Deck 45: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders

Question 1

The following are risk factors for coronary artery disease.Which can be controlled?

A) Lack of exercise
B) Gender
C) Age
D) Family history

Answer 1

Lack of exercise

Question 2

Hypertension can lead to which of the following?

A) Stroke and heart attack
B) Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
C) Birth defects
D) Deafness

Answer 2

Stroke and heart attack

Question 3

Which of these blood pressure measurements indicates hypertension?

A) 120/70 and 140/90 mm Hg
B) 138/90 and 120/80 mm Hg
C) 150/100 and 110/60 mm Hg
D) 148/90 and 160/100 mm Hg

Answer 3

148/90 and 160/100 mm Hg

Question 4

Which is a sign or symptom of angina?

A) Pain in the knees or feet
B) Pallor or feeling faint
C) Dysphagia
D) Aphasia

Question 5

With coronary artery disease,the coronary arteries are:

A) Hardened and narrow
B) Enlarged and less elastic
C) Infected
D) Opened or bypassed

Question 6

Which statement about congenital heart defects is correct?

A) Despite successful treatment,many children do not grow into healthy adults.
B) Some children need lifelong treatment.
C) All children need heart transplants.
D) All children are treated with drugs for their lifetime.

Question 7

After an MI,the person needs:

A) Rest
B) Surgery
C) Cardiac rehabilitation
D) Dialysis

Question 8

Angina is usually relieved by:

A) Food and fluids
B) Fresh air
C) Rest and nitroglycerin
D) Surgery

Question 9

Angina occurs when:

A) The person is stressed
B) The person is exercising
C) The heart needs more oxygen
D) Blood flow increases

Question 10

Persons with complications from coronary artery disease may need:

A) Bedrest
B) Cardiac rehabilitation
C) Deconditioning
D) Traction

Question 11

A resident has angina.The person needs to:

A) Have nitroglycerin available at all times
B) Have a portable oxygen tank available at all times
C) Stay inside
D) Exercise vigorously

Question 12

Congenital means :

A) A chronic condition
B) To be born with
C) An acute illness
D) A life-long illness

Question 13

Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is correct?

A) It is usually gradual onset with mild pain,felt on the left side.
B) It is often described as crushing,stabbing,or squeezing.
C) It may radiate to both knees,feet,and toes.
D) It is relieved by rest and nitroglycerin.

Question 14

Angina is:

A) Muscle pain
B) Aches and pains
C) Heart pain
D) Chest pain

Question 15

Hypertension is dangerous because it:

A) Is a contagious disease
B) Is a communicable disease
C) Can damage other organs
D) Cannot be treated

Question 16

Angina not relieved by nitroglycerin and rest may signal:

A) Hypertension
B) Stroke
C) Heart failure
D) Heart attack

Question 17

What are the major complications of coronary artery disease?

A) Hypertension,angina,and high blood pressure
B) Angina,myocardial infarction,irregular heartbeats,and sudden death
C) Angina,myocardial infarction,hypertension,and COPD
D) Heart failure,myocardial infarction,and atherosclerosis

Question 18

Risk factors for hypertension include the following.A person cannot change his or her:

A) Age,gender,race,or family history
B) Weight and stress level
C) Diet,tobacco use,and alcohol intake
D) Exercise level

Question 19

Which statement about myocardial infarction is correct?

A) Tissue death occurs from a sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle.
B) The area of damage is always large.
C) The person is having a stroke.
D) Cancer is a risk.

Question 20

A congenital heart defect occurs:

A) During pregnancy
B) Shortly after birth
C) During the first year of the infant's life
D) During the first 3 to 6 years of the child's life

Question 21

What is the major cause of chronic bronchitis?

A) Smoking
B) Infection
C) Air pollution
D) Family history

Question 22

Influenza is caused by:

A) Viruses
B) Immobility
C) Aspiration
D) Bacteria

Question 23

Which is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

A) Pneumonia
B) Influenza
C) Emphysema
D) Asthma

Question 24

A patient has heart failure.The person's care plan should include which of the following?

A) Measure I&O weekly.
B) Encourage fluids.
C) Measure weight daily.
D) Discontinue range-of-motion exercises.

