Exam 23: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Individuals with Raynaud disease need to be counseled to avoid which of the following conditions to prevent severe symptoms?

Most cases of combined systolic and diastolic hypertension have no known cause and are documented on the chart as _____ hypertension.

A nurse recalls acute orthostatic hypotension can be caused by (select all that apply):

A 56-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for a checkup.Physical exam reveals edema,hepatomegaly,and muffled heart sounds.Which of the following is of greatest concern to the nurse?

While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS),which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC)that leads to venous distention of the upper extremities and head.

A 68-year-old female is experiencing left heart failure.Physical exam reveals elevated blood pressure.The nurse understands this is most likely caused by:

A 72-year-old female has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis.An echocardiogram reveals backflow of blood into the left ventricle.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart?

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm.Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located?

A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with chronic pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance.Which of the following heart failures should the nurse assess for in this patient?

Which condition should cause the nurse to assess for high-output failure in a patient?

A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock.Which principle should the nurse remember? During shock states,glucose uptake is usually:

A 32-year-old female presents with lower leg pain,with swelling and redness.While obtaining the patient's history,which finding could have caused her condition?

A patient has been researching cardiac cells on the internet.Which information indicates the patient has a good understanding? Cardiac cells can withstand ischemic conditions for _____ minutes before irreversible cell injury occurs.

A 15-year-old male who is allergic to peanuts eats a peanut butter cup.He then goes into anaphylactic shock.Which assessment findings will the nurse assess for?

A 52-year-old male is diagnosed with primary hypertension.He has no other health problems.Present treatment would cause the nurse to anticipate administering which drug to the patient?

A 50-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI).He is being treated for shock.His cardiopulmonary symptoms include low blood pressure,tachycardia,and tachypnea.His skin is pale and cool.The primary cause of his shock is most likely:

A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right ventricular myocardial infarction.Which of the following symptoms are specifically related to her right heart failure?

What term should the nurse document for a detached blood clot?

A 50-year-old obese male with hypertension and coronary artery disease visits a nutritionist for food counseling.He has an elevated level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL).Which of the following should the nurse advise him to avoid?

Upon assessment of the patient,the nurse finds a widened pulse pressure and throbbing peripheral pulses.Which valve disorder does the nurse suspect?