MED-SURG: CARDIOVASCULAR REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MED-SURG: CARDIOVASCULAR REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


1. What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
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Answer: A normal blood pressure is generally considered less than 120/80 mmHg.
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2. What are the common symptoms of heart failure?
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Answer: Shortness of breath, fatigue, edema, weight gain, crackles in the lungs, and decreased exercise
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tolerance.




3. What is the difference between systolic and diastolic heart f
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ailure?
Answer:


• Systolic heart failure: The heart cannot pump effectively.
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• Diastolic heart failure: The heart cannot relax and fill properly.
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4. What medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?
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Answer: ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics are commonly prescribed.
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5. What is the first priority when caring for a patient with chest p
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ain?
Answer: Assess airway, breathing, circulation, vital signs, pain level, and obtain an ECG.
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6. What are the classic signs of myocardial infarction (MI)?
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Answer: Chest pain or pressure, radiating pain to the arm/jaw, shortness of breath, nausea, diaphoresis,
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, and anxiety.
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