Acute Cardiac Disorders
This condition occurs when myocardial ischemia happens without myocardial cell death and cardiac biomarkers remain normal.
Unstable angina
This rhythm originates in the SA node, has a rate of 60–100 bpm, and produces a P wave before every QRS.
Normal sinus rhythm
This clotting disorder in the leg can lead to the life-threatening complication of pulmonary embolism.
Deep vein thrombosis
This upper respiratory infection is viral, treated with supportive care, and does not require antibiotics.
Common cold (viral rhinopharyngitis)
The first action when a patient presents with suspected acute coronary syndrome.
Obtain a 12-lead ECG
A patient with chest pain has ST elevation on ECG and requires rapid reperfusion within 90 minutes.
STEMI
A rhythm with rate >150 bpm, often treated first with vagal maneuvers or IV adenosine.
A rhythm with rate >150 bpm, often treated first with vagal maneuvers or IV adenosine.
The three components of Virchow’s triad increase risk for venous thrombosis.
Venous stasis
Endothelial injury
Hypercoagulability
A patient with white patch-like lesions in the throat after antibiotics likely has this fungal infection.
Oral candidiasis (Candida pharyngitis)
The immediate nursing intervention for ventricular fibrillation.
CPR and defibrillation
A severe elevation in blood pressure ≥180/120 with target organ damage is called this condition.
Hypertensive emergency
This lethal rhythm has chaotic electrical activity and no cardiac output, requiring immediate defibrillation.
Ventricular fibrillation
The six classic symptoms of acute arterial ischemia are called the ___.
6 Ps
A sharp chest pain that worsens with inspiration caused by inflammation of the pleura.
Pleurisy
The best position for a patient experiencing acute decompensated heart failure with dyspnea.
High Fowler’s position
This cardiac condition often occurs 7–10 days after a viral infection and may cause dysrhythmias and heart failure symptoms.
Myocarditis
A rhythm where PR interval progressively lengthens until a beat is dropped.
Second-degree AV block type I (Wenckebach)
A permanent dilation of the abdominal aorta, commonly associated with smoking and hypertension.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
This lung condition results from collapsed alveoli, commonly occurring after surgery.
Atelectasis
The priority intervention when a patient develops phlebitis at an IV site.
Remove the IV catheter
A patient with sharp chest pain that improves when leaning forward most likely has this inflammatory heart condition.
Pericarditis
A rhythm with complete dissociation between atria and ventricles, often requiring pacing.
Third-degree AV block
A sudden onset of back pain, hypotension, and pulsatile abdominal mass suggests this life-threatening event.
AAA rupture
This infectious disease spreads through airborne droplets and requires prolonged exposure.
Tuberculosis
The most critical complication to monitor after percutaneous coronary intervention.
Bleeding or loss of distal perfusion at the catheter insertion site