Modifiable risk factors that increase the risk of acute MI are what? - ANSWER Modifia-
ble risk factors are within a pt's control
Hypertension
Smoking
Lack of physical activity
By definition, preHTN is untreated S or DBP ranging from? - ANSWER 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? - AN-
SWER Ventricular septal defect
"hole in the heart"
Abnormal opening in the wall between ventricles
1
, Down syndrome is a risk for this
What is the most commonly occurring arrhythmia? - ANSWER Afib
fast and then slow
irregularly irregular
Symptoms of SOB, fatigue, weakness, opnea, weight gain, and swelling in the lower extremi-
ties may indicate? - ANSWER Heart failure
To reduce the risk of heart disease total cholesterol levels should be less than? - AN-
SWER 200 mg/dL
200-239 is borderline high
above 240 is high
LDL should be < 100mg/dL
Atrial septal defect is? - ANSWER A congential heart defect in which there is a hole be-
tween the atria
Which of the following groups is not at an increased risk for developing endocarditits? - AN-
SWER Person's with elevated cholesterol levels
Risk factors:
-Older age
2
ble risk factors are within a pt's control
Hypertension
Smoking
Lack of physical activity
By definition, preHTN is untreated S or DBP ranging from? - ANSWER 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? - AN-
SWER Ventricular septal defect
"hole in the heart"
Abnormal opening in the wall between ventricles
1
, Down syndrome is a risk for this
What is the most commonly occurring arrhythmia? - ANSWER Afib
fast and then slow
irregularly irregular
Symptoms of SOB, fatigue, weakness, opnea, weight gain, and swelling in the lower extremi-
ties may indicate? - ANSWER Heart failure
To reduce the risk of heart disease total cholesterol levels should be less than? - AN-
SWER 200 mg/dL
200-239 is borderline high
above 240 is high
LDL should be < 100mg/dL
Atrial septal defect is? - ANSWER A congential heart defect in which there is a hole be-
tween the atria
Which of the following groups is not at an increased risk for developing endocarditits? - AN-
SWER Person's with elevated cholesterol levels
Risk factors:
-Older age
2
