 13: Assessment and Treatment of the Patient With Cardiac Emergencies

Question 1

________ angina generally indicates a progression of atherosclerotic heart disease and is also referred to as "preinfarctional" angina.

A) Ateliosis
B) Unstable
C) Stable
D) Predictable

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The narrowed coronary arterial walls,secondary to fatty deposits is called:

A) atherogenesis.
B) atheronecrosis.
C) atheromatosis.
D) atherosclerosis.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The 12-lead EKG is not utilized to rule out an acute myocardial infarction.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The term that is used for profuse sweating is:

A) ecchymosis.
B) pericarditis.
C) pleurisy.
D) diaphoresis.

Question 5

The most common presenting symptom of cardiac disease in patients is:

A) hypertension.
B) dry skin.
C) chest pain.
D) None of the above

Question 6

Inflammation of the covering of the lungs is called:

A) pleurisy.
B) pericarditis.
C) peritonitis.
D) percutaneous.

Question 7

________ angina most often occurs when the coronary arteries experience spasms and constrict.

A) Prinzmetal's
B) Synchronous
C) Wenckebach's
D) Mobitz's

Question 8

The symptoms of ________ angina will usually respond well to appropriate treatment,including rest and the administration of oxygen.

A) systemic
B) stable
C) unstable
D) nonpredictable

Question 9

The backup of blood into the pulmonary system that causes plasma to mix with and displace alveolar air is ________ edema.

A) pericardial
B) pulmonary
C) percutaneous
D) cardiac

Question 10

The pain associated with angina is:

A) usually not precipitated by exercise.
B) not relieved by the use of nitroglycerin.
C) not relieved by rest.
D) brought on by stress or exercise and relieved by rest.

Question 11

The most common cause of heart attacks that results in blockage of the coronary arteries is:

A) thymelcosis formation.
B) thrypsis formation.
C) thrombus formation.
D) thyroaplasia formation.

Question 12

The most important drug that any patient with chest pain can receive is:

A) nipride.
B) lidocaine.
C) dopamine.
D) oxygen.

Question 13

The type of pain associated with myocardial infarction is usually pain that lasts:

A) more than 2 hours,not relieved by nitroglycerin.
B) more than 2 hours,but is relieved by nitroglycerin.
C) less than 10 minutes and is relieved by nitroglycerin.
D) less than 3 minutes and is not relieved by nitroglycerin.

Question 14

The inability to perceive pain due to diseases of the nerves is called:

A) stenosis.
B) thrombosis.
C) neuropathy.
D) stuporous.

Question 15

Low oxygen levels in the blood are referred to as:

A) ischemia.
B) hypoxia.
C) hypertension.
D) hypophoria.

Question 16

Pain that results from a reduction in blood supply to myocardial tissue is called:

A) angietasia.
B) angina pectoris.
C) angioblastoma.
D) myocardial infection.

Question 17

Inflammation of the pericardial sac is called:

A) pectoralis.
B) parasitosis.
C) pericarditis.
D) pectenosis.

Question 18

The inability of a patient's left ventricle to function in an adequate capacity as to sustain sufficient systemic cardiac output is:

A) left ventricular failure.
B) right atrial failure.
C) left septal failure.
D) right ventricular failure.

Question 19

Which medication is given to cardiac patients who are having chest pain because it causes dilation of the blood vessels that reduce workload of the heart?

A) Nesiritide
B) Norepinephrine
C) Nitroglycerin
D) Neosynephrine

Question 20

An acute ________ results from a prolonged lack of blood flow to a portion of the heart tissue.

A) atherosclerosis
B) myocardial infarction
C) angina pectoris
D) vasospastic angina

Question 21

All of the following are signs and symptoms of cardiac pericardial tamponade EXCEPT:

A) diminished breath sounds.
B) narrowing pulse pressure.
C) muffled heart sounds.
D) distention of the jugular veins.

Question 22

Hypotension secondary to right heart failure most often mimics ________ shock.

A) spinal
B) neurogenic
C) cardiogenic
D) hemologic

Question 23

Pulsus ________ is when the systolic blood pressure drops more than 10 to 15 mmHg during inspiration.

A) pavus
B) plateau
C) paradoxus
D) tremulous

Question 24

A ________ refers to an excess accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac.

A) percutaneous tamponade
B) pericardiotomy
C) perforation tamponade
D) pericardial tamponade

Question 25

All of the following are medications commonly prescribed to treat the patient experiencing left heart failure EXCEPT:

A) amiodarone.
B) morphine sulfate.
C) nitroglycerin.
D) furosemide.

Question 26

The term that is used to describe labored breathing is:

A) syncope.
B) hypokinetic.
C) diaphoresis.
D) dyspnea.

Question 27

Emergency management of left heart failure is aimed at:

A) decreasing myocardial oxygen demand.
B) improving oxygenation and ventilation.
C) improving myocardial contractility.
D) All of the above

Question 28

The inability of the patient's right ventricle to function in an adequate capacity is called right:

A) pulmonary failure.
B) heart failure.
C) heart distention.
D) heart tamponade.

Question 29

Muffled heart sounds,distention of the jugular veins,and narrowing pulse pressure are symptoms of ________ triad.

A) Bryan's
B) Brett's
C) Beck's
D) Beasley's

Question 30

________ shock is when the left ventricular function is so severely compromised that the heart can no longer meet metabolic needs.

A) Pulmonary
B) Systemic
C) Cardiogenic
D) Neurogenic