Cardiovascular Disorders Nclex 2024 Final Exam Questions Worked Out Correctly

Cardiovascular Disorders Nclex 2024 Final Exam Questions Worked Out Correctly Hypertension - Correct Answer Systolic pressure greater than 140/90. Need diet, weight control, and exercise. Coronary Artery Disease - Correct Answer Due to Atherosclerosis-overgrowth of muscle cells causing narrowing of blood vessels decreasing blood flow to the heart and major organs. Arteriosclerosis - Correct Answer Thickening and hardening of the walls. Symptoms, Cause, TX of Arteriosclerosis/ Atherosclerosis - Correct Answer - Intermittent claudication,decrease circulation, skin color changes, coolness in extremities, dizziness, loss of memory.- Age, obesity, tobacco, Diabetes. -Wt. control, low cholesterol/fat diet, decrease stress. Peripheral artery disease (Intermittent Claudication) - Correct Answer condition of the blood vessels that leads to narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. The narrowing of the blood vessels leads to decreased blood flow, which can injure nerves and other tissues. Pacemaker - Correct Answer Located on left-side. Avoid electrical devices. Report to doctor if pts has hiccups, dizziness, soreness at site, do not drive for 3 months. Angina Pectoris - Correct Answer Chest pain due to lack of oxygen to heart. Diabetes have high risk. Give nitrogylcerine up to 3 times every 5 minutes. Protect pills from light in brown bottle and throw away old ones every 6 months. Myocardial Infarction - Correct Answer heart attack. disruption of blood supply to heart from emboli,thrombus, shock, hemorrhage. Cause Acidosis. MI in left ventricle. S/S:radiating pain down left arm,neck, jaw, not relieved by nitroglycerine or rest. ECG test. Elevated Creatine Kinase. Cardiac Catheterization - Correct Answer Used to detect blockages from MI. Assess for dye allergies. Best rest for 8 hrs after procedure. Pressure on site for 5 minutes after procedure. Assess distal pulse. Force fluids. Assess for Hematoma(diminished distal pulse).