Deck 42: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Question 1

Angina is usually relieved by

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

Answer 1

Rest and nitroglycerin

Question 2

Congenital means

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

Answer 2

To be born with

Question 3

Angina not relieved by nitroglycerin and rest may signal

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

Answer 3

Heart attack

Question 4

Persons with complications from coronary artery disease may need

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Hypertension can lead to the following except

A)Stroke and heart attack
B)Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
C)Heart failure and kidney failure
D)Blindness

Question 8

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 9

Which statement about congenital heart defects is incorrect?

A)With successful treatment,many children grow into healthy adults.
B)Some children need life-long treatment.
C)All children need heart transplants.
D)Some children are treated with drugs.

Question 10

Angina occurs when

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

Question 11

Which is not a sign or symptom of angina?

A)Pain in the jaw,neck,and down one or both arms
B)Pallor,feeling faint,and perspiring
C)Dyspnea
D)Aphasia and dysphagia

Question 12

Which of these blood pressure measurements indicate hypertension?

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

Question 13

With coronary artery disease,the coronary arteries are

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

Question 14

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 15

The following are risk factors for coronary artery disease.Which cannot be controlled?

A)Lack of exercise and being over-weight
B)Smoking and stress
C)Diabetes and hypertension
D)Age,gender,and family history

Question 16

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 17

Which statement about myocardial infarction is incorrect?

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 heart attack.
D)Cardiac arrest is a risk.

Question 18

Angina is

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

Question 19

Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is incorrect?

A)It is usually sudden,severe,and on the left side.
B)It is often described as crushing,stabbing,or squeezing.
C)It may radiate to both arms,the back,neck,jaw,or stomach.
D)It is relieved by rest and nitroglycerin.

Question 20

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

Question 21

Which does not occur with emphysema?

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

Question 22

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 23

After an MI,the person needs

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

Question 24

A patient has heart failure.The person's care plan includes the following.Which should you question?

A)Measure I&O.
B)Encourage fluids.
C)Daily weight.
D)Assist with range-of-motion exercises.

Question 25

What is the major cause of chronic bronchitis?

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

Question 26

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 27

A person has chronic bronchitis.You expect the following signs and symptoms except

A)Productive cough,possibly with pus
B)Difficulty breathing
C)Barrel chest
D)Fatigue

Question 28

Which is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD?

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

Question 29

Heart failure means that the heart

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

Question 30

The left side of the heart cannot pump blood normally.Signs and symptoms include the following except

A)No pulse,no respirations,and no blood pressure
B)Dyspnea,sputum,cough,and gurgling sounds in the lungs
C)Confusion,dizziness,and fainting
D)Pallor and low urinary output

Question 31

Which position is usually preferred by persons with heart failure?

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

Question 32

A resident has emphysema.You expect the following signs and symptoms except

A)Productive cough,possibly with pus
B)Difficulty breathing
C)Barrel chest
D)Fever

Question 33

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 34

COPD interferes with

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

Question 35

A person has chronic bronchitis.Treatment involves the following except

A)Oxygen therapy
B)Breathing exercises
C)Prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections
D)Artificial airways

Question 36

What is the most common cause of emphysema?

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

Question 37

Which statement about asthma is incorrect?

A)Air passages narrow.
B)Wheezing and cough are common.
C)Fear causes an asthma attack to become worse.
D)The person has fever,pain,and chills.

Question 38

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 39

A resident has emphysema.You expect the person's treatment to include the following except

A)Oxygen therapy
B)Breathing exercises
C)Drug therapy
D)Diet therapy

Question 40

Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is incorrect?

A)The person may complain of indigestion or heartburn.
B)The person is fearful and has a feeling of doom.
C)Perspiration and cold,clammy skin are common.
D)Hypertension and a strong pulse usually occur.

Question 41

Lymph nodes are found in all of the following areas within the body except:

A)Neck
B)Underarm
C)Pelvis
D)Knee

Question 42

Lymphedema usually affects an arm or leg.

Question 43

Which statement about TB is incorrect?

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 TB drugs.
D)TB is detected by chest x-ray and TB testing.

Question 44

Influenza is caused by

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

Question 45

Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include all of the following except:

A)Loud snoring
B)Difficulty falling asleep
C)Headache in the morning
D)Daytime sleepiness

Question 46

Which statement about pneumonia is incorrect?

A)It is an inflammation and infection of lung tissue.
B)Affected tissues fill with fluid.
C)Affected alveoli are enlarged and less elastic.
D)The person has fever,chills,painful cough,and chest pain on breathing.

Question 47

Signs and symptoms of lymphoma include all of the following except:

A)Weight gain
B)Night sweats
C)Fever
D)Itching

Question 48

A resident has pneumonia.The following are 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 49

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

Question 50

A patient has pneumonia.The colors of sputum may be all of the following except

A)Green
B)Yellowish
C)Rust-colored
D)Red

Question 51

The most common cause of sleep apnea is

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

Question 52

A patient has TB.Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions are needed.

Question 53

Tuberculosis TB is spread by

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

Question 54

The following signal influenza in older persons except

A)Change in mental status
B)A body temperature below normal range
C)Fatigue
D)Increased appetite and fluid intake