GALEN - NUR 257 - CHRONIC - CHP 22 -
CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT (GRADED
A+)
Which lifestyle choices can be adjusted to reduce the likelihood of developing
heart disease? ✔✔ Managing blood pressure, maintaining optimal lipid and
triglyceride levels, controlling diabetes, avoiding tobacco, minimizing
pollutant exposure, following a balanced diet, exercising regularly, keeping
alcohol consumption within recommended limits, managing stress, and
seeking treatment for depression.
What health improvements are associated with a 5% reduction in blood pressure?
✔✔ Lowering blood pressure by 5% correlates with a 34% drop in stroke
incidence and a 21% decrease in ischemic heart disease risk.
What steps ensure accurate blood pressure monitoring at home? ✔✔ A healthcare
professional should evaluate the patient's technique on both arms using their
home monitor, compare measurements taken alongside a nurse, cross-check
with a calibrated manual device, and provide retraining or recommend a new
unit if discrepancies arise.
What warning signs may indicate a worsening condition in an older adult with
coronary heart disease? ✔✔ Key indicators include dizziness or
lightheadedness, balance difficulties, sudden weight or appetite loss,
concentration issues, mood or personality shifts, unexpected changes in bowel
or bladder habits, unexplained fatigue or discomfort, heightened anxiety, and
social withdrawal.
Chest Pain (Gender Differences) -ANSWER ✔✔Instead of typical s/s of CP,
women will experience
, s/s:
- SOA
- weakness
- fatigue
- indigestion
- sense of dread
Risk factors:
- life stressors / events
- sense of loss of control
- illness/death of significant others
Classification of Heart Failure -ANSWER ✔✔Class I: Asymptomatic (no
limitations on phys. activity)
Class II: Mild Heart Failure
- slight limitations of phys. activity
- comfortable at rest
- An increase in activity may cause fatigue, palpitations, dyspnea, or angina
Class III: Moderate Heart Failure
- marked limitation in phys. activity
- comfortable at rest
- ordinary walking/climbing of stairs can quickly trigger s/s of fatigue, palpitations,
dyspnea, or angina
- substantial periods of bedrest required
Class IV: Severe Heart Failure
- almost permanently confined to bed
CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT (GRADED
A+)
Which lifestyle choices can be adjusted to reduce the likelihood of developing
heart disease? ✔✔ Managing blood pressure, maintaining optimal lipid and
triglyceride levels, controlling diabetes, avoiding tobacco, minimizing
pollutant exposure, following a balanced diet, exercising regularly, keeping
alcohol consumption within recommended limits, managing stress, and
seeking treatment for depression.
What health improvements are associated with a 5% reduction in blood pressure?
✔✔ Lowering blood pressure by 5% correlates with a 34% drop in stroke
incidence and a 21% decrease in ischemic heart disease risk.
What steps ensure accurate blood pressure monitoring at home? ✔✔ A healthcare
professional should evaluate the patient's technique on both arms using their
home monitor, compare measurements taken alongside a nurse, cross-check
with a calibrated manual device, and provide retraining or recommend a new
unit if discrepancies arise.
What warning signs may indicate a worsening condition in an older adult with
coronary heart disease? ✔✔ Key indicators include dizziness or
lightheadedness, balance difficulties, sudden weight or appetite loss,
concentration issues, mood or personality shifts, unexpected changes in bowel
or bladder habits, unexplained fatigue or discomfort, heightened anxiety, and
social withdrawal.
Chest Pain (Gender Differences) -ANSWER ✔✔Instead of typical s/s of CP,
women will experience
, s/s:
- SOA
- weakness
- fatigue
- indigestion
- sense of dread
Risk factors:
- life stressors / events
- sense of loss of control
- illness/death of significant others
Classification of Heart Failure -ANSWER ✔✔Class I: Asymptomatic (no
limitations on phys. activity)
Class II: Mild Heart Failure
- slight limitations of phys. activity
- comfortable at rest
- An increase in activity may cause fatigue, palpitations, dyspnea, or angina
Class III: Moderate Heart Failure
- marked limitation in phys. activity
- comfortable at rest
- ordinary walking/climbing of stairs can quickly trigger s/s of fatigue, palpitations,
dyspnea, or angina
- substantial periods of bedrest required
Class IV: Severe Heart Failure
- almost permanently confined to bed