Question 25

A person has heart failure.The person's diet is likely to be:

A) Sodium-controlled
B) High protein
C) High carbohydrate
D) High fat

Question 26

A person has chronic bronchitis.Treatment involves which of the following?

A) Lung transplant
B) Insertion of a chest tube
C) Prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections
D) Artificial airways

Question 27

Which statement about asthma is correct?

A) Air passages are widened.
B) Wheezing and cough are common.
C) There is usually an infection present.
D) The person has fever,pain,and chills.

Question 28

What is the most common cause of emphysema?

A) Smoking
B) Infection
C) Air pollution
D) Family history

Question 29

Which of the following signals influenza in older persons?

A) Runny nose
B) An increased body temperature above normal range
C) Fatigue
D) Increased appetite and fluid intake

Question 30

A resident has emphysema.You expect the person's treatment to include which of the following?

A) Cardiac rehab
B) Breathing exercises
C) Lung transplant
D) Diet therapy

Question 31

Which occurs with emphysema?

A) Alveoli fill with fluid.
B) Alveoli shrink.
C) Air is trapped in alveoli.
D) Alveoli become more elastic.

Question 32

Which statement about pneumonia is correct?

A) It is caused by an allergic response.
B) Affected tissues fill with air.
C) Affected alveoli are enlarged and less elastic.
D) The person has fever,chills,painful cough,and chest pain on breathing.

Question 33

Heart failure means that the heart:

A) Has stopped beating
B) Is damaged
C) Cannot pump blood normally
D) Is old and weak

Question 34

COPD interferes with:

A) Inhalation
B) Blood flow
C) O2 and CO2 exchange
D) Exhalation

Question 35

The right side of the heart cannot pump blood normally.Signs and symptoms include:

A) No pulse,no respirations,and no blood pressure
B) Swollen feet and ankles
C) Dyspnea,cyanosis,and elevated temperature
D) Severe,sudden chest pain

Question 36

A resident has emphysema.You expect which of the following signs and symptoms?

A) Productive cough,possibly with pus
B) Increased energy
C) Sunken chest
D) Fever

Question 37

A resident has emphysema.The person is likely to be most comfortable in:

A) The supine position
B) Fowler's position
C) Upright and slightly forward
D) A side-lying position

Question 38

A person has chronic bronchitis.You expect which of the following signs and symptoms?

A) Dry,non-productive cough
B) Difficulty breathing
C) Barrel chest
D) Increased energy levels

Question 39

A patient has heart failure.The doctor is likely to order:

A) A splint or brace
B) Elastic stockings
C) Trochanter rolls
D) A cane or walker

Question 40

Which position is usually preferred by persons with heart failure?

A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Side-lying
D) Semi-Fowler's

Question 41

Lymphedema usually affects an arm or a leg.

Question 42

Which statement about TB is correct?

A) Persons having frequent close contact with the infected individual are at risk.
B) Symptoms occur 6 weeks after being infected.
C) It is treated with antivirals.
D) TB is detected by a blood analysis.

Question 43

Lymph nodes are found in which of the following areas within the body?

A) Face
B) Breast
C) Pelvis
D) Knee

Question 44

Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include which of the following?

A) Loud snoring
B) Difficulty falling asleep
C) Headache in the evening
D) Nighttime sleepiness

Question 45

Tuberculosis (TB)is spread by:

A) Direct contact
B) Vector
C) Indirect contact
D) Airborne droplets

Question 46

The most common cause of sleep apnea is:

A) Blockage of the airway
B) Snoring
C) Caffeine intake
D) Smoking

Question 47

The person with pre-hypertension will likely develop hypertension in the future.

Question 48

A patient has pneumonia.The sputum may be which of the following?

A) Blue
B) Black
C) Rust-colored
D) Red

Question 49

Signs and symptoms of lymphoma include which of the following?

A) Hair loss
B) Chills
C) Fever
D) Rash

Question 50

A resident has pneumonia.The following is part of the person's care plan.Which should you question?

A) Encourage fluids.
B) Encourage rest.
C) Side-lying position.
D) Change linens as needed.

Question 51

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)recommends flu vaccine for persons 50 years of age and older.

Question 52

A patient has TB.Standard Precautions and isolation precautions are needed.