Heart Failure
The provider should be notified if a patient gains this amount of weight.
What is 5 lbs. in 1 week or 2 lbs. in one day?
I am a severe and life-threatening accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lung; can be caused by severe heart failure.
What is pulmonary edema?
I refer to an abnormality or dysfunction of any of the heart’s four valves.
What is valvular heart disease?
We are 3 Common Inflammatory Diseases of the Heart ...
What are pericarditis, myocarditis, and rheumatic heart disease?
A client reports leg pain when walking short distances (intermittent claudication). Hair loss is noted on LLE. What assessment is most appropriate?
A. Check for edema in BLE
B. Compare bilateral posterior tibial pulses
C. Assess BLE for brown discoloration
D. Assess BLE for warmth and redness
What is . . .
B. Compare bilateral posterior tibial pulses
I cause poor cardiac output and consequent inadequate tissue perfusion.
What is left sided heart failure?
I am an IV medication that can be given to decrease anxiety, respiratory distress and decrease venous return.
What is morphine?
A patient with valve disease should take this type medication prior to any invasive dental or
respiratory procedure that may
cause an infection.
What is are prophylactic antibiotics?
Hypertension (HTN) occurs when systolic blood pressure is at or greater than _____ mmHg or diastolic blood pressure is at or greater than _____ mmHg.
What is 130/80?
I am the result of atherosclerosis, usually occurs in the arteries in the legs, and is characterized by inadequate blood flow. My risk factors include HTN, HLD, DM, smoking, obesity (Sedentary Lifestyle), genetics, and advanced age.
What is Peripheral Artery Disease?
I can cause inadequate ventricle output, which leads to systemic venous congestion (peripheral edema).
What is right sided heart failure?
I am pump failure that occurs post-MI with injury to >40% of the left ventricle. My findings include tachycardia, hypotension, poor urinary output, altered LOC, respiratory distress (crackles, tachypnea), cool, clammy skin, decreased peripheral pulses, and chest pain.
What is cardiogenic shock?
I am defined as narrowed opening impedes blood from
moving forward as it should.
What is stenosis
I am an infection of the endocardium due to a complication of rheumatic fever. I am more common in kids and am proceeded by Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngitis. I result in lesions in the heart.
What is Rheumatic Heart Disease?
I am the buildup of tissue pressure that can restrict blood flow. am a medical emergency. My symptoms include tingling, numbness, worsening pain, edema, and unequal pulses. Nurse should anticipate an emergency fasciotomy.
What is Compartment Syndrome?
This lab confirms a diagnosis of HF if elevated and directs how aggressive treatment should be.
What is B-type Natriuretic peptides (BNP)?
I occur when fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac (2-walled sac that encloses the heart and roots
of the main blood vessels). My findings: Hypotension, JVD, Muffled heart sounds, and paradoxical pulse.
What is cardiac tamponade?
All pts with a mechanical valve replacement, A-fib or severe L. Ventricle Dysfunction are on this type medication to decrease risk of a clot (unless
contraindicated).
What is an anticoagulant?
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about risk factors
for inflammatory heart disease. The nurse should instruct
that which of the following conditions is a risk factor for
rheumatic heart disease?
A. COPD
B. Streptococcal pharyngitis
C. Lupus Erythematosus
D. A new tattoo
What is B. Streptococcal pharyngitis?
We are peripheral venous disorders that affect the return of blood flow from the extremities, which can lead to blood stasis/pooling.
What are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Venous Insufficiency, and Varicose Veins?
I am a mechanical pump that assists a heart that is too weak to pump blood through the body.
What is Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?
The patient should be placed in this position pt to maintain adequate ventilation.
What is High-Fowler’s?
Valve disease leads to decreased efficiency of ____________ and decreased ______________.
I am HTN that has a known cause ex: a disease (i.e. kidney disease), or an adverse effect of some medications.
What is secondary HTN?
SOA and chest pain in a pt with a DVT are signs
that the clot may have moved to the _______.
What are the lungs (Pulmonary Embolism!!)?