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What is the primary cause of syncope, as described in the content?
What is the primary cause of syncope, as described in the content?
- Reduced blood flow to the brain due to slow heart rate and decreased stroke volume (correct)
- Excess oxygenated blood reaching the brain, causing overload
- An increase in the body's overall blood volume
- Increased blood pressure leading to a surge in blood flow to the brain
Which of the following is NOT a common associated phenomenon of chest pain in cardiac patients?
Which of the following is NOT a common associated phenomenon of chest pain in cardiac patients?
- Dyspnea
- Changes in skin color
- Diaphoresis
- Increased breath sounds (correct)
What is the most likely cause of edema that develops only in one leg?
What is the most likely cause of edema that develops only in one leg?
- Thrombophlebitis or venous insufficiency (correct)
- Right ventricular failure
- Superior vena cava syndrome
- Ascites
What is the relationship between cardiac output (CO), heart rate (HR), and stroke volume (SV)?
What is the relationship between cardiac output (CO), heart rate (HR), and stroke volume (SV)?
What is the term used to describe an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen?
What is the term used to describe an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen?
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to help determine the cause of syncopal episodes?
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to help determine the cause of syncopal episodes?
What is the name of the condition that involves an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues, throughout the whole body?
What is the name of the condition that involves an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues, throughout the whole body?
Where does fluid typically accumulate in a bedridden patient, based on the content provided?
Where does fluid typically accumulate in a bedridden patient, based on the content provided?
What is a significant indicator that typically motivates patients to seek cardiac assessment?
What is a significant indicator that typically motivates patients to seek cardiac assessment?
Which condition is defined as a sudden loss of consciousness, potentially linked to cardiac issues?
Which condition is defined as a sudden loss of consciousness, potentially linked to cardiac issues?
What is a normal heart sound indicative of proper cardiac function?
What is a normal heart sound indicative of proper cardiac function?
Which of the following findings is associated with a normal cardiac assessment?
Which of the following findings is associated with a normal cardiac assessment?
What does JVP assessment primarily help evaluate in cardiac patients?
What does JVP assessment primarily help evaluate in cardiac patients?
What are palpitations typically described as?
What are palpitations typically described as?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of syncope?
How is syncope often characterized?
How is syncope often characterized?
Which of the following statements about palpitations is true?
Which of the following statements about palpitations is true?
Which symptom may accompany a syncopal episode?
Which symptom may accompany a syncopal episode?
Which characteristic of chest pain indicates angina?
Which characteristic of chest pain indicates angina?
What pain scale is commonly used to assess the severity of chest pain?
What pain scale is commonly used to assess the severity of chest pain?
What is a common alleviating factor for pericarditis?
What is a common alleviating factor for pericarditis?
Which type of onset is characteristic of a dissecting aortic aneurysm?
Which type of onset is characteristic of a dissecting aortic aneurysm?
Which description best fits the pain associated with acute anxiety?
Which description best fits the pain associated with acute anxiety?
What activity is associated with the onset of pain in a pulmonary embolism?
What activity is associated with the onset of pain in a pulmonary embolism?
What is a common puppet symptom of pneumothorax?
What is a common puppet symptom of pneumothorax?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with acute myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with acute myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is an example of a provoking factor for chest pain in angina?
What is an example of a provoking factor for chest pain in angina?
In chest-wall syndrome, what is a common characteristic?
In chest-wall syndrome, what is a common characteristic?
Flashcards
Chest Pain
Chest Pain
Initial complaint in most cardiac assessments; can indicate various conditions.
Palpitations
Palpitations
Awareness of heartbeat; can feel like fluttering or pounding.
Syncope
Syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness due to low blood flow to the brain.
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Edema
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Normal Heart Sounds
Normal Heart Sounds
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Causes of Palpitations
Causes of Palpitations
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Symptoms of Syncope
Symptoms of Syncope
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Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS)
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Location of Chest Pain
Location of Chest Pain
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Severity Scale
Severity Scale
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Description of Pain
Description of Pain
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Provoking Factors
Provoking Factors
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Alleviating Factors
Alleviating Factors
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Type of Onset
Type of Onset
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Occurrence and Duration
Occurrence and Duration
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Angina Symptoms
Angina Symptoms
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Acute MI Symptoms
Acute MI Symptoms
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Pneumothorax Symptoms
Pneumothorax Symptoms
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Vasovagal Attack
Vasovagal Attack
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Cardiac Output (CO)
Cardiac Output (CO)
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Right Ventricular Failure
Right Ventricular Failure
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Pitting Edema
Pitting Edema
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Dependent Edema
Dependent Edema
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Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis
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Associated Symptoms of Chest Pain
Associated Symptoms of Chest Pain
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Study Notes
Cardiac Assessment Learning Objectives
- Describe chest pain assessment
- Define palpitations, syncope, and peripheral edema
- Describe normal cardiac findings
- Identify and describe normal heart sounds
- Explain JVP assessment
- Describe arterial pulse assessment
Chest Pain
- Location: Specific area or diffuse
- Severity: Pain on a 1-10 scale; common practice
- Description: Tightness, squeezing, constriction, heaviness, pressure, burning; sharp or dull; imagery of chest pain (e.g., vise, elephant, brick)
- Provoking and Alleviating Factors: What worsens or improves the pain; are there predictable or reproducible factors
Other Conditions Causing Chest Pain
- Esophageal spasm
- Hiatus hernia
- Cholecystitis
- Peptic ulcer
- Endocarditis
- Myocarditis
- Chest trauma
Palpitations
- Awareness or sense of feeling one's own heartbeat
- Described as fluttering, skipping beats, pounding, or thumping
- Can be short-duration or sustained
- Heart rate can be regular or irregular, fast or slow
- Common, often insignificant
- Can be caused by stimulants (e.g., caffeine, alcohol, nicotine) and other medications
- Can be a symptom of an arrhythmia
Syncope
- Transient, brief loss of consciousness due to cerebral anoxia
- Often described as "fainting spell"
- Short duration
- May not always result in full unconsciousness
- Accompanying symptoms could include pallor, nausea, diaphoresis, slow/shallow respirations, slow peripheral pulses, hypotension
- Often caused by vasodilation or overactivity of the parasympathetic nervous system (slow heart rate - vagal attack)
Peripheral Edema
- Abnormal fluid accumulation in interstitial tissues
- Often a manifestation of right ventricular failure (addressed in Lesson 5)
- Fluid collects in dependent areas, influenced by gravity and mobility
- Can affect legs, feet, sacrum, abdomen, torso, and face (anasarca)
- Arm edema could be due to superior vena cava syndrome or thrombophlebitis
- Leg edema limited to one leg might indicate thrombophlebitis or venous insufficiency
Other Signs and Symptoms
- Dyspnea: with activity or rest
- Cough
- Decreased breath sounds
- Diaphoresis
- Changes in skin color (e.g., pallor, cyanosis, ashen, grey, waxy tone)
- Weakness, fatigue
- Dizziness, headache
- Anxiety, sense of impending doom
- Nausea, vomiting
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