NSG203 Ch. 81 Exam Study Guide
Edema - Answer The accumulation of fluids in the interstitial spaces
ascites - Answer Edema in the peritoneal cavity, generally associated with a damaged
liver
anascara: - Answer widespread, significant edema of the body due to excess fluids in
the interstitial spaces of the skin
dependent edema - Answer a type of swelling promoted by body positioning. if the client
is sitting up or walking, the feet, ankles, or legs swell
pitting edema - Answer edema that is noticeable when a finger pressed on a swollen
area leaves a finger- sized indentation, usually on the lower legs
myocarditis - Answer Inflammation of the heart's muscular walls
endocarditis - Answer inflammation of the heart's inner lining
pericarditis - Answer inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, may be caused by
infection, allergy, malignancy, trauma, or some other nonspecific problem
rationale for performing a PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) -
Answer widens the artery's opening and improves blood flow to the heart muscles
arteriosclerosis - Answer "hardening of the arteries" applies to several pathologic
conditions in which the walls of the arteries thicken, harden, and lose elasticity
atherosclerosis - Answer the most common type of arteriosclerosis, is characterized by
fatty deterioration of the arterial smooth muscle walls.
hypertension - Answer (HTN) hypertensive heart disease means high blood pressure
hypotension - Answer low blood pressure
angiocardiogram - Answer X-ray study of the heart and major vessels performed after
injection of a radiopaque dye into the vessel. Nursing considerations for procedure: Ask
client if they are allergic to shellfish or iodine before performing any test using
radiopaque dye. The client should lie flat for up to 8 hours to prevent swelling, bruising,
and bleeding at the puncture site.
arteriogram - Answer X-ray study of an artery. Nursing considerations for procedure:
Ask client if they are allergic to shellfish or iodine before performing any test using
radiopaque dye. The client should lie flat for up to 8 hours to prevent swelling, bruising,
and bleeding at the puncture site.
Identify nursing considerations before and after a cardiac catheterization - Answer
Client is NPO for at least 6 hours before procedure. Check the clients peripheral pulses
Edema - Answer The accumulation of fluids in the interstitial spaces
ascites - Answer Edema in the peritoneal cavity, generally associated with a damaged
liver
anascara: - Answer widespread, significant edema of the body due to excess fluids in
the interstitial spaces of the skin
dependent edema - Answer a type of swelling promoted by body positioning. if the client
is sitting up or walking, the feet, ankles, or legs swell
pitting edema - Answer edema that is noticeable when a finger pressed on a swollen
area leaves a finger- sized indentation, usually on the lower legs
myocarditis - Answer Inflammation of the heart's muscular walls
endocarditis - Answer inflammation of the heart's inner lining
pericarditis - Answer inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, may be caused by
infection, allergy, malignancy, trauma, or some other nonspecific problem
rationale for performing a PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) -
Answer widens the artery's opening and improves blood flow to the heart muscles
arteriosclerosis - Answer "hardening of the arteries" applies to several pathologic
conditions in which the walls of the arteries thicken, harden, and lose elasticity
atherosclerosis - Answer the most common type of arteriosclerosis, is characterized by
fatty deterioration of the arterial smooth muscle walls.
hypertension - Answer (HTN) hypertensive heart disease means high blood pressure
hypotension - Answer low blood pressure
angiocardiogram - Answer X-ray study of the heart and major vessels performed after
injection of a radiopaque dye into the vessel. Nursing considerations for procedure: Ask
client if they are allergic to shellfish or iodine before performing any test using
radiopaque dye. The client should lie flat for up to 8 hours to prevent swelling, bruising,
and bleeding at the puncture site.
arteriogram - Answer X-ray study of an artery. Nursing considerations for procedure:
Ask client if they are allergic to shellfish or iodine before performing any test using
radiopaque dye. The client should lie flat for up to 8 hours to prevent swelling, bruising,
and bleeding at the puncture site.
Identify nursing considerations before and after a cardiac catheterization - Answer
Client is NPO for at least 6 hours before procedure. Check the clients peripheral pulses
