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Vital Signs and Cardiac Disorders
Vital Signs and Cardiac Disorders
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A review to prepare for Exam 1 for PTA Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary Conditions.
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1
If the blood pressure cuff is too small, the reading will be...
Lower than actual
Size of cuff doesn't affect reading
Higher than actual
2
The pacemaker of the heart is the...
Ventricular node
Sinus node
Purkinje fibers
Atrial node
3
Which condition is associated with poor conduction?
Diabetes
Myocardial infarction
Atrial fibrillation
Congestive heart failure
4
What is the
primary
cause for the progression of atherosclerosis?
Hardening of the arteries
Inflammation
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
5
The BP reading that would cause you to terminate an exercise session would be...?
Systolic BP increase to 180 mmHg
No change in systolic BP with exercise
Diastolic BP decrease >10 mmHg
Systolic BP decrease 5 mmHg
6
What is the pulse ox reading that would prompt you to consult the PT before treating the pt?
82
94
90
85
7
Respiration takes place in which part of the lungs?
Alveoli
Trachea
Mainstem bronchi and alveoli
Mainstem bronchi
8
What occurs when there is increased oxygen demand on the heart?
Pulse ox increases
Blood pressure increases
Heart rate increases
HR and BP increase
9
Your pt has atrial fibrillation. Which HR tells you exercise is contraindicated?
85 bpm
100 bpm
115 bpm
60 bpm
10
Which of these is NOT a sign of an episode of coronary ischemia?
Shortness of breath
Levine sign
Abdominal cramping
Upper back pain between the scapulas with exercise
11
The sudden drop in blood pressure when the pt moves into an upright posture is called what?
Orthostatic hypotension
Postural hypotension
Orthostatic hypertension
Orthostatic or postural hypotension
12
The most important time to take vital signs is...
In the middle of the exercise session
At the end of the exercise session
At various times throughout the exercise session
At the beginning of the exercise session
13
What does it mean when we say "compensated" congestive heart failure?
The body compensates by reducing activity
The medications help the patient compensate for extra fluid
The heart compensates for lack of O2 by increasing BP and HR
The patient compensates through lifestyle modification
14
Stable angina means the pt is...
Complaining of chest pain during exercise
Taking deeper breaths during exercise
Complaining of pain in the legs during exercise
Complaining of fatigue during exercise
15
After knee surgery, which distal pulse should you check to make sure there are no blood clots?
Pedal
Brachial
Femoral
Popliteal
16
Your pt is on beta blockers. Which vital sign is not reliable to monitor intensity of exercise?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
RPE
Respiratory rate
17
Which condition is associated with the problem of oxygen supply not meeting demand?
Diabetes
Congestive heart failure
Atrial fibrillation
Myocardial infarction
18
Which condition is associated with poor contractility of the myocardium?
Atrial fibrillation
Myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure
Diabetes
19
What does the term cyanosis mean?
Bluish gray discoloration of skin and mucous membranes
Bleeding under the skin or bruising
Yellowish skin color due to liver dysfunction
Reddened area of the skin caused by increased blood flow
20
When monitoring pulse, you should record...
Rate and depth
Rate, rhythm and quality
Rhythm and sound
Rate
