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