Exam 3 practice questions
Left-sided heart failure is characterized by
Pulmonary congestion
The common denominator in all forms of heart failure is
Reduced cardiac output
It can be explained to a patient that high blood pressure increases the risk of
Stroke Renal disease Ischemic heart disease
Hypertrophy of the right ventricle is a compensatory response to
pulmonary stenosis
Cardiogenic shock is characterized by
reduced cardiac output
Restriction of which electrolytes is recommended in the management of high blood pressure?
Sodium
Sepsis has been recently redefined as
A systemic inflammatory response to infection
Massive release of histamine with consequent vasodilation and hypotension occurs with what type of shock?
Anaphylactic
Rheumatic heart disease is most often a consequence of
Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
Dysrhythmias are significant since they
Can indicate an underlying disorder Can impair cardiac output
Hypotension, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are classic manifestations of
Cardiac tamponade
A patient presents to the emergency department with a diastolic blood pressure of 132 mm Hg, retinopathy, and symptoms of an ischemic stroke. This symptomology is likely the result of
Hypertensive crisis
A patient had a history of falls, syncope, dizziness, and blurred vision. The patient's symptomology is most likely related to
Hypotension
While hospitalized, an elderly patient with a history of myocardial infraction was noted to have high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). What is the significance of this finding?
Increased LDL levels are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease
Cor pulmonary refers to
Right ventricular hypertrophy secondary to pulmonary hypertension
After sitting in a chair for an hour, an elderly patient develops moderate lower extremity edema. His edema is most likely a consequence of
Right-sided heart failure
A patient presenting with fever, hypotension, and acidosis is most likely to be experiencing what type of shock?
Septic
The majority of cases of anaphylactic shock occur when a sensitized individual comes in contact with
Antibiotics
After being diagnosed with hypertension, a patient returns to the clinic 6 weeks later. The patient reports "moderate" adherence to the recommended life changes and has experienced a decreased from 165/96 mm Hg to 148/90 mm Hg in blood pressure. What is the most appropriate intervention for this patient at this time?
Continue lifestyle modifications only
Which causes of shock are considered to be obstructive?
Pulmonary embolus Cardiac tamponade Tension pneumothorax