ACSM - EP-C Exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

Signs and Symptoms suggestive of Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Renal Disease - correct answer Pain, discomfort (or other anginal equivalent) in the chest, neck, jaw, arms or other areas that may result from myocardial ischemia - correct answer Dyspnea - correct answerShortness of breath at rest or with mild exertion Syncope - correct answerDizziness or loss of consciousness Orthopnea - correct answerrefers to dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent position that is relieved promptly by by sitting upright or standing Ankle Edema - correct answerBilateral ankle edema that is most evident at night is a characteristic sign of heart failure or bilateral chronic venous insufficiency. Unilateral edema of a limb often results from venous thrombosis or lymphatic blockage in the limb. Generalized edema occurs in persons with the nephrotic syndrome, severe heart failure, or hepatic cirrhosis. Palpitations or Tachycardia - correct answerDefined as an unpleasant awareness of the forceful or rapid beating of the heart may be induced by various disorders or cardiac rhythm. These include: tachycardia, bradycardia of sudden onset, ectopic beats, compensatory pauses, and accentuated stroke volume resulting from valvular regurgitation. Palpitations also often result from any anxiety states and high cardiac output states, such as anemia, fever, etc. Intermittent Claudication - correct answerPain that occurs in the lower extremities with an inadequate blood supply (usually as a result of atherosclerosis) that is brought on by exercise