WGU D115 OA Study Guide Unit 5 || 100% Correct Answers.
Modifiable risk factors that increase the risk of acute MI are what? correct answers Modifiable
risk factors are within a pt's control
Hypertension
Smoking
Lack of physical activity
By definition, preHTN is untreated S or DBP ranging from? correct answers SBP of 120-139 or
DBP 80-89
Normal= less than 120 and 80
Elevated= 120-129 and less than 80
Stage 1=130-139 and 80-89
Stage 2=140 above and 90 above
What is the most commonly occurring congenital cardiovascular defect? correct answers
Ventricular septal defect
"hole in the heart"
Abnormal opening in the wall between ventricles
Down syndrome is a risk for this
, What is the most commonly occurring arrhythmia? correct answers Afib
fast and then slow
irregularly irregular
Symptoms of SOB, fatigue, weakness, opnea, weight gain, and swelling in the lower extremities
may indicate? correct answers Heart failure
To reduce the risk of heart disease total cholesterol levels should be less than? correct answers
200 mg/dL
200-239 is borderline high
above 240 is high
LDL should be < 100mg/dL
Atrial septal defect is? correct answers A congential heart defect in which there is a hole between
the atria
Which of the following groups is not at an increased risk for developing endocarditits? correct
answers Person's with elevated cholesterol levels
Risk factors:
-Older age
-Artificial heart vales/damaged valves
Modifiable risk factors that increase the risk of acute MI are what? correct answers Modifiable
risk factors are within a pt's control
Hypertension
Smoking
Lack of physical activity
By definition, preHTN is untreated S or DBP ranging from? correct answers SBP of 120-139 or
DBP 80-89
Normal= less than 120 and 80
Elevated= 120-129 and less than 80
Stage 1=130-139 and 80-89
Stage 2=140 above and 90 above
What is the most commonly occurring congenital cardiovascular defect? correct answers
Ventricular septal defect
"hole in the heart"
Abnormal opening in the wall between ventricles
Down syndrome is a risk for this
, What is the most commonly occurring arrhythmia? correct answers Afib
fast and then slow
irregularly irregular
Symptoms of SOB, fatigue, weakness, opnea, weight gain, and swelling in the lower extremities
may indicate? correct answers Heart failure
To reduce the risk of heart disease total cholesterol levels should be less than? correct answers
200 mg/dL
200-239 is borderline high
above 240 is high
LDL should be < 100mg/dL
Atrial septal defect is? correct answers A congential heart defect in which there is a hole between
the atria
Which of the following groups is not at an increased risk for developing endocarditits? correct
answers Person's with elevated cholesterol levels
Risk factors:
-Older age
-Artificial heart vales/damaged valves
