Chapter 4.4 Describe the circulatory system and related conditions
Hypertension may be caused by : (It can also result from kidney disease, tumors of the adrenal gland, pregnancy, and certain medications.
A hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels.
A heart attack occurs when:
All or part of the blood flow to the heart is blocked
When in chest pain, pressure, and discomfort, its called ____
Angina pectoris
Wit PVD, the legs, feet, arms, and hands feel cool or cold. Nails beds and/or feet become _____. Swelling occurs in the hands and feet.
Ashen blue
When the right side of the heart is affected, blood ___.
Backs up into the legs, feet, of abdomen
When the left side of the heart is affected, blood ___.
Backs up into the lungs
When blood flow to the heart muscle is _____, oxygen and nutrients fail to reach the cells in the region.
Blocked
Normal part of aging:
Blood vessels narrow blood flow decreases heart pumps less efficiently
Hypertension can lead to serious problems such as:
CVA, Heart attack, kidney disease, or blindness
The pumps blood through the blood vessels to the ___.
Cells
The heart muscle that isn't getting enough oxygen causes ____.
Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
WIth a resident that has had an MI, Residents may be on a diet that is low in fat and __.
Cholesterol and/or low in sodium
Symptoms of hypertension:
Complain of headache, blurred vision, and dizziness
When both sides or one side of the heart stops pumping blood properly, its called ____
Congestive heart failure
The circulatory system removes waste products from cels and also helps __.
Control body temperature
______ occurs when the blood vessels in the coronary arteries narrow.
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease, MI, hypertension, r other disorders may all ________.
Damage the heart
Waste products aren't removed, the muscle cells _____, This is called Myocardial infection (MI) or heart attack
Die
Over time, as fatty deposits block the artery, the muscle that was supplied by the blood vessel ___.
Dies
___ are a type of medications that reduces fluid in the body.
Diuretics
Extra pillows may help residers who have trouble breathing. Keeping the head bed _____ may also help breathing.
Elevated
The heart needs more oxygen during ______.
Excitement, exercise, stress, or to digest a heavy meal
PVD is due to ______
Fatty deposits in blood vessels that harden over time.
The blood carries food, oxygen, and other substances cells need to __.
Function properly.
Angina pectoris results from the heart not __.
Getting enough oxygen
_____ are one cause of high blood pressure.
Hardened arteries
CAD can lead to ___.
Heart attack or stroke
The circulatory system supplies food, oxygen and ___.
Hormones to cells.
When blood pressure is consistency 140/90 or higher, a person is diagnosed as having ______, or higher blood pressure.
Hypertension (HTN)
Ulcers of the legs and feet may develop and can become __.
Infected
The circulatory supplies the body with:
Infection-fighting blood cells.
High potassium foods and drinks can help
MIs
Most residents who have had an MI will be placed:
On a regular exercise program
When the blood vessels in the coronary arteries narrow, it reduces the supply of blood to the heart muscle and deprives it of ______.
Oxygen and nutrients
In CAD, narrow blood vessels keep the extra blood with __.
Oxygen from eating to the heart
A person suffering from angina pectoris may sweat or look __. The person may feel dizzy and have trouble breathing.
Pale
_______ is a disease in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands, don't have enough blood circulation.
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
Arteris may become hardened to narrower because of a build-up of _____.
Plaque
The pain of angina pectoris is usually described as :
Pressure or tightness (it occurs on the left side or the center of the chest, behind the sternum or breastbone)
Apply elastic stockings as ordered to ___
Reduce swelling in feet and ankles
_____ Of PVD include, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, inactivity, and obesity.
Risk factos
Treatment of PVD includes:
Surgery, quit smoking, medications, and excercise
Recent studies indicate however, the blood pressure may measure as high as 150/90 in people over _____ without posing enough of a health risk to make it necessary to treat it with medications
age of 60
The circulatory system is made up of:
the heart, blood vessels, and blood
